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prove the For The People Act and send it on Union at Western Washington University FOOD to President Biden for his signature. in the 1980s. Let’s elect people who will actually lead Over the years he’s raised lots of money and not be beholden to the power elites, for beloved local organizations such as 17 but instead enact what the people have Kulshan Community Land Trust and Commu-

asked for and need. nity to Community. Russ has also worked B-BOARD —Ronna Loerch, Everson with the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force and the Racial Justice Coalition. SUPPORT THESE CANDIDATES Russ has been quietly doing the work in

I have had a chance to meet and inter- Bellingham for 40 years and has the con- FILM 16 view the following candidates in person, nections of family and friends to show and highly recommend these competent it. Russ also gives back to his commu- 14 people running for local offices: nity professionally, through his work as Kaylee Galloway for County Council an educator. MUSIC District 2 (South Bellingham/Fairhaven). It wasn’t enough for Russ to just work Kaylee brings enthusiasm as well as her in finance, he chose to become a union education (MA in Policy Studies, UW, BS adjunct professor at Whatcom Community from WWU, and experience working for College and teaches accounting. ART 12 legislators such as Suzan DelBene and Russ’ professional qualifications in fi- Debra Lekanoff, among others. nance and accounting make him a logical Rebecca Lewis for County Council Dis- fit to represent Bellingham on City Coun- We’ve Got That trict 3 (representing rural areas of the cil and ensure the fiduciary responsibility WORDS 10 East County). Rebecca will speak up for of our local government. Yet it’s his quiet 8 improved internet access for all. Her ex- diligence of collaborating in work to make perience as a teacher and union repre- Bellingham a safer and better place for all

sentative will serve her well as a coun- of us in the last 40 years that shows he CURRENTS cilor. Her impressive command of county has the track record of perseverance and council issues was evident in the recent success to be the City Council At-Large 6 candidate forum, which you can view at: leader we need. www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. As a professional firefighter locally for VIEWS Barry Buchanan for County Council At- over 20 years, a veteran having served as 2 2 Large. Barry, incumbent, stands on his re- a nuclear mechanic on submarines, and a MAIL cord of service, but his work is not done. former elected officer in our local Demo- MAIL Homelessness in Whatcom County in par- cratic Party, I hope you’ll join me in vot- ticular is a complicated issue that requires ing for Russ Whidbee for Bellingham City a steady and experienced hand in navigat- Council At-Large. 07.21.21 ing the various stakeholders. We all want —Todd Lagestee, Bellingham in Silver

to end homelessness, but the devil is in Dollars .16 29 the details. Let’s give Barry more time to DIABETES PREVENTION # deal with it. In 1921 two Canadian researchers—Dr. Kelly Krieger for Port of Bellingham Dis- Frederick Banting and medical student trict 2. Kelly promises to prioritize jobs Charles Best— discovered insulin with the win upup toto and climate change mitigation in port help of Professor John Macleod at the Uni- TUESDAYS IN JULY projects. Her demonstrated leadership in versity of Toronto. They won Canada’s first the community gives me confidence she Nobel Prize. will be an effective commissioner with Their discovery, 100 years ago, changed VISIT A KIOSK TO PLAY • 8AM - 10PM CASCADIA WEEKLY

Bellingham values. the world forever—their research led to Must pre-qualify to play. 3 Kristina Michele Martens for Belling- the isolation and purification of insulin ham City Council At-Large. Kristina has and offered a life-saving treatment to emerged as an effective voice for our com- people whose lives would have been cut munity, especially for those who are not short by diabetes. yet represented on our City Council. Let’s Insulin brought a miraculous change in give her a chance in representing the en- life expectancy and quality of life for mil- tire community. lions of people around the world, but it is Please vote by August 4 and in the gen- not a cure. eral election in November. Your voice and The International Diabetes Federation your vote count the most at the local level. estimates that more than 4 million people SilverReefCasino.com • I-5 Exit 260 • 866-383-0777 —Nancy K. Sheng, Bellingham die each year from diabetes and that nearly Management reserves all rights. 22

FOOD 17 17 B-BOARD FILM 16 14 MUSIC ART 12 WORDS 10 8 half a billion people worldwide have dia- They do not trust the government, espe- betes. The CDC estimates that 34.2 million cially on COVID.

CURRENTS CURRENTS people in the U.S. have diabetes—10.5 The primary reason the Olympics are go- percent of the population. ing ahead in Japan is not safety or sci- 6 Diabetes is the leading cause of chron- ence—it is a tradition to bow, exposing CIGARETTES & SMOKELESS TOBACCO ic kidney disease, so as a nephrologist I the neck, in surrender to the male ego. VIEWS encourage preventative steps and early To my memory, this conundrum occurred 2 2 diagnosis of diabetes to avoid serious once before for the same reason, but it’s $ 00 complications such as heart disease and certainly a part of human history’s honor- MAIL MAIL blindness, in addition to CKD. ing of man over nature, something that’s To commemorate the 100th anniversary about to change at last. 58TO of the discovery of insulin, please take the In the early icy hours of January 28, 1986,

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BC GROWN! CASCADIA WEEKLY # Shred Kelly | Liam Docherty 5 Kara-Kata AfroBeat Group Jim Cuddy, Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley The Oot n’ Oots | West My Friend THE GRISTLE ‘FREE DIRT’: The Washington State Department of Transportation is putting the finishing touches on a $31.3 million stream restoration project to improve salmon passage along 2.7 miles of Padden Creek be- tween Padden Lake and Bellingham Bay. The City of views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE Bellingham, meanwhile, has permitted a housing de- velopment downstream that serves both as injury to the goals of that project and insult to the very cul- 22 ture of the Salmon People.

FOOD Millions of dollars have been spent on the Padden Creek restoration, where fish monitoring studies in- dicate Chinook, chum, and coho salmon spawn. 17 17 Yet excavation has begun on a townhome hous- ing project along an ecologically sensitive stretch Police Reform

B-BOARD close to Padden Creek, tearing into the stream bank and perhaps into a known and registered cultural ar- NEW LAWS INCREASE CHALLENGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT cheological site—an ancient tribal village and burial ground that could be up to 3,000 years old.

FILM 16 The site, designated 45WH4, was first catalogued in WASHINGTON RECENTLY associated with people who have a 1973 after Western Washington University research- enacted a myriad of new “police re- propensity towards violence with- ers discovered a finger bone and spearhead fragments. form” laws. While law enforcement out law enforcement protection. 14 Subsequent studies of the shell midden site have un- leadership in Whatcom County sup- While law enforcement prefers re-

MUSIC covered additional projectile points and burial goods, ports efforts to enhance training, ferring drug users to treatment rath- including a labret—a decorative stone or shell that professionalism, and accountability, er than the criminal justice system, is inserted into the lip or teeth—a clue to the ex- as well as to provide treatment al- legislation re-classified all drug pos- treme age of the burial site. The importance of the ternatives to arrest, the new laws session, regardless of quantity, from ART 12 site has been stressed in numerous studies, comment- will significantly affect officers’ felonies to simple misdemeanors, and ing on age and importance. The City of Bellingham as ability to detect and prevent crime, situations wherein they have reason- directed that for an offender’s first recently as 2011 issued its own report on the cultural hinder the apprehension of criminals able suspicion to believe criminal two offenses, they not be referred significance of the site in that vicinity. and render our community less safe. activity may be afoot but lack prob- to prosecution. Sufficient substance WORDS 10 Now it is backhoe rubbish. The legitimate use of reasonable able cause for arrest until the vehi- use disorder treatment resources are

8 The townhome project was permitted with mini- force to detain, arrest and capture cle is stopped and an investigation not available to effectuate this and mal setbacks from the creek and without a compre- criminals has long been a necessary is conducted. This significant limita- there will be little law enforcement hensive environmental review, or SEPA, under the hallmark of community safety. New tion on the standards for engaging can effectively do about neighbor-

CURRENTS CURRENTS city’s spurious reasoning that a review was not re- legislation now restricts officers in pursuits for serious violent crime, hood and public drug activity. quired as the site was originally considered unbuild- from using any degree of force unless and the prohibition against pursuing Limitations on some longstand- 6 6 able. When completed, the structures will tower on “probable cause” exists to arrest, vehicles even when probable cause ing police tactics and restrictions a potentially unstable slope close to the creek and prevent an escape, or protect some- is present for other serious crimes on less-lethal alternatives will in- VIEWS VIEWS crimp an important wildlife corridor. Even more as- one from imminent harm. “Probable (including felony assaults such as crease risks to officers’ safety and

2 tonishing, excavation work is apparently proceeding cause” is a fairly high legal standard domestic violence related offenses, personal civil and criminal liability. in this known cultural site without a trained arche- that represents a radical departure burglaries and high-value thefts) Concerns have resulted in the re- MAIL ologist present. from longstanding court precedent are unique to Washington and will tirements and resignations of good, The lessons of this folly are not ancient or remote. authorizing temporary investigative affect safety. experienced officers and affected “A former city official from Oak Harbor associated detentions (Terry stops) under the Officers traditionally have re- recruitment efforts to replace them. sponded to incidents involving The above represents just a sam- 07.21.21 with the disturbance of a known burial site in 2011 is lesser standard of “reasonable suspi- again associated with the disregard for archeological cion.” Officers heavily rely on Terry people in behavioral health crises ple of ramifications. Restrictions

.16 protocols, this time in Fairhaven,” anthropologists stops to interrupt crime and protect that have the potential to escalate on interrogations, canine deploy- 29

