Miles Vander Vennet (he/him) is a city life reporter for The Front. He is a junior transfer student and is going into the public relations major. In his free time he likes playing video games, going on hikes with his dog and playing basketball and lacrosse. You can contact him at milesvandervennet.thefront@gmail.com.
Trivia, bingo, board games and other game nights have become increasingly popular in Bellingham as people are looking for weeknight activities. Restaurants have begun to offer them as a way to bring in customers during the week.
Bellingham is home to a lot of popular sunset spots. Where do people like to go to view the sunset, and how is Bellingham maintaining these spots?
Fairhaven Festival, Bellingham’s biggest street fair, took place on Sunday, filling the streets with people coming to enjoy the live music, artisan market and beer garden. The festival coincided with the final day of Ski to Sea, and festival-goers congratulated competitors.
Skylark's grand reopening of the beer garden continues through May 31. Learn more about what bands are set to perform and what the cafe has to offer.
The aurora borealis was visible on Friday night in Bellingham as locals gathered around town to see the weather phenomenon. The aurora will be potentially visible through the rest of the weekend until May 12.
The newly opened Mach1 Speedway and Arcade gives locals a new entertainment facility to race go-karts, play games and enjoy food and drinks.
Museum in Mind is a program that was started by NWRC and Whatcom Museum that gives individuals with early-stage memory loss and their caregivers a chance to check out current exhibits. NWRC Dementia Program Specialists explain the benefits of this program and a recent attendee gives insight into their experience.
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