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But, what if you had a child who treats, free refill bags for your leash and more 19 caught the coronavirus, recovered, but will help address the “poop problem” in parks. Additional Bark Steward Parties will take place was then diagnosed with diabetes? Evi- FOOD at Little Squalicum Park (May 27), Cordata Park dence is accumulating that COVID-19’s (June 10), Fairhaven Park (June 24), Cornwall ripple effects include an increase in dia- Park (July 8), and Bloedel Donovan Park (July betes diagnoses post-COVID, even among 22). The drop-in events are kid- and dog- 15 some mild cases in children. friendly. Please be prepared to follow current COVID guidelines.
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speed. We owe that to our young peo- PERENNIAL PLANT SALE: Whatcom County .16 ple—they are the future. Master Gardeners will host a Self-Service Plant DUNGENESS 19 # —Micki Jackson, Bellingham Sale through June 6 in Ferndale at Hovander MAC & CHEESE Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Ave. Plant tables featuring timeless and unique perennials will be Dungeness crab and gemelli pasta tossed in a creamy mornay sauce set up near the historic Hovander House during with gruyere, Parmesan and white park hours, and payments and donations can be cheddar cheese. Topped with a toasted SEND YOUR LETTERS placed in the onsite money box. Proceeds from old bay and Ritz cracker crust. the fundraiser support gardening outreach and Served daily $17.95 education in Whatcom County. Due to COVID CASCADIA WEEKLY restrictions, the Master Gardeners weren’t able to hold their traditional plant sale, so this event will 3 help get more plants into more people’s hands. WWW.WHATCOMMGF.ORG FRI., MAY 21 BIKE ANYWHERE DAY: In place of Bike to Work and School Day, take part in Bike Anywhere Got something on your mind? Share how Day by biking to work, school, for an errand or you feel. Send us letters and please keep just for the fun of it. As an incentive to start riding, Whatcom Smart Trips will also be hosting them short and consise (300 words or a Bike Scavenger Hunt through May, and has fewer). Send to also put together new self-guided rides. SilverReefCasino.com • I-5 Exit 260 • 866-383-0777 [email protected] WWW.WHATCOMSMARTTRIPS.ORG Management reserves all rights. THE GRISTLE GRAND SLAM: For whale watchers, a “Grand Slam” re- fers to sighting four unique species of whales during a single outing. The Pacific Whale Watch Association reported that, on Mother’s Day, at least two profes- sional whale watching companies each hit a “Grand views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE Slam”—sighting a minke and a gray whale in Rosario Strait, a humpback mother and her calf near Waldron Island, and several Bigg’s killer whales in the Salish 19 Sea. Mother’s Day also brought to surface the three
FOOD young calves in J Pod, the threatened population of southern resident orcas in Puget Sound. BY ALEX RAMEL J57, a male born in September 2020, remains 15 healthy. Two more calves also have been born to J pod, J56—a female born in 2019, and J58, a female
B-BOARD born in 2020—are likewise going strong. The latter Housing Policy females are particularly critical to the survival of the residents, as they will birth and nurture future gen- CELEBRATE A HISTORIC LEGISLATIVE SESSION erations of calves.
FILM 14 The quickening health of J pod has led to cautious HOUSING IS the biggest item in possible because the Democrats in optimism among researchers, who believe the pod may most of our household budgets, so the U.S. Congress passed recovery be in its best condition in more than a decade. when housing is too expensive, it’s funds in February, we know that 12 Over the Easter weekend—another celebration of a big problem for a lot of people. In these challenges will be ongoing.
MUSIC birth and renewal—more than 56 orcas were spotted Washington, construction of homes So, Washington’s Legislature passed throughout the Salish Sea. for low- and moderate-income a surcharge on recorded documents “There are signs for optimism; in general over the households hasn’t kept pace with like real estate transactions, which 11 last several years J pod is in better condition than demand for years. So more people will provide over $100 million per ART in much of the last decade,” John Durban, a profes- are competing for fewer spots, driv- alternative that, in many cases, will year to support critical homeless- sor at Oregon State University, and research associ- ing up prices. For many people that help landlords and tenants work ness and housing services. This is ate with a regional orca health monitoring project, means spending more than they their differences out. With that as- the first time our rental assistance told the Seattle Times. can afford on rent or living farther sistance and those tools in place, program will have a permanent, STAGE 10 Despite signs of encouragement, the outlook re- from work. Employers have trouble we will be able to end the eviction dedicated revenue source, fixing
6 mains grim for these iconic residents. attracting people to work in a com- moratorium this summer and know a serious structural problem with Southern resident killer whales are a specific type munity where housing costs are out that when we do, it won’t be leaving how we fund housing and home- of orcas native to the Salish Sea. The orcas feed ex- of reach. And for those who were al- hundreds of thousands of people in lessness prevention programs.