# from WWU commented, declaring the excavation a citizens. Eliminating this investiga- and create public safety risks. If ment and others will have substan- costly and embarrassing failure in cultural resource tive tool undoubtedly will result in grave circumstances exist, officers tial impacts as well. management by city officials. increased victimization and many have the ability to take the person Law enforcement in Whatcom “Unbelievably, Oak Harbor city officials ignored criminals remaining free. into protective custody. However, County has always strived for ex- the instructions from the Department of Archeol- Law enforcement has long applied the new legislation limits officers cellence in public safety. Achieving ogy and Historic Preservation, and then, once the prudent safety criteria to vehicular from using reasonable force when this and capturing criminals will remains were unearthed, are reported to have lied pursuit decisions. Pursuits were au- necessary to do so. now be more challenging. Please be CASCADIA WEEKLY to the public, claiming surprise and stating they had thorized for serious crimes based on The Legislature has signaled its assured that despite these changes, 6 no prior knowledge that a Native American site was the reasonable suspicion standard. intent to reduce police interactions officers will do the best they pos- close to the project.” Pursuits are now limited to circum- and transfer responsibilities to be- sibly can under the new laws to pro- The officials in charge of the Oak Harbor highway stances where probable cause exists havioral health professionals to the tect you and your family. project offered the excavated soil, filled with bones to arrest for serious violent offenses point of stating officers “should Bill Elfo, Sheriff, Whatcom County and grave goods, as “free dirt.” defined as murder/manslaughter/ leave the area.” Flo Simon, Chief of Police, Bellingham Eleven tribes were eventually notified of the find. homicide, assault in 1st degree, kid- While law enforcement generally Dan MacPhee, Chief of Police, Everson-Nooksack Several were enraged and threatened a lawsuit. napping 1st degree, and rape. Pur- supports behavioral health inter- Kevin Turner, Chief Police, Ferndale In 2013, the Swinomish Tribal Community did file suits for DUI continue to be allowed vention there are not sufficient Donnell Tanksley, Chief of Police, Blaine a class-action lawsuit against the City of Oak Har- based on reasonable suspicion. behavioral health professionals Daniel Debruin, Chief of Police, Sumas bor, charging that the city knew or should have Officers very frequently encounter available or willing to take on risks Steve Taylor, Chief of Police, Lynden known tribal ancestral remains would be uncovered through excavation. VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE Archaeologists recovered more than 4,300 human bones or bone fragments, nearly 17,000 non-hu- man bone fragments and more than 44,000 “pre-contact or historic arti- facts or artifact fragments,” accord- ing to a declaration by Brian Cla- doosby, then chairman of the tribe. 22 The “free dirt” settlement ultimate-

ly cost Oak Harbor millions of dollars, FOOD according to media reports. The engineer in charge of the high- way project, Eric Johnston, was re- 17 leased by the City of Oak Harbor after

Johnston settled his own lawsuit with B-BOARD the city for $20,000. Among charges the city laid against Johnston, he was intemperate in his remarks with mem-

bers of the tribal community. He was FILM 16 immediately snapped up by the City of Bellingham, where in 2020 he was 14 named director of Public Works—the department in charge of overseeing MUSIC the Padden Creek excavation. “This decision makes him vulner- able to criticism, considering his his- tory, and would put the City of Bell- ART 12 ingham at financial risk if ancestral Coast Salish remains are discovered,” WWU anthropologists commented. “However, if human remains were dis- WORDS 10 covered at the site, it is probable no 8 one would know because there is no Labor Day W eekend archaeologist on site as an observer.

At the very least, this makes the city’s CURRENTS approval process look regressive.” 6 & 6 Oak Harbor learned from their mis- SEPT 3,4 5 2021 takes and hired a staff archaeologist FRIDAY TO SUNDAY VIEWS to “incorporate archaeological sites VIEWS and resources protection” into zoning DemingLogging ShowGrounds 2 regulations. These were among rec-

3295 Cedarville Rd , Bellingham, W A 98226 MAIL ommendations issued by the state De- partment of Archaeology and Historic Preservation before the Oak Harbor project had even begun. 07.21.21 “We understand that we are hu- SPECIAL CONSENSUS

man,” the city’s mayor commented to .16 29 the Whidbey News-Times shortly after G GNOLHAKEBER•TCEJORPODATRUFANI # settlement. “From now on, when we do make mistakes: A. We admit the KODY NORRIS SHOW • BLUE CANYON BOYS fact. B. We apologize. C. We try to figure out how we don’t do it again.” LONESOME TOWN PAINTERS • RUNAWAY TRAIN With the announced retirement of Plus 6 Access Living Showcase Bands Bellingham Planning Director Rick Sepler and the departure of senior MusicWWorkshhops Galore! CASCADIA WEEKLY planners comes a moment of reckon- Open Mic Night•Beer & Cide r Garden 7 ing and repositioning for the City of Food & Craft Vendors Bellingham. A rush to produce high- density affordable housing has not Camping Available: Aug. 31–Sept.7 (Tues to Tues) improved affordability one jot and has come at considerable cost to clas- [email protected] | ww w.ncbf.fun sic established neighborhoods and quality of life. It’s time to pair and www.facebook.com/ncbf integrate one set of imperatives with The NCBF will be following all applicable governmental pandemic rules and other imperatives, and bring them all recomendations in effect at the time of the festival and reserves the right to cancel in union with our core values. the festival should circumstances warrant it. Our cultural heritage demands it. MAMA GRIZZLY eek tha W t 22 LAST WEEK’S W

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MONDAY Wildlife biologists captured a female grizzly bear in Washington state for the first time in 40 years, fitting it with a radio collar so they can track its movements, officials reported last week. The grizzly, along with her three Bellingham City Council agrees to place four social justice measures on the No- cubs, were released to help biologists learn more about the endangered animals, the state Department of Fish and WORDS 10 vember ballot. The citizen initiatives received sufficient signatures to qualify for Wildlife said. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists captured the bear about 10 miles from the Washington-Idaho state line on U.S. Forest Service land.

6 the ballot; however, city legal staff expressed concern some of the sweeping mea- sures—establishing police accountability, providing renter and wage protection, and securing the right for labor to organize—may not survive a court challenge. [COB] 07.19.21 CURRENTS CURRENTS

CURRENTS 6 The governor encouraged the U.S. State De- 07.14.21 partment to coordinate with the Canadian MONDAY 6 government to ensure the implementation WEDNESDAY of the reopening plan, and to immediately The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may VIEWS Governor Jay Inslee declares a statewide drought emergency because of hot, fully or partially reopen the border in Brit- change course on a rule that slashed mil-

2 dry conditions that have plagued the region and water supply. Citing recent record ish Columbia to assist the community in lions of acres of critical habitat protections temperatures that killed at least 91 people in the state, increased wildfire activity Point Roberts. [Office of the Governor] for the northern spotted owl. The proposed MAIL and drought, Inslee called it “the summer of climate change.” A drought emergency new rule would leave far more land pro- declaration is issued when water supply is projected to be below 75 percent of aver- The Canadian border will likely reopen tected for the threatened owl than called age, and poses a hardship to water users and the environment. The declaration al- to U.S. travelers this summer. Canada’s for by the Trump administration, which pro-

07.21.21 lows expedited emergency water right permitting and allows the state to aid state Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggests if posed removing 3.4 million acres of critical agriculture, protect public water supplies and boost stream flows to safeguard fish. Canada’s current positive path of vacci- habitat protections in Washington, Oregon,

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# continue, Canada would be in a position 07.16.21 to welcome fully-vaccinated travelers Despite success with vaccinations, from all countries by September. Canada COVID-19 cases are again on the rise , espe- FRIDAY announces it will begin letting fully vac- cially among those vulnerable to the Delta Governor Jay Inslee sends a letter to the Biden admininstration, reiterating his cinated U.S. citizens into Canada on Aug. variant. Spurred by renewed social gather- call for reopening the U.S.-Canada land border for non-essential travel to pro- 9, and those from the rest of the world on ing, the weekly average of confirmed cases vide relief for individuals and communities impacted by the prolonged closure. Sept. 7. [Canadian Press] has increased by a third. [WSDOH] CASCADIA WEEKLY

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On June 29, Bellingham Police checked SPECIAL REPORT: on some furniture that had been dumped MOVING DAY in Harriet Spanel Park. 22 On July 14, Bellingham Police checked

on household items that had been On June 29, Bellingham Police learned FOOD dumped outside a rental in Sunnyland a desk had been illegally dumped in neighborhood. Sunnyland neighborhood. 17 17

On July 14, Bellingham Police checked On June 29, Bellingham Police learned

on a mattress that had been illegally shopping carts had been unloaded and B-BOARD dumped on Alabama Street. dumped in York neighborhood.

On July 14, Bellingham Police checked THE CONTINUING CRISIS

on illegal dumping that had occurred in On July 11, Anacortes Police scolded FILM 16 Sehome neighborhood. a young boy for reportedly damaging a park playground. Officers were called 14 On July 15, Bellingham Police learned after someone saw the boy break a more household items had been illegally board on the playground and throw it MUSIC dumped near the Sehome arboretum. around. Officers later contacted his mother, and they spoke with the boy On July 15, Bellingham Police checked about his behavior. His mom said she 12 on a couch that had been dumped on would repair the damage or come to ART VIEWSPAGESTART Garden Street. an agreement to do so. The officer 895 removed some of the damage to make Number of homeless individuals from 625 different households in Whatcom County, according to the health department’s Point In Time On July 15, Bellingham Police checked sure the area was safe for kids.

survey. These are the highest numbers recorded since the annual WORDS 10 on materials that had been dumped on counts began in 2008.

