Bellingham Sunday: I-5 Closed, Family Fun Awaits, Vampire Theatre Tonight

Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Sunday, March 22. Start your day with a heads up on the roads, folks. Northbound Interstate 5 south of town remains closed after massive landslides dumped thousands of cubic yards of boulders, trees, and debris across the lanes near mileposts 248 and 249. Emergency crews kicked off work yesterday to stabilize the slope and clear the mess, with geotechnical engineers on site crafting a solid plan. Northbound traffic is diverted at North Lake Samish Drive exit 246, but its not ideal for big rigs, so truckers and anyone heading north should hop on Valley Highway or Chuckanut Drive instead. This could snarl commutes and deliveries for days, so plan ahead to keep our community moving smoothly.[1][3][5] Shifting gears to sunnier spots, its a perfect Sunday to dive into family fun. The Whatcom Family YMCA has their large and small pools open from 6am to 845pm for laps or playtime with the kids. Head to the Marine Life Center in Bellingham, free and running from 10am to 4pm, where you can get up close with local sea creatures and spark some ocean curiosity. Bowling enthusiasts, Mt. Baker Lanes in Ferndale is ready from 9am to 9pm, and Park Bowl right here in Bellingham rolls from noon till 10pm. Over in Lynden, catch open skate at Skateway from 130pm to 4pm if youre craving some wheel time.[2] Art lovers, dont miss the Whatcom Museums Artists Corner in the Family Interactive Gallery at Lightcatcher from noon to 430pm. Todays feature is Oakland artist David Huffman, whose bold basketball-inspired paintings explore identity and culture. Kids can layer colors, shapes, and textures in the FIG Studio to craft their own vibrant masterpieces, all included with admission and free for members. Its hands-on inspiration that connects global art to our creative community.[4] For evening thrills, Unsubdued Theatre Collective wraps up Love Sucks: A Vampire Valentines Day Revue at 7pm at Wink Wink on Commercial Street. This biting collection of ten original short plays dives into love, death, and supernatural twists with local talent, tickets just fifteen bucks. Meanwhile, the Spark Museums MegaZapper demo zaps at 230pm, electrifying young minds with inventions history.[2][7] Catch services or gatherings at spots like Cornwall Church too. Confirm details as weather or changes might pop up. Stay safe out there, Bellingham. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. Well 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.