Whatcom County Health Dept. Wildfire Smoke Information

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3308/Wildfire-Smoke Smoke from fires can be dangerous for everyone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take both before and during smoky days to protect your health. Know where to get information about the latest air quality conditions. Follow Northwest Clean Air Agency and the Washington State Smoke Blog for up-to-date information.

Ep. 25 Jenn Rick-Library Foundation

Whatcom County Library Foundation logo

Whatcom County Library Foundation Development Director Jenn Rick tells us all about the Foundation and the wonderful things they do to support the library and the community. “A library is vibrant,And vital,And chatty,And interesting,And colorful.”– Jenn Rick “You can’t turn back the clock,but you can wind it up again”– Bonnie Prudden 

Economic Relief for Homeless Service Workers

https://www.homelessworkerstipend.com/ (855) 582-3973 The Homeless Service Worker Stipend Program offers economic relief for homeless service workers up to $4,000. Who is eligible for the homeless service workers stipend?If you are a homeless service worker with an immediate economic need and you are working for an organization that contracts with a Washington state city or county … Read more

FLARE classes with the Opportunity Council

https://www.oppco.org/flare-registration/ FLARE is a FREE series of seven consecutive classes designed to increase adults’ knowledge on money habits, saving strategies, budget skills, credit, and landlord/tenant law. Tuesdays, October 11-November 22, 2022 from 5:30-7:45. In-person at Opportunity Council, 625 Cornwall Ave. Dinner will be served. We are unable to provide childcare. Contact Yarrow Greer at (360) … Read more

Book Buzz: Think Black

Book cover for "Think Black: A Memoir" by Clyde W. Ford

Think Black: A Memoir by Clyde W. Ford Few people have lives as varied and interesting as Bellingham’s own Clyde Ford. In his professional life, he’s been a chiropractor, a psychotherapist and a business owner. He’s studied mind-body healing, African mythology, the environment and history, and he’s channeled these interests into a career as a … Read more