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BRAKE ACHE 8 On July 2, a 58-year-old Wyoming man On July 15, Bellingham Police checked crashed his car through the front of a CURRENTS on illegal dumping reported in Birch- building in Anacortes after his foot CURRENTS wood neighborhood. slipped off the brake as he was stopping

152 6 and accidentally hit the gas pedal. His Increase in the number of homeless individuals in 2021 compared to the On July 15, Bellingham Police learned vehicle drove over the parking curb, up county’s 2020 survey. furniture had been illegally dumped on onto the sidewalk and into the corner VIEWS Lakeway Drive. of the building. The collision punched

2 a hole in the cinderblock wall, which On July 15, Bellingham Police learned damaged water and power lines, po- 218 MAIL of illegal dumping on Northshore Drive. lice reported. The damaged area of the The number of unsheltered homeless living in tents, vehicles and other building was unoccupied at the time of unconventional locations is unchanged from 2020. On July 16, Bellingham Police checked the collision. Officers noted the man’s 07.21.21 on household items that had been right ankle was in a brace.

dumped in York neighborhood. .16 GRIFT KEEPS GIVING 30 29 On July 16, police assisted a Belling- On July 12, an Anacortes man received Percent increase in motel rooms, emergency shelters and traditional housing ham resident for help with a neighbor a suspicious email stating FBI agents solutions, sheltering 641 individuals in 2021 compared to 489 individuals who was dumping “free piles” of trash would be at his home the next day. in 2020. Most of this increase is attributable to the an emergency shelter on Alabama Street. He also reported giving gift cards to a program for families with children that was made possible by new pandemic- woman he met on Facebook. However, related resources. On July 16, Bellingham Police respond- she had since started asking for more ed to a report of litter, junk and sewage money and the man did not provide CASCADIA WEEKLY #

from occupied RVs parked long-term in her with more money. Officers believed 9 the University lot on Lincoln Street. both incidents were scams. 26.2 Percent increase in home prices in Whatcom County, with a median home price of $529,950. On July 7, Bellingham Police learned On July 14, Anacortes Police comment- items had been dumped downtown. ed, “If there is such a thing as ‘quick money,’ it generally does not come in On July 2, Bellingham Police checked the form of an unsolicited caller of- on items that had been dumped near fering said money if you purchase Fred Meyer. Walgreens gift cards. A local resident learned that lesson the easy way and ig- On July 6, Bellingham Police checked on nored the offer but called APD to inform shopping carts that had been dumped us of the scam attempt.” SOURCES: Whatcom County Health Department Point In Time Survey; Northwest Washington Multiple Listing Service COMMUNITY JULY 23-24 OLD SETTLERS PICNIC: Whatcom County Old Settlers’ Association will host its 125th annual Old Settlers Picnic from 12pm-10pm Friday and Saturday at Ferndale’s Pioneer words Village Park. Live music, a Classic Car Show, COMMUNITY LECTURES BOOKS a beer garden, food and crafts vendors, activities for kids, wagon rides, a Pioneer Hot Air Balloon Glow, and fireworks will be part 22 of the free fun. The Grand Parade and Kids’ Parade have been canceled due to continued FOOD pandemic-related public health concerns. Be prepared to wear a face covering, use a hand Special Forces military father, emotionally sanitizer and practice social distancing when 17 needy mother, and the teasing and bully- attending the event. ing he endured as a haole outsider grow- WWW.WHATCOMOLDSETTLERS.COM

B-BOARD ing up as one of few whites at his school. JULY 23-25 Discovering that he was fearless in the ROLLBACK WEEKEND: The Birch Bay water and skilled on a board meant status Chamber of Commerce will present its seventh with the locals, girlfriends, access to pak- annual Rollback Weekend and 38th annual Sand Sculpture Competition starting with a

FILM 16 alolo, and never-before-experienced free- showing of La Bamba at the “Dive-In” at the dom and confidence. Birch Bay Waterslides at dusk on Friday night. Theroux is known A Bicycle and Golf Cart Poker Run takes place 14 for including real- Saturday; the Sand Sculpture Competition takes place Saturday and Sunday, and a Roll-

MUSIC life characters in his books, sometimes to back Car Show returns from 8am-1pm Sunday along historic Birch Bay Drive. the point of creat- WWW.BIRCHBAYWA.ORG ing controversy. In ART 12 Under the Wave at SAT., JULY 24 GET IT Waimea, Sharkey is CLEAN WATER HAPPY HOUR: Attend a 10 WHAT: Under the befriended by larger- monthly Clean Water Happy Hour from 12pm- Wave at Waimea 3pm at Overflow Taps, 2930 Newmarket St. than-life American 117. The 21-and-older event benefits charity: WORDS WORDS 10 HOW: Place a hold, available in print, journalist and author water, a nonprofit organization that has fund- ed and coordinated more than 64,000 water 8 eBook, eAudio, or Hunter S. Thompson, projects in 29 countries. Everyone’s first drink PAUL THEROUX Playaway format known for his de- INFO: bauchery, who in real is sponsored; there are also giveaways. PHOTO BY STEVE MCCURRY BY PHOTO www.wcls.org WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS

CURRENTS life visited Hawaii every year and loved WED., JULY 28 6 to watch surfing. Theroux knew Thomp- MARS TALK: “Are We Alone in the Uni- REVIEWED BY LISA GRESHAM son and said that he basically gave Shar- verse?” will be the topic of a virtual Bell- VIEWS key his experiences with Hunter, giving ingham City Club presentation at 12:10pm on Zoom. A scientist from Dr. Melissa Rice’s

2 this fictional friendship an incredibly Western Mars Lab will shed some light on authentic feel. what we know about Mars, the challenges

MAIL Surf’s Up The final section of the book takes of space research, and ultimately whether UNDER THE WAVE AT WAIMEA us back to the present and Olive’s in- we’ll ever know if there is life beyond planet sistence that they discover the identity Earth. Scientists and students from Western Washington University’s Mars Lab are on

07.21.21 KNOWN PRIMARILY as a travel writer, Paul Theroux’s latest novel definitely of the man Sharkey killed, an investi- NASA’s Perseverance Rover team trying to incorporates his skill for deeply observing and writing about different locales. Reading gation that uncovers surprising secrets, untangle the history of water on Mars. Entry

.16 Under the Wave at Waimea felt, at times, as if I’d been transported to Hawaii, complete taking them as far as Arkansas on the is free. Please register by July 26.

29 WWW.BELLINGHAMCITYCLUB.ORG # with the sound of the surf and warm sand beaches, making this a perfect summer read. mainland, as well as to places in Oahu Theroux has lived on the North Shore of Oahu near Waimea Bay for decades and, while that many people who live there avoid. not a surfer, his familiarity with surfing and surfer culture results in an immensely Through the process of accepting re- compelling character in aging surfer Joe Sharkey. sponsibility for the death of the man, WORDS Sharkey, a barely literate high school dropout living off sponsorships and an inheri- Sharkey reconnects with his vitality and WED., JULY 21 tance from his mother, lives to surf. A brief stint as a lifeguard is the only job he ever can once again take refuge in the waves FERNDALE BOOK GROUP: Discuss Frans de held. His status as a surf celebrity gained him access to the best parties, as well as that sustain him. Waal’s book Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions

CASCADIA WEEKLY and What They Tell Us About Ourselves at a invitations to surf big waves in every corner of the planet. Now in his 60s, Sharkey still Yes, Under the Wave at Waimea is about virtual Ferndale Book Group meeting from 10 surfs, but sponsors are looking elsewhere and he is “just another leathery geezer in surfing, and anyone interested in surf- 2:30pm-4pm on Zoom. All are welcome at the flip-flops” to new up-and-coming surfers. ing will love this book, but the appeal free event, but registration is required. Heading home one night after one too many drinks and too much pakalolo smoke, goes far beyond that. At its core, this is WWW.WCLS.ORG insisting to his girlfriend, Olive, that he can drive, Sharkey hits and kills a homeless a novel about privilege, relationships, RAINBOW READS: Students in grades 6-12 man on a bicycle on a dark, rain-drenched section of road. Because of his surf celeb- mortality and learning to ride and sur- can join Whatcom County Library System for rity status, the police look the other way regarding Sharkey being intoxicated and the vive the “big waves” that occur in all of virtual “Rainbow Reads” discussions from homeless man who was killed remains an unnamed body in the morgue. our lives. 3pm-4pm every Wednesday through July on Sharkey tries to downplay the accident and his culpability (“I hit a drunk homeless Zoom. Do you love reading and stories with guy”), but Olive is deeply troubled and presses Sharkey to come to terms (“You killed a Lisa Gresham is the Collection Services LGBTQIA+ characters? No matter your genre, or how you identify, this club is for you. This man”). Things begin to go wrong for Sharkey after the accident and he slowly unravels, Manager at Whatcom County Library Sys- is a space place for LGBTQIA+ teens, allies and the first third of the book ending with Sharkey’s near-drowning while surfing in Waimea. tem, which brings the power of sharing to those who are interested in being part of an The middle chapters delve into Sharkey’s childhood—his domineering but often absent rural Whatcom County. Visit Homes For Sale in Whatcom County MON., JULY 26 TEEN SPACE OPEN HOUSE: Teen Services Librar- JUST SOLD We're here to help ian Jennifer Lovchik leads a Teen Space Open House you reach your real PARK PARTY from 1pm-2pm at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Teens ages 12 to 18 are welcome estate goals! to attend and find out more about the recently opened space. Another open house takes place at Call Jerry Swann For Details 1pm Mon., Aug. 2. WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG Best 360.319.7776 Choice OPEN MIC: At 6pm, Spanish-language writers and R EALT Y Broker# 100688 22 poets can share their talents at a Spanish Open Mic taking place at 6pm at Village Books, 1200

