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. 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!
Aug 2024
Lynden Powerhaus Tour
at Lynden Powerhaus, Lynden WA
August 06, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tour this multi-family home with aging-in-place features. It will receive the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, ENERGY STAR, and EPA Indoor airPLUS certifications, and is anticipated to receive Built Green 5-star certification while being capable of running completely off the grid for weeks.
The Soundview Home
at The Soundview Home, Bellingham WA
August 19, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tour this home demonstrates flawless integration of high-performance building technologies, innovative green building techniques, and modern design. Throughout the design process, the team was committed to enduring design, high-quality finishes and elevating the natural beauty of the surroundings
Sep 2024
September Eat Local Month
September 01 - September 30, multiple days or times
Join us for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All month long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region.
Whatcom County Farm Tour
September 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This self-guided event is FREE for all ages! Each of the locations will offer a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow and raise our food and learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to our plate.
Viewcrest
September 26, multiple days or times
Tour this 3,300 sq ft home intentionally designed to reduce building material, operate with efficient mechanical systems, and meet the highest standards of building performance.
Day on the Bay
September 28, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us, Saturday, September 28th from 10am-4pm for a Day on the Bay to learn about Bellingham’s rich maritime culture, fishing industry, and business community on Bellingham Bay.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jun 2024
Regenerative Earth Apprenticeship Program 24 – June 15 - September 15 at 2:30 pmJul 2024
Big Band Mondays @ Boundary Bay Brewery – July 01 - July 29 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSunday Trivia at Boundary Bay Brewery – July 07 - July 28 at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
DIY Hand-Pressed Clay Tile Art for Beginners - 2 Week Workshop – July 15 - July 29 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
After Sounds - DJ Kitchen Sink, Estimate, Nodalus – July 17 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Robert Sarazin Blake & The Happy Hour Band - Thursday Happy Hour BBQ – July 18 at 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hot Damn Scandal & Mick Flannery - Garden Twilight Series – July 18 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sleepy Alligators - Fryday Fish Fry – July 19 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tiny Home Showcase by West Coast Homes – July 20 at 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hunger vs Hunger Finish Line Celebration – July 20 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Courtyard Yoga – July 23 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
After Sounds - Yogoman, Chrvns, Slap Serif – July 24 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dream Goats - Happy Hour BBQ – July 25 at 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fog Holler & Ladies Loe - Garden Twilight Series – July 25 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Hopnotic - Fryday Fish Fry – July 26 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Yogoman Burning Band Vinyl Release Party – July 27 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Good Neighbor Night with Growing Veterans – July 29 at 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Crystals and Chakra: A Sound Healing Experience – July 30 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Farm to Table Dinner – July 31 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After Sounds - Mike Nardone, AJ Suede, BlkSknn – July 31 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Aug 2024
Bellingham Repertory Dance Season Kick-Off Party & Fundraiser Launch – August 02 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmUp Up Up Circus – August 02 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lynden Powerhaus Tour – August 06 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Menopause Movement Workshop – August 06 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
After Sounds - OG Neeks, Ca$h McClane & S.Tone, Neffy3600 & YOGIRLCALLMESENPAI – August 07 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Birchwood International Market – August 11 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chunky Chic DIY Blanket Workshop – August 13 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Viva Farms Skagit County Public Tour – August 15 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Autie M's Bouquet Bar & Story Time at Kara's Beauty Barn – August 19 at 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Story Time @ Kara's Beauty Barn – August 19 at 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Soundview Home – August 19 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Courtyard Yoga – August 20 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Acupuncture Sound Bath – August 27 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Farm to Table Dinner – August 28 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sep 2024
September Eat Local Month – September 01 - September 30 at multiple days or timesNSEA South Fork Nooksack River Cleanup – September 08 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Viva Farms Skagit County Public Tour – September 14 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Whatcom County Farm Tour – September 14 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Farm to Table Dinner – September 18 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Viewcrest – September 26 at multiple days or times
Day on the Bay – September 28 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Oct 2024
Peace Builder Awards 2024 – October 25 at 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmIf you are a local business or organization and would like to share an event, please submit your event here.
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