"Blustery Saturday in Bellingham: Events, Sports, and Community News"

Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, November 1st, 2025. The first weekend of November is here and Bellingham is abuzz with events and important local developments. If you’re heading outside today, brace yourself for some blustery conditions. There’s a wind advisory in effect for Northern Washington, with gusts reaching up to 45 miles an hour. It’s a good day to secure those patio chairs and keep travel plans flexible, especially if you’re headed to the coast. Let’s kick off with ways to fill your Saturday. The Bellingham Dockside Market at Squalicum Harbor and the always lively Farmers Market at Depot Market Square both open at 10. Families and foodies can meet new vendors, pick up fresh local produce, and enjoy the fall air. Art lovers can wander over to the Whatcom Art Center for Bellingham Illuminations, a unique daytime light exhibit running from eleven to six, or catch Joe Reno’s new paintings at the Meloy Gallery on Holly Street. This afternoon, those craving outdoor adventure can join a naturalist hike at Stimpson Family Nature Preserve, exploring the incredible world of trees, mushrooms, and ferns from one to four thirty. Community-driven folks are out early at Happy Valley Park for a volunteer work party, focused on keeping the park’s trails and green spaces beautiful. And if you’re feeling playful, drop in to the improv class at The Upfront Theatre at noon—no experience needed. For a fun and slightly spooky twist, the Fairhaven Ghost Tour sets off from Sycamore Square tonight, blending Bellingham’s historic tales with a Halloween hangover. And for those craving more performance, Mount Baker Theatre is hosting Kulshan Chorus Presents: Beyond the Veil tonight, promising a harmony-filled evening, or if you want to end your night with a jolt, The MegaZapper Show at the SPARK Museum lets you experience the thrill of high-voltage science in action. For sports fans, catch the Bellingham volleyball squad taking on Sehome at noon at Sehome High, or cheer on the WWU hockey team facing Idaho at the Bellingham Sportsplex this evening. Stones Throw Brewery keeps the rhythm going with live music from six to eight, while Zuanich Point Park is hosting a family friendly Sunset Silent Disco to dance as the daylight fades. On a more serious note, today marks the end of federal SNAP food assistance for nearly a million Washington residents due to the ongoing government shutdown. The state is stepping up emergency support for food banks, but local pantries including the Bellingham Food Bank are bracing for longer lines and higher demand. If you or someone you know needs help, resources and hours can be found at the Bellingham Food Bank or by using Washington 211. Community members are encouraged to consider donating or volunteering if able, as the ripple effects of this change will be felt across our neighborhoods. In civic news, a jury has awarded a $2.25 million verdict against the City of Bellingham, citing negligen This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.