11th St. At 7pm, a traditional Open Mic will ensue. FOOD Published and unpublished writers are encouraged to attend and enjoy a welcoming audience. Emcee

Kids of all ages can meet staff from Belling- and celebrated local author Sean Dwyer will host. 17 ham Public Library’s Children’s Department at Register in advance to read, as spaces are limited. a “Party in the Park” gathering taking place Participants can also take part in the event on

Weds., July 28 at Squalicum Creek Park. Zoom if they’re not comfortable meeting in person. B-BOARD WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM inclusive reading community. Register in advance, BOOK CLUB: A monthly Library Book Club meets as space is limited. at 7pm at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th WWW.WCLS.ORG St. All are welcome to join the conversation. Call FILM 16 the number below to find out this month’s title. FRI., JULY 23 (360) 299-8067 14 OUTDOOR BOOK SIGNING: In celebration of the bilingual publication of Our Grandfathers TUES., JULY 27 Were Braceros and We Too, co-author Rosa Martha VESPERS AND CITIES: Village Books will partner MUSIC Zárate Macías will be on hand for an outdoor book with the North Cascades Audubon Society to signing from 4:30pm-5:30pm at Village Books, host an online event with Vesper Flights author 1200 11th St. The book is a historical and living Helen Macdonald at 2pm on Zoom. In the book, ART 12 testimonial to the laborers who left their homes Macdonald gathers her best-loved essays that in Mexico during World War II to do their part in explore the human relationship with the natural the war effort and with the hope of a better life world along with new pieces in a collection both 10 for their families. The event is a creative col- moving and frank, personal and political, meditat- laboration between Village Books and Community ing on notions of captivity, freedom, immigration WORDS 10 WORDS to Community Development. and flight. At 5pm, join Orbit Books for a virtual WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM event celebrating the publication of Hugo Award- 8 winning author N.K. Jemisin’s new book, The City JULY 23-24 We Became, in paperback. Registration fees include CAMPFIRE STORIES: Join the Nooksack Salmon a copy of the book.

Enhancement Association for Campfire Stories from WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM CURRENTS 6pm-8pm Friday in Glacier at Douglas Fir Camp- ground, and 6pm-8pm Saturday at Chair 9. Meet BELLINGHAM READS: From 6:30pm-7:30pm, 6 NSEA around the campfire for stories, crafts, music discuss Behind the Beautiful Flowers by Katherine and more. Bring chairs or blankets, and they’ll pro- Boo at a virtual Bellingham Reads meeting with VIEWS vide the fun and s’mores kits. The events are free, Bellingham Public Library on Zoom. family-friendly, and COVID-safe. Additional events WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG 2 take place Aug. 6-7. WWW.N-SEA.ORG WED., JULY 28 MAIL PARK PARTY: Bellingham Public Library staff JULY 23-25 from the Children’s Department will be on hand for BOOK SALE: As part of the Birch Bay Chamber’s a “Party in a Park” gathering from 11am-1pm at

Sand Sculpture Competition and Rollback Weekend, Squalicum Creek Park, 1001 Squalicum Way. Kids of 07.21.21 attend a Book Sale from 10am-3pm Friday through all ages are welcome to come say hello and enjoy a Whatcom Museum Sunday at the future site of the Birch Bay Vogt fun and engaging StoryWalk®, receive a free book .16

Community Library, 7968 Birch Bay Dr. The Friends and a yard or window sign, talk to staff about what 29 # of Birch Bay Library will also be talking about the you’re reading, and more. Masks will be required for History Sunset Cruises library project and handing out a take-home craft. unvaccinated individuals ages 2 and older. WWW.WCLS.ORG WWW.BELLINGHAMPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG Local history with a SAT., JULY 24 THURS., JULY 29 BOOK SALE AFTERNOONS: Friends of the North BOOK IT!: From 4pm-5pm, students in grades waterfront view! Fork Library will host “Book Sale Afternoons” 4-6 can register for a “Book It!” meeting with

from 1pm-4pm Saturdays through July 31 in the the Whatcom County Library System. The virtual CASCADIA WEEKLY backyard of the North Fork Community Library, event features participants talking about their Book now for August sailings 7506 Kendall Rd. Attendees can browse a fabulous favorite series, graphic novels and book-to- 11 selection of used books at budget prices. movie adaptations. Tuesdays WWW.WCLS.ORG WWW.WCLS.ORG Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 SUN., JULY 25 SAT., JULY 31 6:30 - 8:30 PM GELATO AND POETRY: Attend “Gelato and Poetry YOUTH BOOK BONANZA: In recognition of the Night” from 6pm-7:30pm in the outdoor seating great reading that has taken place during the Learn more at: area at All That Jazz Boutique Gallery, 1015 Rail- summer, kids and teens can head to their local road Ave., #105. The first half-hour will be devoted library today to choose a free paperback book https://bit.ly/3eDagvG to the poetry of a featured local poet, followed by to keep, thanks to the generous support of the an open mic hour. The event takes place the second Whatcom County Library Foundation and Library Tickets: $35 Museum Members and fourth Sundays of the month. Friends Groups. $40 Non-Members (360) 223-8325 WWW.VILLAGEBOOKS.COM Available on Eventbrite.com UPCOMING EVENTS THURS., JULY 22 CURATOR TOUR: Take an in-person curator tour of “Fluid Formations: The Legacy of Glass in the Pacific Northwest” at 12:15pm visual and 2pm at Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES Building, 250 Flora St. Learn more about the artists and artwork featured in this stunning exhibition from curator of art Amy Chaloupka, who organized the show in partnership with 22 the Museum of Glass, galleries and individual artists. The one-hour tour is limited to six FOOD people, and requires pre-registration. Entry is Belinda Botzong, longtime painter Trish included with admission. Harding, and photographers Peter James WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG 17 17 and Clinton James. Combine dinner SAT., JULY 24 MARKET BY THE SEA: Peruse high-quality B-BOARD with art at Colo- arts and crafts with the Blaine Harbor as the phon Cafe, where oil backdrop at the weekly “Market by the Sea” paintings by Galina taking place from 10am-3pm at Blaine’s H and Lintz and images by G street plazas. The outdoor market will take place every Saturday through spring.

FILM 16 Sattva Photogra- WWW.BLAINECHAMBER.COM phy are on display through July. At REBEL ARTISTS: A variety of artists and 14 ATTEND Current and Furbish, artisans sell their creative wares at the Rebel Artists of Whatcom Art Market from 3pm-6pm

MUSIC WHAT: Fairhaven painter Scott Ward’s Fourth Friday Art creations beckon every Saturday at downtown Bellingham’s Commercial Street Plaza, 1315 Commercial St. Walk with vibrant color, 12 WHERE: Historic A rotating roster of vendors takes part in each whimsey and won- week’s event—check the collective’s Facebook ART 12 ART Fairhaven WHEN: 5pm-8pm der. page beforehand to find out who will be in Fri., July 23 Good Earth Pot- attendance. COST: Free tery is next on the WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/REBELARTISTSOFWHATCOM INFO: www.fairhaven alphabetic roundup, FISHBOY SIDEWALK SHOW: Peruse small WORDS 10 artwalk.com with fine art ce- framed drawings, paintings on wood and digi- tal prints at an inaugural Summer Sidewalk

8 ramic basketry by beloved Bellingham artist Larry Richmond being highlighted, Show taking place from 3pm-8pm at Fishboy and the work of more than 35 ceramic art- Gallery, 617 Virginia St. There will be more

“THE WANDERER,” BY DEB DOLE BY “THE WANDERER,” than 100 pieces created by folk artist R.R.

CURRENTS CURRENTS ists being displayed. In the Morgan Block Clark (Fishboy) to choose from, all priced at building, brave steep stairs to reach the $100 or less. 6 studio spaces of award-winning artist and WWW.FISHBOYGALLERY.COM BY AMY KEPFERLE writer Nancy Canyon, prolific painter and VIEWS illustrator Ben Mann, and painter and mu- THURS., JULY 29 DOCENT TOUR: Get insights into the

2 ralist Ron Pattern. techniques and processes utilized by glass By this point, you might be getting artists at a Docent Tour of “Fluid Formations:

MAIL From A to W thirsty. That means it’s time to head to The Legacy of Glass in the Pacific Northwest” RETURN OF THE FOURTH FRIDAY ART WALK the next “gallery” on the roster—Paws at 1pm at Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher for a Beer. There, you’ll see work by vari- Building, 250 Flora St. The one-hour tour will focus on specific works in the exhibition.

07.21.21 IT WASN’T a huge surprise when the April 2020 Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk was ous artists who have a knack for portray- Please register in advance; entry is included cancelled. At that point during the pandemic, staying home was the smartest thing people ing dogs. Discuss the canine creations with admission.

.16 could do to help keep themselves and their fellow community members safe. while sipping an IPA, then make your WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG 29

# Approximately 15 months later, the ramping up of COVID-19 vaccinations across way to Peter James Photography Gallery, Washington state has made it possible for humans to once again congregate in larger where the aforementioned artist will be JULY 30-AUG. 1 PORCH SALE: Shop a gigantic selection of numbers in public places—and for area artists to reacquaint themselves in person with showcasing nature photographs from “fabrics, fibers and fancies” at a Porch Sale their patrons. across Washington state. taking place from 9am-4pm Friday and Satur- The return of the Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk from 5pm-8pm on Fri., July 23 is More than 45 artists working in a va- day, and 9am-2pm Sunday in La Conner at the evidence that a cultural reawakening is currently underway. That night, a number of riety of mediums will be represented Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, venues will keep their doors open later than usual to welcome visitors and celebrate at the Whatcom Art Market, but mixed- 703 S. Second St.

