TRAVELOGUE SERIES
Come and enjoy an armchair journey to a
variety of spectacular and interesting places.
Local travelers will share their images and their
stories as part of this new Travelogue Series. No
need to register - just bring your curiosity. We'll
supply coffee, tea and goodies.
Co-sponsored by Whatcom Museum.
FALL SCHEDULE:
Sept 18—"VIVA CUBA!" by Heather Haugland
Oct 2—"Singing and Exploring from Slovakia to
Amsterdam" by Amy Wimmer
Oct16—"The Galapagos!" by Marie Eaton
Nov 6—"Slot Canyons and Other Hikes in
Southwest Utah" by George and Maryan
Gleason
Nov 20—"Colombia, Much More than Coffee"
by Susan Spiegel
DAY/TIME: Thursdays, 7–9 p.m.
LOCATION: Whatcom Museum Rotunda
Room
COST: Free, $3 donation suggested
COORDINATOR: Amanda Grove
MIDDLE SCHOOL
OPEN SWIM
Bellingham Parks and Recreation is hosting
an open swim for teens. Slide, swim, soak,
splash around, dive, play water polo, hang out
with friends. We provide a safe and supervised
setting for middle school youth to spend their
Friday night.
DAYS/DATES: Fridays, Sept 19, 26,
Oct 3, 17, 24, Nov 7, 14, 21,
Dec 5, 12, 19
TIME: 9–10:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
COST: FREE
AGES: Open to middle school age
youth
CELEBRATE BELLINGHAM'S
ARBOR DAY AT
ELIZABETH PARK!
Highlights include:
10:30—Tree Identification Tours
12:00—Mayor Linville Arbor Day Proclamation
12:30—Youth Tree Climb*
• "Ask the Arborist"
• Activities for kids
*Kids will get to climb a selected tree in the park
under the guidance of the city Arborist and other
professional climbers. If you have a bicycle helmet that
fits bring it along. We will provide a helmet, harness
and rope. Parent must be present to sign a liability
release form.
DATE: Saturday, October 4
TIMES: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
COST: FREE!
LOCATION: Elizabeth Park
PUMPKIN PATCH
IN THE POOL
Pick your pumpkin from our patch in the pool.
Friends have donated a patch of
pumpkins for us to throw in the
pool and they float! Swim
around and pick the pumpkin
that suits your fancy. Also
take time out to enjoy treats,
games and water safety
activities.
AGES: All ages
DAY/DATE: Saturday,
October 25
TIME: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
COST: Regular admission + $5 to swim and
take a pumpkin home
COORDINATOR: Justin Shields
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bellingham parks & recreation • 3424 meridian st • bellingham, wa 98225 • cob/org/recreation
• 360.778.7000 • bellingham parks & recreation • 3424 meridian st • bellingham, wa 98225
• cob/org/recreation • 360.778.7000 • bellingham parks & recreation • 3424 meridian st
