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December 1-7: Sustainable Connections Buy Local Week This year's 6th Annual Buy Local Week will feature even more fun and excitement than last year with the launch of our 1st ever Bid Local First! On-line auction featuring unique, one-of-a-kind local experiences."We hope that everyone making purchases from December 1st through 7th will think first about choosing 'locally made, locally grown, or locally owned.'" Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. SC in partnership from the Downtown Renaissance Network and the Fairhaven Association. Lead sponsors include Village Books/Paper Dreams, Cascadia Weekly, Haggen, Birch Equipment, and Whatcom Educational Credit Union. For detailed informaton check http://sconnect.org/thinklocal/blw2008/buylocalweekspecials08. Time: Various Location: Various Cost: Contact: Michelle Grandy at mgrandy@sconnect.org December 1-14: Sustainable Connections Bid Local First Our first ever online auction! Up for bidding will be extremely unique, local packages, that can be found nowhere else! We will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else! The more interesting items we have, the more funds we can raise. Donate an item or be ready to bid on one! View items at http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Browse.action?auctionId=73711184 Time: Location: Online Cost: Contact: Laura@sconnect.org or www.sconnect.cmarket.c December 3: Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, with speaker Riki Ott Betrayed by oilmen’s promises in the 1970s, the people of Prince William Sound, Alaska, awaken on March 14, 1989, to the nation’s largest oil spill. Not One Drop is an extraordinary tale of ordinary lives and an exceptional ecosystem ripped apart by disaster, and of environmental recovery and community healing through forging trust-based relationships on the path from despair to hope. This story offers critical lessons for a society traumatized by political divides and facing the looming catastrophe of global climate change. A commercial salmon "fisherma'am," Dr. Riki Ott (PhD in marine biology) experienced firsthand the devastating effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill—and chose to do something about it. Ott retired from fishing and founded three nonprofit organizations to deal with lingering harm. Her previous book on the spill is Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$. She lives in Cordova, Alaska. This event is co-sponsored by The Women's Maritime Association and North Sound Baykeeper, a project of RE Sources. Time: 12:00 -1:30 pm Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street Cost: Free Contact: (360) 671-2626 December 3: RIKI OTT, NOT ONE DROP: BETRAYAL AND COURAGE IN THE WAKE OF THE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL Betrayed by oilmens promises in the 1970s, the people of Prince William Sound, Alaska, awaken on March 14, 1989, to the nations largest oil spill. Not One Drop is an extraordinary tale of ordinary lives and an exceptional ecosystem... The Fairhaven World Issues Forum, co-sponsored with the Environmental Center, is bringing Riki Ott, marine biologist and author of the book, Not One Drop. Ott will be sharing her first hand account of being directly effected by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, as a commercial "fisherma'm", and how her community set out to protect Prince William Sound from future oil spills. Time: 7:00 pm Location: Fairhaven Auditorium Cost: Free Contact: Laura@sconnect.org or www.sconnect.cmarket.c December 3: Green Drinks Bellingham! Join RE Sources for another session of Green Drinks Bellingham every first Wednesday of the month from 5-7 pm to connect with other green thinkers, movers and shakers. Tell all your friends and co-workers to come, too! Green Drinks is an organic networking session that started in London, England and has since caught fire around the world. Like-minded individuals in places from Hong Kong to India, Sweden to South Africa meet every month to catch-up, network and talk about the latest green issues. According to greendrinks.org, “These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity.” The best part about Green Drinks is that there is no structure, just good people meeting at a regular place and time. Visit www.greendrinks.org to see the rave reviews from Green Drinkers across the planet! Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Cost: Contact: www.re-sources.org or contact Megan Artz at (360) 733-8307 December 4: Center for Local Self Reliance Open House The 8th annual Recycled Art & Fashion Show is in the planning phase. Time: TBD Location: TBD Cost: Contact: December 4: Friends of the Library December Used Book Sale TAll items are double the marked price. All proceeds benefit the Bellingham Public Library. Thousands of books, videos, music CDs and more! Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Bellingham Public Library, Bellingham Cost: Free Contact: December 6 - January 31, 2009: Native Art Market Shop for locally made items made by Native Artists. Items may include: cedar baskets, cedar hats, coastal carvings, jewelry, paintings, ornaments, bead work and more. Directions: I-5, exit 260, left on Slater Rd, left on Haxton Way, left on Kwina Time: 9:00a to 3:00p Location: Northwest Indian College, Bellingham Cost: Contact: December 6 - January 31, 2009: Trepassing In this extraordinary dual-venue exhibition, the Whatcom Museum and Allied Arts Gallery together will host a bold and provocative selection of contemporary works by seven Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian artists. This exhibition presents provocative works that address preconceptions of Native American art and pushes to the forefront refreshing and too-often unseen perspectives on a variety of timely political and social issues. Trespassing includes installation and video works, prints, photographs, and paintings by local artists John Feodorov (Dine/Navajo), Tanis Maria S'eiltin (Tlingit), Ramon Murillo (Shoshone Bannock), and Roxanne Chinook (Warm Springs); with Larry McNeil (Tlingit), Jean La Marr (Paiute/Pit River), and Ka'ili Chun (Hawaiian) and is guest curated by Rebecca Hutchins. Challenging the motivations of war, recognizing the continued world-wide struggle for political and cultural sovereignty, and exploring the power of religious iconography and spiritual identity are just some of the topics tackled in this exhibition with irony, humor, and spot-on commentary. Time: Various Location: Whatcom Museum, Bellingham Cost: Free Contact: (360) 778-8930 December 6: Making a Fresh Green Holiday Centerpiece Discover how fun and easy it is to make your own holiday centerpieces or arrangements with fresh outdoor greens, stems, picks and ribbons. This demonstation with show you how to make up your own for your own home or office and/or for gift giving. Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Bakerview Nursery & Garden Center, Bellingham Cost: Free Contact: December 6: NSEA Work Party Join NSEA and the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program to plant native shrubs at Red Tail Reach along the new Racine Trail, which runs along Whatcom Creek north from Fraser St. to the south end of Racine St. just below Whatcom Falls Park. Parking is available in the softball field parking lot at the corner of Fraser St. and Puget St. Look for signs and check in at the NSEA tent. All work parties are on Saturdays from 9AM until 12PM. Tools and gloves are provided. Refreshments are provided by The Bagelry, Starbucks Coffee, the Community Food Co-op, Rocket Donuts, Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, and Tony's Coffee. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring your enthusiasm, your friend and family, and anyone else that can hold a shovel! Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Whatcom Creek (Fraser St. and Puget St) Cost: Free Contact: 715-0283 or email volunteers@n-sea.org or http://www.n-sea.org December 6: 'Tis The Season To Be Crafty' In celebration of Buy Nothing Day, and to break the habit of over consumption the AS environmental center is hosting a holiday crafting event! In VU 565 there will be an opportunity for people to come together and create holiday gifts out of recycled material. co-sponsored with the ReStore, The Outback Farm, Building Sustainable Futures, The Herbal Crafters Club and the Recycling Center, This event will give an opportunity to the Bellingham community to create useful, recycled gifts such as worm bins, herbal tea, recycled journals, decorated light switch covers and much more. Bellewood Acres will also be serving their signature cider to promote local businesses! Time: 7:00 PM Location: VU 565 Cost: Free Contact: Chelsea Davis or Kayla Henson AS.earth@wwu. December 6: 'Alternative Gifting Fair' "Think outside the Gift Box" with the 1st Annual Alternative Gifting fair The Alternative Gifting Fair on Saturday December 6th from Noon – 6 PM is a community event that offers holiday shoppers an alternative to consumerism. Make mindful donations to non-profit agencies working to make the world a better place. Acquire Gift Certificates or Donations in the name of a loved one from local non-profits, Performing Arts Groups, and Sports Teams. Hosted by Shenandoah Myrick, Brian Myrick & Dean Fearing. Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Sterling Real Estate Group 2620 Harbor Loop Suite 17 Cost: Free Contact: Dean at 383-7274 deanfearing@kclt.org or Shenandoah Myrick 360-303-9083 info@shenandoah4homes.com December 7: Gathering Artists Gift Show Local artisans and crafters gather annually to sell their wares for the holidays. Lots of gift ideas: handbags, cards, tons of jewelry, handmade lotions and soaps, scarves, ornaments, handmade boxes, various art. Free coffee, tea and cookies. Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion, Bellingham Cost: Contact: December 10: Skagit Land Trust, Natural Skagit - Slide Show Please join us as we celebrate the publication of Skagit Land Trust's beautiful new book, Natural Skagit: A Journey From Mountains to Sea. The book includes more than 200 photographic images of stunning landscapes, people and wildlife of Skagit County. Contributing writers include internationally renowned author Tom Robbins and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dietrich as well as other highly respected naturalists, editors and conservationists. Time: 7:00 PM Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street Cost: Free Contact: December 11: BUF Spirit to Earth Connections Event - "Renewal" Join BUF and its Green Sanctuary, Social Justice and Lifelong Learning Teams for this phenomenal documentary. Across the nation, people of faith are standing up for the environment. The film, divided into eight segments includes: • A Crime Against Creation: Evangelicals bear witness to mountaintop removal and the destruction of Appalachia • Going Green: GreenFaith helps congregations take the first steps to environmental action • Food for Faith: Muslim tradition and charity forge bonds between urban communities and sustainable farms • Ancient Roots: The Teva Learning Center and Adamah bring environmental education together with Jewish tradition • Compassion in Action: Green Sangha, a Buddhist community, leads a campaign to save trees • Eco-Justice: The Holy Spirit inspires a battle against industrial contamination in small town Mississippi • Sacred Celebration: Catholics and Native Americans embrace religious ritual in their struggle to protect land and water • Interfaith Power and Light: Across America people of all faiths mount a religious response to global warming Time: 7:00 PM Location: Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1708 I St., Sanctuary Cost: Free Contact: December 12: Learn about chum salmon and the Terrell Creek Watershed NSEA Board Member and retired Professor of Zoology at the University of Alberta David Beatty will present information on chum salmon and other anadromous salmonids found in the Terrell Creek watershed. NSEA and the Chums of Terrell Creek have been involved with restoration projects in this area for more than five years, including hatching more than 200,000 chum salmon fry at a Remote Site Incubator just below the Lake Terrell Dam. While we all keep our fingers crossed in hopes to see some of those adults returning to spawn this year, Mr. Beatty will tell us about the lifecycle, lifestyle, and habits of chum salmon and the overall status of the chum fishery in this region. Light refreshments will be provided, so be sure to bring the whole family to this fun and informative event! Time: 7:00 PM Location: Birch Bay Bible Community Church at 7039 Jackson Rd. in Birch Bay Cost: $38.50 Contact: 715-0283 or http://www.n-sea.org December 13: Eagles of the Nooksack Winter floods wash spawned salmon carcasses to the river bars of the Nooksack River. Bald Eagles congregate to feast. Come explore the intertwined lives of eagles, salmon and humans with naturalist David Bean. Time: 10:00 AM Location: Deming Homestead Eagle Park, Deming WA Cost: Contact: December 14: Sustainable Connections Holiday Benefit Concert Grammy-nominated pianist David Lanz in his first annual Bellingham Holiday Concert to benefit Sustainable Connections! Enjoy contemporary musical legend David Lanz and his distinctive "heavy mellow" take on holiday music, highlights from his latest solo piano recording, Painting The Sun, and, of course, the Lanz classics! A musical experience designed to "sooth the savage shopper within." A short Victor Borge tribute, and David's comic take on the winter holidays add up to make this a great seasonal event for the entire family! Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Mt. Baker Theater Cost: Contact: 715-0283 or http://www.n-sea.org December 21: Fair Trade Caroling Come join the fun caroling around Fairhaven and neighborhoods, spreading the word about fair trade products and encouraging people to make a fair-trade resolution. End at the Colophon Cafe for fair-trade hot cocoa, donated by Fair Trade Haven. Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Meet at Village Books Cost: Contact: Sara Southerland 671-5525, sara.southerland@yahoo.com |
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