CASCADIA WEEKLY WWW.QFAMUSEUM.ORG creative spirit, and you’re invited. media painter and fabric artist Deb Dole 12 To suss out the work you may come across while strolling through historic Fairhaven, of Eclectic Spirit will be the spotlighted SAT., JULY 31 it’s best to go from A to Z (or, in this case, W). At A Lot of Flowers, paintings by the late artist through the weekend. Take note GLASS GARDEN ART SALE: Christopher Mor- Ernest M. Swordmaker will be on display, and fans of outsider art and abstract expression- of her work while looking through the rison of Morrison Glass Art will host a Glass ism should take note of the self-taught artist’s treasure trove of paintings, which date from paintings, photography, jewelry, glass- Garden Art Sale from 10am-4pm in Bellingham at 1200 40th St. the 1960s to the 2000s. work, ceramics and fabrics of her fellow WWW.MORRISONARTWORKS.COM At Adored Boutique, Anastasia English’s one-of-a-kind resin art can be perused. “I find Whatcom Art Guild members. my inspiration in nature and bring that to my studio,” English explains, saying she uses the WAG member Penny Welch is looking PAINTINGS OF MY LIFE: Attend opening organic movements of resin to create the shadow and depths of nature. “Creating my art forward to welcoming visitors at the Fri- day of Beth Anna Margolis’ first solo exhibit, has become a process of self-discovery with texture, rhythm and flow,” she adds. day-night fete. “Paintings of My Life,” from 2pm-5pm at Gal- lery Syre, 465 W. Stuart Rd. The show features At Artwood Gallery, handcrafted chairs by local artists will be on display, and while “Our gallery,” she says, “is light and a selection of more than 60 works that you’re there check out wooden art, furniture, gifts and more from a variety of artisans. airy and a delight to browse, enjoy the include originals and Giclee print reproduc- Meanwhile, Blessings Salon and Spa will host a quartet of artists—multi-media maven art and meet local artists.” tions by the local painter, poet and writer. Also of local history exhibits at the Lynden Pioneer on display will be Margolis’ new book, Paintings Museum. Admission is $10-$12. Home OF Bellingham's Best Bloody Mary of My Life, which includes excerpts of poetry and WWW.LYNDENPIONEERMUSEUM.ORG paintings from her previous book, Uplifted Down Syndrome, along with new essays, poems and art- MATZKE GALLERY: “The Pilchuck Glass School work that hasn’t yet been seen. Gallery Syre will Show” can be seen from 11am-5pm Friday through Now open for indoor also introduce a new selection of David Syre’s Sunday (and by appointment) through Aug. 22 paintings made in the spring. Both exhibits will on Camano Island at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and and outdoor seating! be on display from 11am-4pm Tuesdays through Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way. The multi-artist Saturdays through Oct. 23. show also features works by Northwest painters, Order by phone or at bayouonbay.com

WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM plus 45 artists in the 10-acre sculpture park. Tuesday - Friday 3pm - 9pm 22

WWW.MATZKEFINEART.COM Saturday - Sunday 10am -9pm OOD ONGOING EXHIBITS MONA: “Future Artifacts” shows from 10am-5pm Brunch menu available F daily through Oct. 10 in La Conner at the Museum ALLIED ARTS: “Lands Real and Imagined” shows of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. The exhibit Saturday & Sunday until 3pm from 11am-4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays features work by Lummi Nation glass artist Dan 17 through July 31 at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Friday, who draws from cultural themes and uses Happy hour 3-6pm, all day Tuesday This installment will include landscape-inspired modern processes—while still maintaining basic pieces from painters Lori Nelson Clonts and Jen- Native American qualities. B-BOARD nifer Kapnek, photographer John D’Onofrio, and WWW.MONAMUSEUM.ORG ceramic artist Stacy Murphy. Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine since 2007 WWW.ALLIEDARTS.ORG PERRY AND CARLSON: “Cabin Rain Revisited,” featuring paintings by the late Northwest master (360) 752-2968 | www.bayouonbay.com | 1300 Bay St. Bellingham A GUILDED GALLERY: Stanwood-Camano Arts William Slater from 1939-2007, shows from 11am- FILM 16 Guild hosts a “Celebrate Summer” juried show 6pm daily (except Tuesdays) through July in Mount from 11am-5pm Wednesdays through Saturdays Vernon at Perry and Carlson Gallery, 504 S. First St. 14 through Sept. 2 at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 WWW.PERRYANDCARLSON.COM 271st St. NW. WWW.STANWOODCAMANOART.COM QUILT MUSEUM: From 11am-5pm Wednesday MUSIC through Sunday, visit La Conner’s Pacific North-

ARTWOOD: Hours are currently 11am-6pm west Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second 12 12 Wednesdays through Saturdays at Artwood Gal- St. Currently on display are “Small Expressions: ART ART lery, 1000 Harris Ave. Please wear a mask when Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., “ “Rhythms entering the gallery; gloves will be available for of Light,” and “Whirlwinds & Whirlpools: New guests who need to handle the merchandise. Work by Larkin Van Horn.” WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM WWW.QFAMUSEUM.ORG WORDS 10 GOOD EARTH: Ceramic baskets by Larry Richmond SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Peruse works by NW will be highlighted from 11am-5pm daily through Pastel Society artists at a “Signature Member 8 Saturdays, and 11am-4pm Sundays through July at Show” from 11am-5pm Wednesday through Good Earth Pottery, 1000 Harris Ave. Sunday through Aug. 1 in Anacortes at the Scott WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave. More than 50

panels depict various styles of work and methods CURRENTS HOTEL BELLWETHER: View painter and mixed- of craftsmanship. August 12th 13th 14th 2021 media master David Syre’s latest installation, WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM 6 “An Artist’s Universe,” hanging throughout IEWS the corridors, lobby and dining room of Hotel SMITH & VALLEE: View works by ceramicist and V Bellwether and the Lighthouse Grill—where mixed-media artist Sara Jacobson and sculptor you’ll be welcome to wander the halls to grasp Brian O’Neill from 10am-5pm Friday through Sun- JOLIE HOLLAND 2 his methods and creative dialogues. The works day through Aug. 1 in Edison at Smith & Vallee will be on display at One Bellwether Way through Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. MAIL the summer. WWW.SMITHANDVALLEEGALLERY.COM WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM WINSTON JARRETT SPARK MUSEUM: Check out a variety of exhibits

I.E. GALLERY: Check out award-winning from 11am-5pm Wednesdays through Sundays at 07.21.21 Pacific Northwest artist Sheila Klein’s new the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, 1312 THE DUSTY 45'S exhibit, “Flags and Monuments,” from 11am- Bay St. General admission is $5-$8. Visit the .16

5pm Fridays through Sundays through Aug. 1 museum’s COVID update page before visiting. 29 in Edison at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. In WWW.SPARKMUSEUM.ORG the show, Klein remakes the images of flags HOT DAMN SCANDAL and monuments with crocheting, stitchery and WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works by as many as weaving. This body of work was completed over 45 Whatcom Art Guild members can be viewed the past four years. from 11am-5pm daily at Whatcom Art Market, WWW.IEEDISON.COM 1103 11th St. Through July 25, mixed-media THE SONS OF RAINIER painter and fiber artist Deb Dole’s work will be

JANSEN ART CENTER: A “Summer Juried highlighted. From July 27-Aug. 1, Karen Silver- CASCADIA WEEKLY # Exhibit,” Seiko Purdue’s “Kumihimo Wishes: nale’s acrylic mixed-media work can be explored. ...and many more! Current Times,” Gregory Kammer’s “New Ter- WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG 13 rain,” and “Quilting Forward: New Works by the Bellingham Modern Quilt Guild” can be WHATCOM MUSEUM: View “Fluid Formations: seen from 12pm-4:30pm Thursdays through The Legacy of Glass in the Pacific Northwest,” Saturdays through Aug. 26 at Lynden’s Jansen “El Zodíaco Familiar,” “All Dressed Up,” “Silk for Art Center, 321 Front St. The ninth annual “Cup Suffragettes and Schoolchildren: The Impact Show” can also be perused on the Jansen’s of Kimono on European and American Design website through that date. Practices, c. 1890-1930,” “Votes for Women: A WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG Portrait of Persistence,” and “People of the Sea and Cedar” from 12pm-5pm Thursdays through TICKETS ARE PRE-SALE ONLY! LYNDEN PIONEER MUSEUM: From 12pm-4pm Sundays at Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Mondays through Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm Sat- Building and Old City Hall. Entry fees are $5-$10. www.stringbandjamboree.com urdays, and 12pm-4pm Sundays, peruse a variety WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG rumor has it THINGS ARE HAPPENING, folks. All kinds of things, all over the place. It does the heart good. Before I get into the happenings at hand, music I wish to be clear about where I’m at with SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT events re: COVID. I feel very strongly that venues and event planners are free to get 22 down to business as they adhere to state

FOOD mandates. Because nearly everyone read- ing this is an adult with the ability to make decisions in their own interest, if you feel 17 tures 13 different shows that were filmed for safe attending events, please do so. If this year’s festival. Through July 25, pick and you do not feel safe, please opt out until

B-BOARD choose, or binge-watch all of them in one fell such time as you do feel safe. Please do swoop. Choose from Blue Moon Marquee, Bucker- not come down on or call out those venues field’s Band, Tim Hearsey Music, Locarno, Khari or events that are respecting the rules and Wendell McClelland, Kathleen Nisbet, Marin Pat- guidelines simply because those guidelines

