Events
Sustainable Connections Events & Promotions
Whether it’s our popular annual events, monthly meet ups, networking series, or educational workshops, we like to make it a better party. View our current events or scroll down to see additional community events.
Posting to our Community Calendar is free for all nonprofits and Sustainable Connections business members. If you’re not a current member you can learn more or join here!
Nov 2025
Think Local First Holidays
November 21 - December 31, 12:00 am
Support the community you love this holiday season! Earn prizes for shopping locally, send local gift cards, and read our blog highlight of 5 local...
Dec 2025
Holiday Member Mingle
December 11, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Business members, join us for food, drinks and merriment! Connect with other members, enter to win a local prize basket from member shop Hela Provisions,...
Jan 2026
Green Building Nerds
at Ecotech Solar, Bellingham WA
January 14, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This free event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts, learn about the latest trends in green building, and share your passion for a more sustainable future. This quarter's event will be hosted by Ecotech Solar, and will include snacks and beverages!
Feb 2026
Eat Local First Trade Meeting
at Holiday Inn and Suites, Bellingham WA
February 10, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Eat Local First Trade Meeting is NW Washington’s premier FOOD & FARM BUSINESS CONFERENCE. We bring together 180+ farmers, fishers, chefs, grocery buyers, food artisans, processors, and distributors for one day filled with valuable networking and connection opportunities, a vibrant expo, inspiring business panels, one-on-one producer/buyer consultations, and the ever-delicious locally sourced lunch.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Nov 2025
Think Local First Holidays – November 21 - December 31 at 12:00 amDec 2025
Washington Employee Ownership Stories: A1DesignBuild, a Worker Cooperative – December 05 at 5:00 pm - 7:30 pmJami Templeton Quintet- The Magic of Winter – December 05 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NSEA Deer Creek Tree Planting – December 06 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Winterfest Bonfire at Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery – December 06 at 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance – December 06 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Music Monday - Community Ukulele Players – December 08 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Jazz Center of Bellingham - Peter Bernstein Quartet – December 10 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Holiday Member Mingle – December 11 at 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sugar and Honey Holiday Extravaganza – December 11 - December 13 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Community Work Party at Connelly Creek Nature Area w/COB & NSEA – December 13 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
SUPPER SERIES: CIOPPINO DINNER – December 13 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Documenting Grace Film Series - Signs of Strength – December 14 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mount Baker Community Coalition Meting – December 15 at 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
“Darkness and Light” - Connection Jazz Series Candlelight Jazz – December 15 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Atlantics Holiday Concert – December 16 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jazz Center of Bellingham - Eugenie Jones Quintet – December 17 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Music Together Fairhaven - Winter Sing-Along – December 21 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cindy Minkler in Concert – December 23 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jan 2026
Power of Hope: The Science of Personal & Collective Thriving – January 14 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmGreen Building Nerds – January 14 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Feb 2026
Eat Local First Trade Meeting – February 10 at 9:00 am - 6:00 pmPower of Connection: Mitigate the Impacts of Childhood Trauma, Increase Resilience & Hope – February 23 - February 24 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are a local member business or non-profit and would like to share an event, please submit your event here.
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