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Insider's Scoop Weekly Event for July 11-18
Dated: July 11 2025
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Step inside this week’s featured listing and see why Bellingham living is next-level. From smart design to PNW charm, this one’s a must-see!
📚 DID YOU KNOW?
Bellingham’s historic Fairhaven neighborhood was once a serious contender to become the western terminus of the Great Northern Railway in the late 1800s. While Seattle ultimately won, Fairhaven’s brick buildings and waterfront charm still reflect its grand ambitions. Today, it’s a lively hub for art, food, and local culture. Learn more
🎉 BEST EVENTS: July 11–18, 2025
- Northwest Tune-Up Bike & Music Festival – July 11–13, Waypoint Park, Bellingham – Event Details
- Everson Summer Festival – July 11, Downtown Everson – Event Info
- Friday Flicks in the Park – Ferndale – July 11, 9–11pm – More Info
- Upfront Theatre Improv Comedy – July 11 & 18 – Tickets
- Pokémon Club – Bellingham Library – July 16 – Event
- Builders Club – Central Library – July 14 – Event
- Marine Life Center – Open Daily – July 11–18 – Center Info
- Open Skate at Lynden Skateway – July 11 – Skate Info
- Little Tot Nature Walks – Blaine – July 11 – Event Info
- South Whatcom Nature Journals – July 11 – Library Event
📰 COMMUNITY NEWS
- Emergency Repairs on Hannegan Road Bridge – More Details
- New Naloxone Dispensers in Bellingham – Official Announcement
- Whatcom County Burn Ban in Effect – Burn Ban Info
- Planning Commission & Community Meetings – Meeting Calendar
â›… WEEKLY WEATHER OUTLOOK
- Friday, July 11: Mainly sunny, high near 77°F (25°C)
- Saturday, July 12: Sunny, upper 70s
- Sunday, July 13: Low 80s and sunny
- Monday, July 14: Mostly sunny, around 80°F
- Tuesday, July 15: Sunny, highs in upper 70s
- Wednesday, July 16: Mostly sunny, mid-70s
- Thursday, July 17: Partly cloudy, mid-70s
- Friday, July 18: Mostly sunny, mid-70s
Expect classic PNW summer weather—warm, mostly sunny, and ideal for outdoor fun. Detailed Forecast
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