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4 fall 2016 leisure guide 360-778-7000 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: September 15—"Five Villages and A Bay Full of Bears: An Itinerant Mask Maker in Bush Alaska, Images and Stories" by Denise Lassaw October 6—"One Family of Four's Round the World Trip of a Lifetime" by the Dailey Family October 20—"Travels Thru Bhutan and India" by Pat O'Connor November 3—"Exploring Mongolia from Siberia to China, & trekking the Western Mountains." by Jake Strauss November 17—"Leaving a Piece of Your Soul Where You Go" by Katelyn Jennings 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 17 COST: Free TIMES & Details on Parks Volunteer Program webpage LOCATIONS: https://www.cob.org/volunteer CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY & MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY AT SQUALICUM CREEK PARK! Kick off the tree planting season by celebrating this day service with Bellingham Parks, Public Works Natural Resources Division, and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA). We'll be removing invasive plants and planting natives to improve the urban forest surrounding the park. We'll supply the tools, gloves, plants and directions. Wear closed toed shoes and long pants and come dressed for the weather! Meet at the picnic shelter. Parking in the lot. DATE: Saturday, October 22 TIMES: 9am–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 22 TIME: 4:30–6:30pm LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center COST: $5 to swim and take a pumpkin home COORDINATOR: Justin Shields BOO! AT BLOEDEL CARNIVAL For children Preschool through 2nd grade, this candy-free carnival is back! Try your luck at over a dozen game booths like skeleton scramble, freaky fishpond, pumpkin bowling, tombstone roll, and more! There is a prizes galore and everybody is always a winner! Children and parents are encouraged to wear their costumes and you can get your face painted to complete your Hallo Bay, AK, courtesy of Denise Lassow

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