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Great Hikes in Bellingham

February Events Calendar

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Mo: Greene's Corner "Local to Bellingham, fun community hangout. Outdoor seating available right now and their whole menu is great!"

Vilina: Storia Cucina "Delicious crust cooked in a Italian pizza oven with amazing rotating toppings. Not cheap but so worth the price!"

Isaac: La Fiamma "the best New York style pizza in the area. If you're not feeling pizza, they also have fantastic spaghetti"

Rod: övn "unique flavor combinations, yummy pizza"

Terri: Homemade pizza! "Definitely a pineapple on my pizza person, the sweet with spicy pepperoni is magical"

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1 G R E A T H I K E S I N B E L L I N G H A M Boulevard Park 1 Waterfront park with great views. The 2 Bellingham Bay Trail connects to Fairhaven District to downtown Bellingham with a section of the boardwalk over the water.

Cornwall Park 2 Wooded park with many recreational amenities, 3 lots of trees and views of Squalicum Creek. Display rose garden in the summer and a great place to see pacific salmon in the fall.

Fairhaven Park 3 4 Next to Padden Creek, this park has lots of recreation amenities. The loop trail connects to the interurban trail. Railroad Trail 4 Gentle grade trail through neighborhoods. Connects Memorial Park with Blodel Donovan 5 Park. Views from the bridge and lots of marsh birds. Several access points. 5 Sehome Hill Arboretum 6 Wooded hill adjacent to Western Washington University. View of the bay from the observation tower, also accessible by car. Parking at the top of the hill. Whatcom Falls Park 6 Trails braid around Whatcom Creek in a 7 woodland park. Features a waterfall and old stone bridge, connects with Blodel Donovan Park on Lake Whatcom. Did you know... Zuanich Point Park 7 Paved trail runs from Hotel Bellwether around We have board games, the harbor to Zuanich Point Park. Beautiful views lawn games, and more of the bay and boats. Lots of restaurants and available for check out at parking. the front desk?

DIRECTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM WEBSITE COB.ORG/SERVICES/RECREATION/PARKS-TRAILS Check out a full list of what we have for you on B E N E F I T S T O B E I N G O U T S I D E erezlife! If you want to ACCORDING TO WEDMD borrow something, bring Can help you: get more exercise, get more vitamin D, improve focus, your student ID down from 10am-5pm feel more creative, and get more sleep weekdays and we can get Can boost: your immune system and self esteem you all squared away! Have fun! "To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment" - Jane Austen Mansfield Park

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President's Day Weekend

Professional Spring Quarter Valentine's Day Front Desk Development Day Registration Closed Front Desk Open Dates Available

Spring Quarter Registration Begins

E V E N T S A N D I M P O R T A N T D A T E S

February is Black History Month

National Museum of African American History and Culture Black History Month is an annual https://nmaahc.si.edu/ celebration of achievements by Black virtual exhibitions and online collections Americans and a time to recognize and feature: SPORTS - leveling the playing field acknowledge their role in U.S. History. The practice began in 1915 and Black History Library of Congress Black History Month Month was officially recognized in 1976 by www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov great place to find more resources about everything from President Ford who called upon the public baseball to the civil rights movement to culture & folklife to "seize the opportunity to honor the too- often neglected accomplishments of black National Park Service Americans in every area of endeavor www.nps.gov/subjects/africanamericanheritage/index.htm throughout our history. interesting collection of articles about black history in the U.S.

Check out these resources if you want to DATES TO KNOW AT WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE learn more about Black History in the U.S. February 13-15: President's Day Weekend Front Desk Closed February 16: Professional Development Day Don't forget to stay connected to Front Desk Open, Limited RL Staff February 19: Spring Quarter Registration Times Residence Life on Instagram! available for current students February 24: Spring Quarter Registration begins @wccresidencelife Don't forget to use the Class Finder!

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