CURRENTS clusively on fish, primarily Chinook salmon. In tandem ready on the edge of financial hard- a desperate situation. Longer term, we need to build with a decline in Chinook runs, the southern resident ship, increased housing costs may We’ve also made historic invest- more homes people can afford. The 4 4 population has plummeted. tip them into homelessness. ments of over $350 million into the multifamily tax exemption is an ex- The most recent estimates suggest fewer than 75 And that was before the pandemic. Housing Trust Fund, which supports isting incentive that some cities, VIEWS VIEWS southern resident orcas remain. According to the Ma- Since last spring, the economic and the construction, acquisition or re- including Bellingham, have used to
2 rine Mammal Commission, the historical population public health impacts of COVID-19 habilitation of low-income housing create denser and more affordable may have numbered more than 200 whales before the have worsened these serious prob- units as well as acquiring existing housing. But it hasn’t worked as well MAIL 21st century, which is when modern impacts started lems. By this January a quarter mil- buildings and property that can be as it should. I was proud to partner to impact the orca population. Climate change, popu- lion people in Washington were be- rapidly converted to meet the ur- with Sen. Mona Das to pass a signifi- lation change and more than a century of develop- hind on their rent and worried that gent need for more housing. cant reform bill that will increase the ment and human activity across the Puget Sound have an end to the Governor’s eviction Housing is also a critical com- number of cities using the program, 05.12.21 impacted orca survival rates. The southern resident moratorium could mean losing their ponent of recovery from substance increase the protections for the ten-
.16 orca was listed as endangered in 2005. home. Our challenge this year has use disorder that is often left out ants in the apartments created, and
19 In 2019, Governor Jay Inslee took steps to turn been deadly serious, but the Legisla- of the equation. While we fund make homes that are built under the # matters around, signing five crucial orca recovery ture stepped up with important bills treatment, it is often a lack of af- program more affordable. This is a bills and assembling a task force to recommend steps and spending to address those cur- fordable and accessible housing great opportunity to create more to limit vessel noise and traffic, improve the safety rently behind on their rent, protect that can contribute to a relapse. I missing middle housing, homes that of oil transportation through the Salish Sea, and in- tenants into the future, and fund worked closely with other represen- working people can afford while they crease fish forage habitat and Chinook salmon for more affordable housing. tatives from our area to invest $4.5 build wealth and put down roots. the orca’s food source. We invested over $1 billion into million for on-site housing at the Our communities are hurting, CASCADIA WEEKLY The Washington Legislature carried forward with rental assistance and homelessness Swinomish Tribe’s Didgwálič Well- and the housing crisis is a big part 4 these efforts this session—notably a Quiet Sound ini- prevention to make sure that folks ness Center for addiction recovery of that. Our state legislature took tiative, a newly proposed program aimed at reducing who have fallen behind on rent dur- and treatment. A nationally rec- this challenge seriously and I’m so ship noise and disturbance in the Salish Sea. The Quiet ing the public health emergency ognized model, Didgwálič provides pleased to be able to share all of Sound proposal was championed by 40th District Rep. are able to get caught up. That as- wrap-around services like on-site this progress with all of you. We Debra Lekanoff and Sen. Liz Lovelett, and while sup- sistance will keep people in their childcare, transportation, case have all stuck together through this ported was not fully funded in the final state budget. homes, and help make landlords management. Adding on-site hous- pandemic, and now it is time we re- Last fall, the Center for Whale Research also took whole. At the same time, we provid- ing will grow that success and help cover together. a