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Bellingham Bells
When the Bellingham Bells are on the diamond, you know it’s summer in Whatcom County. As a member of the West Coast League, the Bells compete in a 57-game season throughout the months of June, July and August. The players, who are all college athletes, play other teams in Washington, Oregon and...
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Non-GMO Project
Go to the local grocery store you're likely to see a tiny butterfly label on many grocery products. The label is that of the Non-GMO Project. What most people dont' realize is this nonprofit is based in Bellingham and a member of WECU. On this episode we speak with Hans Eisenbeis the Director of...
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North Cascades Audubon Society
On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Pam Borso of the North Cascades Audubon Society.
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Brigadoon Service Dogs
On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Denise Constanten, the Executive Director for Brigadoon Service Dogs, a nonprofit located in Bellingham that provides service dogs for Veterans, Children and Adults with physical, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities.
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World Council of Credit Unions
Every October a day is set aside to celebrate the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around the world . On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Greg Neuman and Mike Reuter from the World Council of Credit Unions about International Credit...
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Engedi Refuge
This podcast isn’t suitable for children as it discusses many adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Aaron Newcomb, the Executive Director for Engedi Refuge, a nonprofit located in Lynden that serves women transitioning out of human...
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Spark Museum
Located in Downtown Bellingham on Bay Street is a unique storefront often overlooked by locals. The Spark Museum contains one of the best collections focused on the topic of electrical invention in the entire country. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, we speak with Abby Whatley the…
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My Garden Nursery
Winters are long and gray in the pacific northwest. Day after day of rain. When the first rays of sunshine start shining through at the beginning of spring and the flowers start to bud, we take advantage. And for many people, we turn our attention to our yards and gardens. That’s where great…
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Max Higbee Center
Max Higbee Center has been serving people with developmental disabilities in Whatcom County for decades. In this episode, we speak with the Executive Director, Kait Whiteside about the nonprofit, its programs, and its future.
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Chuckanut Bay Distillery
The holidays are a great time to enjoy a bottle of something nice. Maybe for you, that’s a bottle of eggnog from Twin Brook Creamery in Lynden, or a Stout from one of our many local breweries, for others a nice bourbon or liquor is what you enjoy. When that is the case, we’re lucky to have some...
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Barnyard Coffee Roasters
Starting a business is hard. Starting a business during a pandemic is even harder. But when Derek Peris, a veteran, found himself laid off due to the Coronavirus, that’s exactly what he and his wife Debbie did. On this episode of neighbor to neighbor I speak with Derek Peris, the owner and lead...
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Communities in Schools
Middle school is a really hard time for kids. Not only are you transitioning from being a child to a young adult, you’re also pumped full of hormones. This transition is exasperated when a student is also dealing with a hard home life. To really help kids who are struggling it often takes a lot…
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Lynden Chamber of Commerce
Many small businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. The organizations with their finger on the pulse of what’s going on in the small business community are our local Chambers of Commerce. In this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Gary Vis, the Director of the Lynden Chamber of...
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Whatcom County Weather
Most people bunker down when the weather turns south in our area, not Randy Small. Randy is the founder of Whatcom County Weather. When there’s wind, rain, and snow, or any other kind of major weather event, you can find Randy smack dab in the middle of it with his camera. On this is episode of...
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The Lighthouse Mission
Drive down West Holly Street in old town Bellingham and on any given day and there’s a good possibility you’ll see a number of homeless people standing outside. These people are there because that’s where the Lighthouse Mission is. My name is Keith Mader and in this episode of Neighbor to…
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Whatcom Historical Society
The United States as a country is relatively young and the West Coast is even younger. Still, there's a lot of history in this area that most people don't know about. For example, did you know that there used to be skirmishes on what is now the US Canadian border between the Russian and the...
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Growing Veterans
In the military, you’re a part of a tribe. You have a community, a clear mission, and a purpose. When you come home, everything changes. This tribe is gone, and you must search for your sense of purpose again. Many veterans, even many years, even decades after leaving the military, suffer from...
