Bellingham Monday Update: I-5 Progress, Family Fun, and Spring Arts Events

Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Monday, April 13th. We're starting the week with some positive infrastructure news. If you've been dealing with I-5 closures near Bellingham, there's light at the end of the tunnel. Crews working on the landslide cleanup along the interstate are making solid progress, and authorities are optimistic about reopening the highway as soon as Thursday. Workers have been doing meticulous hand work to secure loose rock and clear debris, so we're getting close to getting traffic flowing smoothly again. On the community front, this week is shaping up to be pretty eventful around town. If you're looking for things to do with the family, Whatcom County has plenty of options. The Whatcom Family YMCA pools are open all day, bowling alleys are running their regular schedules, and the Marine Life Center is free and open for exploring. The Bellingham Sportsplex has public ice skating this afternoon from one to three, and if you're into something a little different, the Spark Museum is hosting MegaZapper later today at two thirty. Cultural events are picking up steam as well. Over at the Whatcom Museum, the FIG Artists Corner and Studio are both open this afternoon until four thirty, and if you're interested in deeper dives into art, there's an afternoon curator and artist tour coming up later this week on the seventeenth featuring the newest exhibitions. The tour will be conversational and accessible for anyone curious about what's on display. Looking ahead to the weekend, there's a lot brewing in our LGBTQ-plus community. The Bellingham Queer Collective has been announcing their spring calendar, including everything from social hours to outdoor activities. Coming up later this month, Western Washington University is hosting their tenth annual QueerCon on April twenty-fifth, which is a student-organized event featuring art, comics, media, and convention activities. There's also a lot of regular programming happening at the BQC Center throughout the month for those looking to connect with community. If you're into the arts scene, Village Books in Lynden has story time this Saturday featuring Dino Stories, and the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour Spring Show is happening soon, showcasing work from eight local female artists. That's what's happening in Bellingham this week. Whether you're commuting, exploring local culture, or spending time with family, there's something for everyone. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.