major step and purchased a 45-acre ranch border- ed tenants facing eviction the right more people successfully recover ing both sides of Washington State’s Elwha River, in to legal counsel, and we’re support- from substance use disorder. Alex Ramel is a House Representative a stretch of the mainstream river where a majority of ing a dispute resolution framework While these investments were for the 40th Legislative District. the remnant native Chinook salmon now spawn. “The one bright spot that we can see in the Chi- VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE Now open for indoor nook salmon issue resides in the El- and outdoor dining! wha River ecosystem,” Ken Balcomb, Pepper CWR Founder and senior scientist, said. “Demolition of two obsolete hy- droelectric dams that blocked salmon Let us cook you dinner! from the headwaters and historical Sisters salmon spawning ‘grounds’ was com- Southwest Cuisine pleted in 2014. The salmon are com- peppersisters.com 360-671-3414 19 ing back in greater numbers each year,
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There are some indications that even FILM 14 larger, though metaphoric, dams may be coming down—as even Republicans 12 begin to grapple with the issue of de- clining fisheries and the impacts of MUSIC that on the regional economy: Not all dams that wall up the region’s rivers are important dams. 11 The federal response is also resur- ART gent under a new administration. In April, NOAA Fisheries proposed www.harmonymotorworks.com another five-year extension to the agency’s previous five-year plan to STAGE 10 provide immediate, targeted efforts 6 to halt declines and stabilize the at- risk species.
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BEST 19 tal organizations, Native American 92 # All Brands & Generics! tribes, and other partners to work toward turning the trend around for PRICES this species from a declining trajec- tory and toward recovery. “Unfortunately,” researchers cau- EXPRESS tioned, “even with new partnerships DRIVE-THRU CASCADIA WEEKLY and actions, we have not yet seen IN THE the trajectory of the population 5 change and, as of the 2020 annual summer census, there were only 72 OPEN 7AM-9PM whales in the population. While the Local Food AREA! three new calves born since the sum- DAILY mer census count in 2020 provide hope for population growth, chal- All the Time lenges remain for the survival of On I-5 Exit 236 • theskagit.com *Price at time of printing. Limit five cartons/rolls per customer per day. Must those calves.” must be at least 21 years of age to purchase tobacco products valid. Cigarettes are not The agency will continue to take legal for resale. Prices subject to change. No Returns. The Skagit Casino • Resort and U.S.I.T. Tobacco Shop owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: public comments on the plan update Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. through June 21. Washington State locations, including the Lummi Reservation, Port Townsend, Coupeville, Tacoma, Bellingham, Arling- ton, and Ferndale. “The background teachings are about our understandings of the ‘spirit,’” James explained. “It is everywhere, always. It is currents said the spirit will guide you and watch NEWS POLITICS FUZZ BUZZ INDEX over you, and if you work diligently and unselfishly then you may receive a spiri- 19 tual message or gift.”
FOOD The pole is carved with special mean- ing for Se-sealth, the tribal name of ing Rock Reservation, ND; the White Earth carver James: 15 Indian Reservation in Minnesota; and the “I had two short dreams while carving Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan this pole, one from a passing elder that
B-BOARD before arriving in Washington, D.C., on used to carve with us. The second one is July 28, where the totem pole will be pre- the one I want to share here: I was with sented to the White House. my maternal-side cousin, we were trav- Following the tour, the totem pole will eling in his truck, and making a short
FILM 14 be featured in the Smithsonian National stop. I was sitting in the passenger seat, Museum of the American Indian. looking out the window and could see it “Over the years elders to infants (as was windy. As dreams are, I could see the 12 young as two) have helped in the cre- waves of the wind.