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Shifting Gears
If you’ve ever wanted to do something you’d never done before, it can feel intimidating- especially if you don’t see anyone doing it that looks like you. There’s a non-profit in Bellingham that was formed around this idea. They created programs that welcome women to the world of outdoor…
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Downtown Bellingham Partnership
Downtown Bellingham has seen a renaissance over the last decade. Today it’s more vibrant and full of life than ever before. From the wonderful businesses continue to sprout up left and right, to the exciting community events, and colorful street art… there are a lot of good things happening...
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Bellingham Circus Guild
There's a funny little thing people say when they're talking about running away and escaping, they say "I'm going to run away to the circus". That's not such a crazy idea in Bellingham because the local circus is run out of a building in Fairhaven. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, host...
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Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
In this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, host Keith Mader sits down with Gail Ridenour, Executive Director for the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. Formerly known as the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, the Bellingham Symphony consists of over 80 volunteer musicians, including many local music teachers....
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Whatcom Disc Golf Club
Over the last two decades, Whatcom County has experienced tremendous growth in the sport of disc golf. This free sport, which mirrors the rules of ball golf, takes place at parks. Currently, in Whatcom County, there are courses at Cornwall Park in Bellingham, VanderYacht park in Ferndale, and...
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Dragonfly Kayak Tours
Victoria’s dreams were too big for the ponds and lakes of Tennessee. From across the country, Bellingham Bay was calling her home. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, host Keith Mader sits down with Victoria Ayers, the owner of Dragonfly Kayak Tours. Victoria tells how she fell in love with...
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Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition (WMBC)
One of the most amazing parts about living in our little corner of the country is the geography. On one side, we have the ocean, on the other mountains. This unique nestling of our community right smack dab in the middle between the two means we live in an outdoor enthusiasts’ playground. On this...
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Ground Up Home Inspections
Many of us have heard scary stories of new home owners dealing with costly and even dangerous home repairs they did not expect. From leaky septic tanks to radon gas, to moldy walls and all the things that freeze in the night, it's a home inspector's job to make sure that those situations don't...
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Cascadia Mushroom
In North Bellingham, there is a mushroom farm producing hundreds of pounds of mushrooms every single week in indoor warehouses. Driving by, you wouldn’t know it’s there. But what’s more interesting is that these aren’t your regular white button mushrooms you typically see on pizza or salad....
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Operation Doing More
For years Colby Stensland didn’t used to like Christmas. He didn’t decorate. Bought the minimal number of presents required. Holiday cheer, for him, was almost non-existent. And it’s not because he was a scrooge… it’s just that after his mom passed away a couple days before Christmas when he was…
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Bellingham Pasta Company
Pasta. Americans eat a lot of it. In fact, this week 59% of Americans will eat a pasta or noodle dish at least once. We eat, on average, 20 pounds of it per year. The thing is- not much of it comes from here, Washington state or the Northwest in general. Most Italian style pastas come from Italy...
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Animals as Natural Therapy
68% of American Families have a household pet according to recent survey. It’s more common today than ever before. And while we love our cats and dogs, for the most part, we don’t realize the amazing healing and teaching power animals can have. A Bellingham non-profit is taking various groups out...
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Downtime Taps
According to a recent study by the Kauffman Foundation the average age for a first new business owner is 39 years old. Tomas Aminnie, 25, is a dramatic exception to that norm – and then some. Aminnie, is one of Whatcom County’s newest business owners, having co-founded Downtime Taps in Ferndale...
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Lydia Place
Drive around the streets of downtown Bellingham today and you’re likely to see at least one person who’s homeless. The population in Whatcom County who find themselves without a stable shelter has significantly changed over the last 30 years. Lydia Place, a local non-profit, has made significant...
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Project X-It
People often inherit their parent’s habits and attitudes toward money otherwise known as "Habitudes". The Opportunity Council has designed a program to combat these habitudes which ultimately lead to a continuance of the cycle of generational poverty. The program is called Project X-It and it is...
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WECU's New Brand
WECU recently announced that the credit union will be going through the largest rebranding effort in its 80+ year history. What will this rebrand mean for the Credit Union? On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, host Keith Mader sat down with David Jones, WECU's Chief Marketing Officer to…
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Neighbor to Neighbor is a podcast by WECU, a credit union based in Bellingham, Washington, that highlights extraordinary individuals and businesses making a difference in NW Washington.
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