Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide
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360-778-7000 cob/org/recreation 7 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. Light refreshments served. Co- sponsored by Whatcom Museum. FALL SCHEDULE: Sept 17—"Voyage to the South Pacific" by Richard Abbott Oct 1—"North Korea: Beyond the Bamboo Curtain" by Jim Hendrickson Oct 15—"Europe Through Artist's Eyes" by Wade Marlow Nov 5—"Traveling to the Top of the World: Understanding Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community" by Jeannie Dodd Nov 19—"Encountering the New China: Overland from Laos to Beijing" by Marie Laure Valandro DAY/TIME: Thursdays, 7–9pm LOCATION: Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room COST: Free, $3 donation suggested COORDINATOR: Amanda Grove JUMP START YOUR SATURDAYS This fall Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program is sponsoring volunteer work parties throughout the city to help remove noxious weeds and plant native trees and shrubs. We provide the tools, plants, gloves and direction. Wear closed toed shoes and long pants and come dressed for the weather! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Check our web page on the City of Bellingham website by typing Parks Volunteer Program in the search engine. Any question? Call us at 360-778-7105. DAYS/DATES: Saturdays starting September 19 COST: Free TIMES & Details on Parks Volunteer Program webpage LOCATIONS: https://www.cob.org/government/public/volunteer/ parks/index.aspx 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 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11 TIME: 9–10:30pm LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center COST: FREE AGES: Open to middle school age youth CELEBRATE BELLINGHAM'S ARBOR DAY AT SQUALICUM CREEK PARK! Mayor Linville will kick off the day by planting a tree and reading an Arbor Day proclamation. Then join a volunteer work part on site. Help Matt accomplish his goals for an Eagle Scout Project by removing invasive plants and planting shrubs and trees on the Squalicum Creek Park hillside. The Parks Volunteer Program will supply the tools, gloves, plants and directions. Wear closed toed shoes and long pants and come dressed for the weather! DATE: Saturday, October 17 TIMES: 9:30am–noon COST: FREE! LOCATION: Squalicum Creek 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 24 TIME: 4:30–6:30pm LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center COST: Regular admission + $5 to swim and take a pumpkin home COORDINATOR: Justin Shields THRILLINGHAM! "Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand..." Performance starts promptly at 9pm at Maritime Heritage Park. For more info call 778-7000. DATE: Saturday, October 31 TIME: Show starts promptly at 9pm LOCATION: Maritime Heritage Park RESOLUTION WALK - RUN Start the new year off right with a brisk jog or walk around beautiful Lake Padden. It's free and it starts at 11 a.m. sharp. We won't be formally timing the event, but we'll have a clock up for those curious to check their time or race their buddies. AGES: All ages DAY/DATE: Friday, January 1 TIME: 11am sharp LOCATION: Padden bath house COORDINATOR: Lance Romo COST: FREE