Stories about Local Champions

The Local Champions Blog highlights some of the amazing work our community accomplishes and motivates us all to work better together. We are lucky to work with so many champions who are a model for positive behavior change and influence us to go the extra mile. Our local champions are building connections within the community every day. Filter our stories by categories listed below or browse them all. We hope you’re inspired by the local champions in our community, too! 

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Make Your Shot Count!

Make Your Shot Count!

By Mark Peterson It’s no secret that I get a lot of joy out of the game of soccer. There are so many facets to the “beautiful game” that keep me enthralled as a referee, a soccer parent, and fan. I love the fluidity of the game that flows with relatively few stops in...

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Black Sheep I love you because. . .I love you because your food and drink passion plays out from the second I am greeted at the door of your hip and cozy location til its time to part ways. The service and selection of yumminess is one of few treasures here in...

Lost Giants Cider Co.

Lost Giants Cider Co.

For the love of all things Bellingham… you need to get to know Lost Giants Cider Co. Pull up a chair and get to know friends and co-owners Chris Noskoff, Brad Wilske, and Abe Ebert.

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Simmering Tava I love you because. . .your goat curry and veggie fritters are the best! From Nick

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Community to Community I love you because. . .you are and are supporting the frontlines of farmers whose contributions make the backbone of our food system. Solidarity, From Kainui

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Social Fabric I love you because. . .I love you because you hosted the best bridal shower ever: making fascinators for the wedding! You always have fabulous art, creative and quirky clothes and lovely staff! From Pandora