Living In Bellingham Washington

✨ **You're Invited!** ✨

Join **YWCA Bellingham** for a **Sneak Peek Housewarming Party** 🏡💛 on **Thursday, March 13, from 5-7 PM** at **315 Lakeway Drive**! This incredible new shelter will provide **20 units** for women, young children, and pregnant women in need.

With over **130 homeless women with children** and **nearly 60 single women over 55** in need of shelter, this expansion is a game-changer for our community. Thanks to **$2.39 million** in funding from **Whatcom County & the City of Bellingham**, we're taking a huge step in the fight against homelessness.

Come celebrate this milestone, tour the space, and meet the amazing people making it happen! 🏠✨

📅 **RSVP today & be part of the change!**

🚨 **Bellingham News Roundup!** 🚨 Big things are happening in Bellingham! 🌟 Here's what you need to know:

📚 **Whatcom READS** – The 2025 book is *No Two Persons* by Erica Bauermeister! Grab a free ticket to hear the author at Mount Baker Theatre on March 14. 🎶 Bonus: Musicians from Bushwick Book Club Seattle will perform original songs inspired by the book!

🌳 **New Park Alert!** Northern Lights Park in Cordata is officially opening! 🎉 Ribbon-cutting on March 5 at 4 PM—check out the new play structures and community space!

🚧 **Public Space Upgrades** – A new roundabout at James St. & Bakerview Rd. is coming in April (done by May!), plus a multi-use path is in the works for 2026. 🏞️ Learn more at the open house on March 6!

🎶 **New Signature Event Coming!** Downtown Bellingham is getting a brand-new **multi-venue festival** starting in spring 2026! Think live music, nightlife, and local eats. 🍽️🎸 More details to come!

Bellingham is growing, evolving, and making space for community connection! What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️