FILM 16 enaude, Dawn Pemberton, Jocelyn Pettit Band, are not in sync with your own. Let’s extend Paul Pigat and the Grand Koolios, Redbird, Tsatsu each other all the grace we can. Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack) and Vashaan Music That said, let’s get down to the business 14 14 (Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra). of having a good time. M U S I C

MUSIC “Showcasing a dynamic mix of musical In my role as part- styles and genres from some of BC’s finest art- time projectionist ist—from meditative Persian song, to blues, (who hasn’t worked to Mexican son jarocho, a shift since March ART 12 to funky soul dance, it’s 2020) and full-time all free for you to enjoy advocate (my real BY CAREY ROSS at your leisure,” orga- 24/7 position) for the nizers say. “The shows Pickford Film Center, it is my duty to tell WORDS 10 were filmed at various you that we’re once again up to our old

8 Vancouver venues, which shenanigans of turning every space we adds and extra-special can into an impromptu, temporary movie HEAR flair and vibe to each theater. This time the space in question is CURRENTS experience.” outside our building at 1318 Bay Street, WHAT: Vancouver Folk Music Festival If you dig what you see the date is Fri., July 23 (movie begins at 6 WHEN: Through and hear, consider mak- dusk) and the event is “Unstreamable.” July 25 ing a donation of any If you think that name sounds familiar, VIEWS WHERE: Online size so you can head back that’s because it’s the name of a regular COST: By donation

2 to the beach in 2022. column in the Stranger covering those TALISK INFO: www. thefestival.bc.ca Keep the giving spirit films that are inexplicably not to be MAIL PHOTO BY CRAIG CORSE CRAIG BY PHOTO ------in mind for the 34th an- found on streaming services. This event is WHAT: Mission Folk nual Mission Folk Music that column come to cinematic life, com- Music Festival Festival, which is also plete with its writers-turned-hosts-for- WHEN: 7pm-10pm

07.21.21 BY AMY KEPFERLE online this year, and is the-evening, Jasmyne Keimig and Chase July 23-25 WHERE: Online also being offered gratis. Burns. The film in question is Pink Floyd’s

.16 COST: By donation The second annual “Folk The Wall, and I can think of no better film 29

# INFO: www. at Home” takes place July to resurrect the Pickford’s two-decade- BC or Bust missionfolk 23-25, with three main- long tradition of showing outdoor movies FOLK AT HOME musicfestival.ca stage concert evening (read even more about it on page 16). showcases highlighting Near the end of the movie, I’m going GRAB YOUR passport, because it’s time to cross the border. You won’t an eclectic range of musical talent from Canada to ride a flying pig over the crowd before need a suitcase or road snacks for this aural adventure, but you will need to and beyond, including West My Friend, Liam taking a battering ram to the exterior set some time aside to make the virtual visit to Canada a worthy one. Docherty, Kara-Kata Afrobeat Group, Talisk, the wall of the PFC. Just kidding. They won’t CASCADIA WEEKLY During typical summers, the journey to the scenic shores of Jericho Park to Shari Ulrich Quartet, Moskitto Bar, and more. let me ride the flying pig until I work at 14 attend the annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival probably would’ve involved a “Festival audiences will experience a show- least 20 shift hours. I am disappointed, whole lot of advance planning—from timing your crossing through Blaine or case of everything from down-home roots but like the song says, all in all, it’s just Sumas just right, to remembering to pack sunscreen, to sussing out the typi- music to sounds from the global melting pot, another brick in the wall. cally loaded lineup and deciding how best to manage your time upon arrival. to chamber folk, blues and Celtic, a fusion In other news of al fresco entertain- However, this year’s “Vancouver Folk Musical Festival at Home” calls for of West African kora and flamenco, and so ment happening on Bay Street, the Down- residents of Canada and the United States to sit tight just a little longer. much more,” festival director Michelle De- town Sounds lineup has been announced Although vaccinations have ramped up in both countries since the VFMF mers Shaevitz says of the event that usually and it looks a little something like this: board cancelled the in-person action in March, an event that typically draws fills Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission, Nite Wave (Aug. 4), Eldridge Gravy and thousands of people to its multiple stages each day couldn’t move forward BC every July. “We warmly welcome back the the Court Supreme (Aug. 11), High Step without risking the safety of community members, staff, contractors, art- audiences who have supported the festival Society (Aug. 18), and my mom’s favorite ists, vendors, sponsors, suppliers, patrons and festival supporters. for more than 30 years, and invite new folks band, the Dusty 45s (Aug. 25). See you on That’s the bummer news. The much-better news is that “VFMF @ Home” fea- to join us.” Bay Street. doit

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FOOD more likely to win prizes, and they can also be first in line when Back East BBQ shows 17 up at 7pm to help feed the crowd. At

B-BOARD 8pm, a DJ will start spinning vinyl, and by the time the ris- 16 16 ing moon makes its FILM FILM 16 ATTEND way onto the scene WHAT: an hour or so later, attendees will hope-

14 “Unstreamable: Not In Your Wildest fully be in the mood Streams,” featuring

MUSIC for some psychedelic Pink Floyd: The Wall cinema. WHERE: Outside the Pickford Film Center, For those wonder- 1318 Bay St. ing why the ’80s-era ART 12 WHEN: Fri., July 23. offering is still rel- The movie will be evant in the modern shown at moonrise. day, consider what COST: Free the late film critic

WORDS 10 INFO: www.pickford cinema.org Roger Ebert said in

8 2010 when he pro- vided an updated version of his review of Pink Floyd: The Wall, aptly explaining

CURRENTS why the film director Alan Parker once described as being “one of the most mis- 6 erable experiences of my creative life” has staying power. VIEWS “This isn’t the most fun to listen to

2 and some viewers don’t find it too much fun to watch,” Ebert wrote, “but the MAIL 1982 film is without question the best of all serious fiction films devoted to PINK FLOYD: THE WALL rock. Seeing it now in more timid times,

07.21.21 it looks more daring than it did in 1982, when I saw it in Cannes. Alan Parker, a di-

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# sion shows that can’t currently be sourced widely varied projects, here collaborates on major streaming services. Their list is with Gerald Scarfe, a biting British po- updated when and if they are able to be litical caricaturist, to make what is es- Unstreamable streamed, and the duo also lets readers sentially an experimental indie. It com- know where the flicks they’re recommend- bines wickedly powerful animation with a THIS SERIES IS OFF THE WALL ing can be found in the meantime. surrealistic trip through the memory and “Currently, there are 315 films on this hallucinations of an overdosing rock star. CASCADIA WEEKLY SOON AFTER the full moon rises on Fri., July 23, a surreal scene will be revealed list,” Keimig and Burns explained in a It touches on sex, nuclear disarmament, 16 outside of Bellingham’s Pickford Film Center when Pink Floyd: The Wall further lights June 25 column. “Each one was unstream- the agony of warfare, childhood feelings up the night. able when it was added. That means we of abandonment, the hero’s deep unease This isn’t your typical summer film fare. Based on the 1979 Pink Floyd album The couldn’t find it on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, about women, and the lifestyle of a rock Wall, the British musical about a deeply troubled rock star who constructs a physical or any of the other 300-plus streaming star at the end of his rope.” and emotional barrier around himself following the demise of his father was released services available in the United States. If you can’t make it to the Friday night in 1982 to mostly positive reviews and robust ticket sales. And despite its long list of We also couldn’t find it available for rent shindig and are bummed that you’re miss- disturbing imagery—which includes violence, gore, uncomfortable sexual situations, or purchase through platforms like Prime ing out on all the freaky full-moon fun, rampant drug use, warfare, fascism, creepy kids and animated sequences known to Video or iTunes. We don’t consider user- host your own showing by obtaining the cause viewers to get more than a little tripped out—it’s now considered a cult classic. generated videos, like unauthorized You- title from Bellingham’s only remaining But why is it showing in front of the Bay Street movie hub, and why now? The answer Tube uploads, to be streamable.” place to rent videos, Film is Truth. You lies in an endeavor by The Stranger writers Jasmyne Keimig and Chase Burns. Unstream- Pink Floyd: The Wall was the topic of won’t even have to wait until the next able, their weekly column in the Seattle-based paper, recommends movies and televi- another Unstreamable column in June, full moon to do so. announces to whatever great power might be listening, BY AMY ALKON fee with your bestie ran long and you BY ROB BREZSNY “Thank you for my problems, and I send my love every- faked an orgasm so you could get on where.” She’s sincere. She regards her sadness and her with your day? challenges as being equally important to her happiness FREE WILL and success. The difficulties teach her what she didn’t THE SCIENCE ADVICE even realize she needed to know, and make her ap- HASTE CRIME preciate the good times more intensely. I suggest you GODDESS After my third date with a guy, he texted and ASTROLOGY borrow from her approach right now. asked why we hadn’t had sex yet. I was tak- BOND SCARE ing it slow-ish because I was trying to figure ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Valerie LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nobel Prize-winning

Andrews reminds us that as children, we all had the author Albert Camus wrote, “Great feelings bring with

