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
Coffee Crawl
August 01 - August 31, multiple days or times
Experience the vibrant coffee culture that Whatcom County has to offer! The Coffee Crawl is a digital passport program designed to percolate the senses and support locally owned businesses...
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
Silver Residence
at The Soundview Home, Bellingham WA
August 24, 11:00 am - 3:00 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
Hopnotic - Fryday Fish Fry – July 26 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Smmer Book Exchange w/ Whatcom Literacy Council – July 27 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Yogoman Burning Band Vinyl Release Party – July 27 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NSEA Guided River Walk - South Fork Nooksack River – July 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
Coffee Crawl – August 01 - August 31 at multiple days or timesRobert Sarazin Blake & The Happy Hour Band - Thursday Happy Hour BBQ – August 01 at 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Sea Monks, Sunflecks - Garden Twilight Series – August 01 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Eclectrick & Super Secret Band - Fryday Fish Fry – August 02 at 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bellingham Repertory Dance Season Kick-Off Party & Fundraiser Launch – August 02 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Up Up Up Circus – August 02 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday Trivia at Boundary Bay Brewery – August 04 at 5:30 pm - 9:30 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
NSEA Salmon Storytime - Deming Library – August 07 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
After Sounds - OG Neeks, Ca$h McClane & S.Tone, Neffy3600 & YOGIRLCALLMESENPAI – August 07 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
NSEA Salmon Storytime - Douglas Fir Campground – August 10 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Fairhaven Art Walk ft. Matt Vann – August 10 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 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
Bottle of Smoke, The Moving Hats - Garden Twilight Series – August 15 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Salish Sea Butoh Festival – August 16 - August 17 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NSEA Guided River Walk - South Fork Nooksack River – August 18 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
NSEA Salmon Storytime - North Fork Library – August 20 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Courtyard Yoga – August 20 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Robert Sarazin Blake & The High, Wide & Handsome Band - Garden Twilight Series – August 22 at 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Petunia &The Vipers, Buddy Mac - Garden Twilight Series – August 22 at 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Outdoor Yoga at Kara's Beauty Barn – August 24 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Silver Residence – August 24 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Good Neighbor Night with Shifting Gears – August 26 at 5:00 pm - 10:00 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
Stonestock – August 31 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 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
Understanding Conflict - Fall Training – September 11 - September 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 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
If you are a local business or organization and would like to share an event, please submit your event here.
Thank you to our Sustaining Members
OUR WORK WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU!