MUSIC ation and painting of “At that moment, a single eagle feather our many Salish Totem came traveling, upright, in the wind, like Poles,” Master Carver it was dancing. My cousin said, take it. 11 Jewell Praying Wolf It danced right to my window and I was ART James said in an art- getting ready to take it from the wind, as ist statement. “Many my cousin said, ‘Open your window and cousins, nephews, take it!’ I replied, ‘I am trying to get the nieces, in-laws and window down now.’ I woke up. STAGE 10 others have come for- “I call this dream, ‘Wind Dancing Ea- ATTEND
6 ward over the decades gle Feather.’ At this time, all the totem WHAT: Red Road to participate in the pole figures were completely added to Blessing Ceremony PHOTO COURTESY OF LUMMI NATION COURTESY PHOTO WHEN: 2-5:30pm, various totem proj- the Sacred Sites Totem Pole. But, there CURRENTS
CURRENTS 6 Mon., May 24 ects. Every assistant is was one small, midsection site on the WHERE: Granary respected and appre- pole, that was sanded but not carved, 4 Ave., Bellingham ciated, no matter how not even gouged in any fashion. This waterfront BY TIM JOHNSON much or how little they ‘feather with the visible wind waves’ was VIEWS MORE: Social gathering with had contributed to the carved in that spot. To me, this will al-
2 Lummi vendors, creation and finishing ways be the ‘Wind Dancing Eagle Feath- local artists, of a pole. The House er’ Totem Pole.” MAIL The Red Road salmon activity of Tears has provided and music with the Lummi Nation with LUMMI TOTEM POLE JOURNEY BEGINS local musicians Dana Lyons and many free poles that SCHEDULED STOPS ON THE have been raised in the 05.12.21 others. RED ROAD INCLUDE: INFO: www. community. We have tinyurl.com/
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19 journey begins. 864pdxpx enrich our community (departure) # THE NATIONAL Later this summer, the House of Tears Carvers of Lummi Nation will begin the Red youth. The House even secured a couple JULY 15: Snake River, Idaho Road to D.C. Totem Pole Journey, a trek across the nation to transport a 24-foot totem commissions for tribal projects. Our totem JULY 17: Bears Ears, Utah pole to Washington, D.C. Along the way, the cross-country trip will highlight sacred poles are located across the United States JULY 18: Chaco Canyon, Navajo sites across the United States that are at risk. The pole will be presented to President and up into Canada.” Reservation, New Mexico Joe Biden and will be featured at the Smithsonian this fall. Lummi Nation House of Tears Carvers JULY 20: Black Hills, South Dakota First, however, the totem pole will be blessed by the community. have carved a totem pole in honor of sa- JULY 22: Missouri River, Yankton CASCADIA WEEKLY On Mon., May 24, at the Port of Bellingham offices on Granary Avenue, Whatcom cred sites, bringing attention to, and pro- Reservation, South Dakota 6 County residents will have an opportunity to lay hands on the totem pole and imbue moting the protection and restoration of, JULY 24: Dakota Access Pipe- it with their prayers and their hopes, perhaps even their grief. Local speakers, musi- sacred lands, landscapes and waterways. line, Standing Rock Reservation, cians and artisans will accompany a blessing by interfaith representatives. The journey starts by bringing attention North Dakota Beginning July 14, the House of Tears Carvers of Lummi Nation will make stops at to the urgent need to address the crisis JULY 25: Line 3 Pipeline, White several locations that are considered sacred to local tribes and indigenous peoples, in Xw’ullemy (the Salish Sea), and to the Earth Reservation, Minnesota and are current or potential targets for dams, mining, drilling or oil pipelines. At each sacred obligation to restore and protect JULY 26: Line 5 Pipeline, Bay Mills stop, the activists will display the totem pole especially created to honor these sacred waterways critical to the future of the Indian Community, Michigan sites. They will meet with local tribes and residents to underscore the message that salmon and the Southern Resident Orcas. JULY 28-30: Washington DC tribes must give their consent before major infrastructure projects are approved. Leading up to July, the Lummi Nation Tour stops will include the Snake River within Nez Perce traditional lands; Bears carvers will tour the pole throughout the Ears National Monument in Utah; Chaco Canyon, Navajo Reservation in New Mexico; Pacific Northwest and West. The carv- Read more about the Red Road to DC at its Black Hills in South Dakota; and stops along the Missouri River, including Stand- ers have already made stops to several official website: www.redroadtodc.org See it at the Whatcom Museum
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ART 05.05.21 WEDNESDAY nies know they must prepare for risks and compared to 2019. Deadly opioid overdos- challenges through their exploration plan. es—from prescription painkillers, heroin, More than 5.64 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given across the A statement from the department said ex- fentanyl and other similar substances—in- STAGE 10 state, which is nearly 81 percent of the doses that have been delivered to medical isting regulations remain in effect and “are creased even faster, by nearly 40 percent,