My roommate and I are best friends, and we’ve out whether I liked him (and vice versa). I 22 “magical capacity to see the land as an animal does; them their own universe”—which he said may either lived together for four years. Recently, she got was pretty annoyed at his question, and we to experience the sky from the perspective of a flower be degraded or splendid, selfish or generous. I love

into a pretty serious relationship, and it seems agreed we should stop seeing each other. or a bee; to feel the earth quiver and breathe beneath that he allowed for the possibility that great feelings FOOD us; to know a hundred different smells of mud and could be positive and noble. So many renowned think- her priorities have totally shifted. Is a best Well, last week, he started texting me again. listen unselfconsciously to the soughing of the trees.” ers focus on negative and ignoble states of mind. In friend always second place to a boyfriend? Or Nothing groundbreaking, just “hey” and Oh, how I would love you to be able to recover even a accordance with current astrological potentials, Libra, 17 17 17 are they both of equal value? “what’s up.” What’s his deal—does he want fraction of those talents in the coming days. My read- your task is to cultivate feelings that are splendid —Hurt another chance? Do I give it to him? ing of the current astrological potentials tells me that and generous. These sentiments should exalt you, your chances of doing so are much better than usual. uplift you, and empower you to spread transformative B-BOARD —Unsure B-BOARD Your ability to connect with the eternal child and wise benevolence to those whose lives you touch. A female best friend can do a lot animal within you is at a peak. to make you happy—even give you a You probably like to wait to have sex SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “How can you hold on baby—though she’ll have to wait till until a guy shows he’s truly interested TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus singer Barbara to something that won’t hold still?” asked Scorpio poet Streisand has a shopping mall built below her large Benjamin Fondane. In general, you Scorpios have more the NICU nurse gets busy and kidnap in who you are—reflected in his asking home. Its purpose isn’t to sell consumer goods to talent than every other sign of the zodiac at doing just FILM 16 one for you. questions like, “So, who are your favor- strangers but rather to stash her precious belongings that: corralling wiggly, slippery things and making them and show them off when friends come over. Among the work for you. And I expect this skill will be especially in

It can feel like a betrayal to be ite authors?” as opposed to, “Say, can 14 downgraded in your bestie’s life when you put your feet behind your head?” storefronts are an antique store, doll shop, costume play for you during the coming weeks. Your grasp on the shop, and candy store. The coming weeks would be an elusive assets won’t ever be perfect, but it will be suf- a serious boyfriend comes around. Having sex can leave a woman with a excellent time for you to start building a shopping mall ficiently effective to accomplish small wonders. MUSIC However, evolution’s ultimately to belly of “OMG. How the hell do I pay for beneath your home, too, Taurus. If that’s too expen- blame. “We are survival machines— orthodontia, rehab and grad school?” sive or complicated, here are alternatives: 1. Revitalize SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian 12 robot vehicles blindly programmed” Because of this, female emotions your appreciation for your treasured possessions. 2. Calvin Trillin is a witty writer with a good imagination Acquire a new treasured possession or two that will in- and a flair for inventive language. But back in school, ART by evolution to preserve our genes by evolved to make women feel unhappy or spire you to love your life even more than you already he confesses, “Math was always my bad subject. passing them to generations after us, ambivalent about having sex in the ab- do. 3. Reacquaint yourself with the spiritual powers I couldn’t convince my teachers that many of my explains biologist Richard Dawkins in sence of signs a guy cares about them that your treasured possessions arouse in you. answers were meant ironically.” You Sagittarians are “The Selfish Gene.” (and will stick around and “invest”). authorized by the cosmic powers-that-be to borrow GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Dalai Lama says your style and attitude from Trillin in the coming WORDS 10 Simply put, we’re each a big flesh However, men’s standards for sex part- there are core similarities between science and Bud- weeks. So you shouldn’t be fixated on mathematical

bus driven by our genes, subconscious- ners tend to be, um, lower: along the dhism. Both keep searching for ever-more complete precision and fastidious logic; your task is not to be 8 ly steered to do their bidding. Psy- lines of, “So, are you female?” (if the versions of the truth. Both employ firsthand observa- conceptually impeccable and scrupulously sensible. chiatrist and evolutionary medicine man asking is solidly straight)—and in tion and experimentation to do that noble work. If Rather, you have a license to be extra lyrical and lush they find new information that contradicts previously and rhapsodic and humorous and irrepressible. founder Randolph Nesse sums up the a pinch: “Are you at least a mammal?” held versions of the truth, both are willing to discard CURRENTS grim reality: Evolution “does not give When the evolved “sexual strategy” them. Now that you Geminis are entering the Deep CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 2011, an eBay a fig about our happiness.” It likewise that’s typically optimal for one sex— Questioning Phase of your astrological cycle, I’d love seller produced a 19th-century photo that he said 6 you to make generous use of the Buddhist/Scientific proved Capricorn actor Nicholas Cage is a time-travel- doesn’t care whether we have friends, like women taking it slowly—conflicts approach. More complete versions of the truth will ing vampire. Although the character in the image did VIEWS save for how they might help us sur- with that of the other, “strategic inter- be available in abundance in the coming weeks—if indeed resemble the Oscar-winning star, he rejected

vive and pass on our genes. ference” like deception often ensues, you’re alert for them. the theory, and emphatically declared that he is not a 2 This sounds cold, but understand- explains evolutionary psychologist Da- time-traveling vampire. Maybe that all sounds absurd, CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian artist but I must tell you that you may soon have to deal MAIL ing the evolutionary reality can help vid Buss. Men feigning commitment to Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656) achieved the with people’s equally inaccurate and off-kilter theories you stay in your friend’s life and keep get sex is an example of this. However, impossible: She became a supremely skilled and about you. My advice: Don’t take it personally. Simply her in yours—perhaps without tak- with the evolution of this strategy, a renowned painter in an era when women had virtually correct others' misimpressions and rely solely on your- no opportunities to become artists. Many aspects of self for definitive ideas about who you are. ing her shift in priorities personally. deception-circumventing counterstrat- 07.21.21 her work distinguished her from other painters. For I use that understanding—despite egy co-evolved in women: defaulting to example, she depicted women as having strong, agile AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’ve assembled finding kids loud, sticky and expen- the assumption they’re being conned hands and arms. In Artemisia’s world, the power of excerpts of love poems for your inspiration. Why? .16 sive—to be supportive of friends who into bed until proven otherwise. women’s wrists, forearms and fingers signifies their Because you’re entering the Intensified Intimacy 29 are moms of young kids. I insist to Chances are the guy’s little “where’s ability to put their mark upon the world, to accomplish Phase of your astrological cycle. Consider using the strenuous practical tasks with grace and flair. If I were following riffs as inspiration when you interact with them (and genuinely feel) that it’s OK my sex?!” tantrum resulted from his going to paint images of you in the coming weeks, I loved ones. 1. “I profess the religion of love; it’s the if they need to put off a call or drinks getting impatient and fed up and fall- would also portray you as having strong, agile hands belief, the faith I keep.” 2. “Holding your hand, I can we’ve planned when they’re wiped ing out of strategic pretendo mode. and arms. I suspect you’ll have potent agency to get hear your bones singing into mine and feel the moon from work plus momming. An impor- Buss explains that our emotions are our things done—to adeptly manipulate the material world as it rolls through you.” 3. “Raw light spills from your to serve your ideals. (Thoughts about Artemisia’s hands eyes, utterly naked, awakening an intoxicating shim- tant caveat: These are dear friends first line of defense against strategic

come from art historian Mary D. Garrard.) mer of adventure.” 4. “I ask you please to speak to CASCADIA WEEKLY # who show up for me if I’m in need; I’m interference, and right on cue, yours me forever.” (Poem fragments are from Ibn 'Arabi, Al- not rolling over for a bunch of userish were all “You pig!” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Once upon a time”: Saddiq Al-Raddi, Herman Hesse, Sara Eliza Johnson, 17 That’s your phrase of power these days. What and Alejandra Pizarnik.) socio-Pattys. Regarding why the guy’s back, he do I mean by that? I’m suggesting that you will You likewise might consider recon- might be bored or desperate—or think strengthen your problem-solving abilities by engag- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An Australian witch figuring your expectations so you two he made a mistake. It’s possible he ing in playful pretending for the sheer fun of it. I’m named Michelle Clinton praises the joys of a “moon can stay friends and you won’t make misses you and wants another chance. predicting that you will boost your confidence by garden.” It features flowers and plants that reveal dreaming up amusing magical stories in which you their full beauty after dark. Among the flowers that her feel she has to choose between If you’re open to giving him one, make endure heroic tests and achieve epic feats. And I’m bloom at night are evening primrose, angel’s trumpet, you and the guy. You’d surely lose it clear that if he’s just looking for a proposing that you will fine-tune your ability to and Dutchman’s pipe cactus. As for the flowers whose that battle—which means you and she hookup, he’s in the wrong place. As accomplish practical feats if you regard your robust aromas are most potent after the sun sets: night- would both end up losing. Supposedly, for when you might have sex with him, imagination as crucial to your success. blooming jasmine, garden heliotrope, and honeysuckle. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you a truly “intimate” relationship is the if ever, it’ll happen when it happens. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo singer-song- will have resemblances to a moon garden in the near sort you have with a man you love, (Your vagina is not on a preset timer writer Fiona Apple says she’s not religious. On the future, Pisces. Be alert for opportunities to glow and but...well...when’s the last time cof- like a bomb.) other hand, she regularly kneels on the ground and grow in the dark. (More: tinyurl.com/LunarGarden) rearEnd comix + sudoku Service & Repair of Japanese and European vehicles Sudoku

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CRC 2924761 09/2020 2020 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Member SIPC. the winner is, I advise them to take KENNY ON THE MOVE their winnings and invest them into I've spent SUCCULENTS AND breakfast burritos. enough time in SWEETS Marysville to IMBIBE AND BANTAM IS BACK know that city INDULGE While Mallard worked to refill its needs all of the Have you ever been coffers with ice cream after the failure dining destina- hanging out at Wander of its walk-ins, its sister restaurant tions it can Brewing and thought Bantam 46 was preparing to reopen get. Good thing it's about to get to yourself, "You know what would make to indoor dining. They did so on July one more in the form of the latest

