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 | Whatcom Housing Week - October 17 - October 21, multiple days or times As a member of the Whatcom Housing Alliance, Sustainable Connections is proud to be a part of Whatcom Housing Week - a series of events that build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions to create safe, equitable and affordable homes for everyone. |
 | Virtual Climate Action Book Club: "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal" - at Sustainable Connection, Bellingham WA October 20, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Sustainable Connections is making Climate Action Book Club a regular thing, so mark your calendars for the third Thursday in February, June, and October! This October, we will be hosting an in-person and virtual discussion of "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal" by Naomi Klein. |
 | Farmer Chef Mixer - at Sustainable Connection, Bellingham WA November 01, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Enjoy refreshments, mingle with your fellow farmers, fishers, producers, and chefs, and build new business connections! |
 | Energy Club - November 17, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Meet like-minded folks and energy efficiency experts to learn about local resources to help you save energy at work and so much more! |
BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY
A New Economic Model
“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections
A Local Living Economy
Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.
Local Champions
The Vault: The Wine Bar Taking Local Food to New Heights
Blaine, Washington is a beautiful town nestled against the Canadian border and the Salish Sea. While it’s known for its proximity to our friendly neighbors to the north and its marina, it’s quickly making a name for itself on the casual fine dining scene,...
Whatcom Community Foundation Has A Vision – and a Plan to Make It Happen
The Whatcom Community Foundation’s (WCF) vision is that everyone who lives here thrives. And with every project they take on, resources they share, and relationships they build, that vision is one step closer to becoming a reality. Nowhere is that more...
Lydia’s Flock: Shepherding for Sustainability and Community
What began as two sheep in Lydia and Jared Strand’s backyard in Seattle has become Lydia’s Flock, a local farm with a flock of 120+ sheep and a deep desire to build a more sustainable and transparent food system. Lydia and Jared’s journey as...
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