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BUSINESS 16 and by 8:30pm on July 17, happy Coconut Kenny's location. The pizza sale." If so, have I got an event for you.

diners had cleaned them totally out chain is going to bust into Snohom- Queen of the Popup Saltadena is teaming FOOD BRIEFS of chicken. They'll do it all over again ish County with its patented "taste up with Garden Spot Nursery on July 24 and beginning July 21—and this time you'll of paradise," but no word yet on

both are taking their shows on the road to 17 07.21.2021 be able to chase your fried chicken a grand opening date. Given that 17 BY CAREY ROSS the brewery for Succulents and Sweets. New with a Mallard ice cream dessert. they've opened six restaurants so Public food truck will handle the savory fare B-BOARD far, they're probably pretty quick and Wander will handle the beverages. B-BOARD RESTAURANT NEWS LOCUS when it comes to a buildout. THE ANMLY EMPIRE REFOCUS After fueling The lovely folks

my pandemic at Locus spent a FILM 16 year with their very trying year BUSINESS BUBBLING UP breakfast burritos, spreading as MW SOAPWORKS 14 Anmly now has much sunshine as In their effort to do their part to keep our com- enough money in possible via uplifting personal mes- munity clean, MW Soapworks is opening a storefront MUSIC the coffer to grow sages scrawled on the cups of to-go at 1310 Commercial St., aka the Commercial Street their operations. They're expanding beverages. Now that we're beyond Parking Garage, aka the Parkade. They've been sling- into a new space, which will come with the point where we need to rely on

ing their soap and self-care products at local stores ART 12 a rebrand of the company. They're hir- their brand of good cheer to make it and farmers markets and now they'll have a store of ing for several key positions and offer- through, they're closing for a bit to their very own. No opening date has been set but ing a $500 gift certificate to whoever refocus and retool their business. We good progress is being made. Head to the Wednes- comes up with the perfect new name hope to see them again soon—they're

day Farmers Market and ask them all about it. WORDS 10 for their growing enterprise. Whoever my favorite motivational speakers. 8

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UPCOMING Market will take place in the park- EVENTS ing lot of the North Fork Library, 7506 Kendall Rd. WED., JULY 21 WWW.TWINSISTERSMARKET.COM SEDRO MARKET: Attend the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market from LUMMI ISLAND MARKET: Stop by 3pm-7pm at the city’s Hammer the Lummi Island Saturday Market chow Heritage Square located at Ferry from 10am-1pm in the field next RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES and Metcalf streets. to the Islander Grocery, 2106 S. WWW.SEDROWOOLLEY Nugent Rd. FARMERSMARKET.COM (360) 758-2815 OR WWW. 22

22 OURLUMMISLAND.ORG WEDNESDAY MARKET: Bellingham FOOD FOOD Farmers Market’s Wednesday Market CONCRETE MARKET: The Concrete takes place from 4pm-7pm weekly Saturday Market takes place from through Sept. 29 on the waterfront 10am-1pm at the Concrete Commu- 17 boat delicata. Never having grown squash near the pump track at Waypoint nity Center, 45821 Railroad Ave. from seed, I figured I’d give it a whirl and Park, 300 W. Laurel St. WWW.CONCRETESATURDAY WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG MARKET.COM

B-BOARD see what happened. What happened is that my experiment BREWERS CRUISE: San Juan BELLINGHAM MARKET: The Bell- was successful. I’m currently stocking Cruises continues its popular ingham Farmers Market continues the larder with four or five yellow and Bellingham Bay Brewers Cruise its 29th season from 10am-2pm from 6:30pm-8pm every Wednesday Saturdays through December at

FILM 16 green zucchinis every day, and the num- through Sept. 22 leaving from the Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad ber of viable specimens is growing by the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Ave. Attendees can expect about minute. I’m obsessively hunting down Harris Ave. Tickets are $39. 60-70 vendors per market day, 14 recipes and adding the vining herbaceous WWW.WHALES.COM including farmers, food producers and artisans offering locally grown

MUSIC plant to everything I can think of—from ground turkey tacos to omelets, pasta, THURS., JULY 22 and produced goods. BARKLEY MARKET: Peruse goods WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG spaghetti sauce and soup. Zucchini bread from local vendors, check out food has been made. I’ve grilled and roasted truck options for lunch and listen LYNDEN FARMERS MARKET: The ART 12 the beauties. After a recent produce har- to live music at the Barkley Market Lynden Farmers Market operates vest, I conjured up a refreshing arugula from 11am-3pm at the Barkley Vil- from 10am-2pm at the city’s Cen- salad with shaved zucchini, mint and ba- lage Green, 2215 Rimland Dr. tennial Park, located the corner of WWW.BARKLEYVILLAGE.COM 4th and Grover streets. sil leaves, parmesan cheese, fresh lemon WWW.LYNDENFARMERSMARKET.COM WORDS 10 juice and zest, and chopped pistachios. FRI., JULY 23 FERNDALE MARKET: The Ferndale DOCKSIDE MARKET: A Bellingham 8 Recipes I’ve recently been inspired by and hope to replicate in the near future Public Market takes place from Dockside Market takes place from include sheet pan ratatouille, zucchini 2pm-6pm in the parking lot of 10am-2pm at Gate 5 or 7 at Squa- the Ferndale Grocery Outlet, 1750 licum Harbor. Product availability

CURRENTS parmesan crisps, zucchini ribbon pizza, LaBounty Dr. and sale dates throughout the Italian baked zucchini fries, lemony WWW.FERNDALEPUBLICMARKET.ORG seasons will vary; the operation of 6 crab and zucchini pasta, taco-stuffed the market reflects the dynamic zucchini, and creamy zucchini potato SALMON DINNER SAIL: Combine circumstances local fisher-folks VIEWS soup. Condiment-wise, I’m looking into your tastes for adventure and navigate. delicious food when the three- WWW.BELLINGHAMSEAFEAST.ORG/

2 making the courgettes into relish or hour “Bellingham Bay Salmon DOCKSIDEMARKET marmalade, pickling them, or following Dinner Sail” takes place aboard MAIL Julia Child’s easy-peasy instructions for the Schooner Zodiac leaving at SUMMER MARKET SERIES: As ZUCCHINI FRITTERS zucchini butter as a way to use up more 6pm from the Bellingham Cruise part of a Summer Market Series, of the summer squash. Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Tickets walk the acreage, visit a farm are $59-$79. stand, pick berries or veggies and

07.21.21 Zucchini fritters are also on my mind. WWW.SCHOONERZODIAC.COM peruse fare from more than 20 local Although I’ve made them before, it’s been artisans at a Farm Market taking BY AMY KEPFERLE

.16 a minute. Research confirms they’re still SAT., JULY 24 place from 10am-4pm at Birch Bay

29 ANACORTES FARMERS MARKET: Home Farm, 8020 Kickerville Rd. # a crowd favorite, and there are approxi- mately one million ways to cook them. Attend the 32nd annual Anacortes WWW.HOMEFARM.FARM Farmers Market from 9am-2pm at I can add corn or carrots, make them Gad-zukes! the Depot Arts and Community SUN., JULY 25 gluten-free, put goat cheese on top, fry Center, 611 R. Ave. BIRCHWOOD MARKET: Find fresh THE SQUASH OF SUMMER them, bake them, make smoked tomato WWW.ANACORTES produce and more from as many sauce for a dip (although I’m thinking FARMERSMARKET.ORG as 10 growers and producers from WHEN PURCHASING plant seeds, a C-note goes a long a lemony yogurt sauce sounds better), 9am-2pm at the Birchwood Farmers

CASCADIA WEEKLY MOUNT VERNON FARMERS Market in the neighborhood’s for- way. I found this out in late April soon after a grateful house serve them with fresh tomatoes and Feta, MARKET: Check out a variety mer Albertsons parking lot, 1538 22 guest gifted me with a $100 credit for Baker Creek Heirloom add shrimp, make zucchini bacon fritters of produce, flowers and artisan Birchwood Ave. Seed Company. with avocado, or slap them between buns wares at the Mount Vernon Farmers WWW.TWINSISTERSMARKET.COM It didn’t seem like I was spending “real” money as my online to make a burger. Market from 9am-2pm at the city’s order of Non-GMO seeds grew, and I may have gone a wee bit The possibilities seem endless, but I Riverwalk Park, 509 S. First St. SKAGIT FARMERS MARKET: At- WWW.MOUNTVERNONFARMERS tend the new Skagit Valley Farmers overboard. In addition to packets of flowers—asters, sunflow- have a backup plan if I get sick of the MARKET.ORG Market from 10am-2pm just north ers, calendula, nasturtium, cosmos, marigolds, strawflower and summer squash. National Sneak Some of Christianson’s Nursery in and poppies—I also ordered seeds so I could attempt to grow basil, Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch TWIN SISTERS MARKETS: From around the Vinery, 15612 Best Rd. green beans, beets, bok choy, lettuce, arugula, peas, radishes, Day is on Sun., August 8, and if I’ve 9am-3pm, stop by the Twin Sisters The weekly market will feature a cabbage, spinach, chard, and winter and summer squash. reached my limit by then, I’ll leave the Farmers Market’s Nugents Corner full range of community farmers Market in the parking lot of the and craft vendors every Sunday That last line item is the one to pay attention to. Since the house at dawn to “gift” my friends and Bluebird Building, 3833 Mt. Baker through Sept. 26. sky was the limit, I clicked “order” on golden zucchini, green neighbors with seasonal bounty. It’s Hwy. From 10am-3pm, the Kendall WWW.CHRISTIANSONSNURSERY.COM bush zucchini, lemon squash, straightneck squash, and honey the least I can do. 22 22

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