6 providers and federal partnership programs. Washington health officials say they critical to ensuring adequate safety and according to the data. The effects of the are seeing signs of hope in the COVID-19 case and hospitalization data and expect environmental protections for this sensi- coronavirus pandemic likely led to a surge more consistent vaccine allocations from the federal government. Modeling indi- tive ecosystem and Alaska Native subsis- in drug use, the department said. [WSDOH, CURRENTS
CURRENTS 6 cates that immunity from vaccines has lowered transmission, but COVID trans- tence activities.” [NPR, Washington Post] Seattle Times] mission is still increasing. Daily case counts averaged about 1,300 cases in late 4 April, which is higher than counts during the second wave over the past summer. 05.10.21 05.11.21 [WSDOH, Seattle Times] VIEWS MONDAY TUESDAY
2 Western Washington University will require all students, faculty and staff to Bellingham City Council approves an or- Whatcom County has definitely begun be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to campus in the fall. The university’s dinance intended to help reduce single-use to see its fourth COVID-19 surge of the MAIL Board of Trustees say the move will protect the health and safety of the school plastic products throughout the city. In pandemic, and it looks much different as community and speed a return to more normal personal interactions. The school 2021, the state Legislature passed SSB three new variant stains are on the rise. will make vaccines available to those who can’t get them elsewhere. [WWU] 5022, mandating increased recycled con- Whatcom County now has 8,476 confirmed tent, and prohibiting the sale and distri- cases, 332 probable cases, 393 hospital- 05.12.21 Gov. Jay Inslee signs into law a new tax on capital gains aimed at the state’s bution of polystyrene products (common- izations and 92 related deaths during the
.16 wealthiest residents. The measure is expected to bring in $415 million in 2023, the ly known as Styrofoam) such as clam shell pandemic, health officials said. The county
19 first year the state would see money from the tax, which would start in January “to-go” containers and beverage cups. is logging about 32 cases per day, with a # 2022. But the future of the tax is uncertain. Already, a lawsuit challenging the Council’s early action gives the city more shift in demographics to younger members constitutionality of the tax has been filed and at least one other legal challenge flexibility in limiting polystyrene products of the population. [WCHD] is expected. The challenges could go all the way to the state Supreme Court. [NPR] before the state law goes into effect. [COB] Gov. Jay Inslee signs a package of bills Inslee also signs the Fair Start for Kids Act. The legislation will make child The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- intended to increase worker safety protec- care more accessible and affordable for families across the state. Before the cy will award $723,000 in grants to moni- tions, expand support for frontline work- CASCADIA WEEKLY COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of Washington parents reported difficulties in tor beach water quality and set up public ers during a public health emergency and 8 finding affordable child care, costing employers an estimated $2 billion annually notification programs in Washington, Or- grant overtime protections for farmwork- in turnover and missed work. This crisis has only been exacerbated by COVID-19. egon, and Alaska, the agency announced. ers. Among bills signed was governor-re- [Office of Governor] The programs will also be carried out by quest legislation HB 1097 to protect workers the Makah and Swinomish tribes, the EPA who come forward about workplace hazards. 05.07.21 said in a press release. [EPA] “Workers are some of the first to notice and be affected when health and safety guide- FRIDAY More people in Washington state died lines aren’t being followed on the job,” the The U.S. Interior Department announces the agency will not pursue a Trump ad- of drug overdoses in 2020 than any other governor’s office explained. “When workers ministration proposal that critics feared would have weakened rules for explor- year in at least the last decade, accord- face retaliation for raising concerns — or are atory oil and gas drilling in Arctic waters. The proposal would have eliminated a ing to preliminary data from the state De- pressured to not report at all — they’re at a requirement that companies submit an operations plan that addresses all aspects of partment of Health. Fatal drug overdoses higher risk of preventable workplace inju- their expected drilling activities before filing an exploration plan, saying compa- increased more than 30 percent last year ries.” [Office of Governor] BRO’S TOE BLOW index On April 30, a Whatcom County man FUZZ and his brother were arguing outside his home. According to a witness, the BUZZ man pulled a small handgun and fired it at his brother’s foot. The bullet hit the brother’s left foot near his big toe. Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies took CRAZED BLAZE the man into custody for unlawful pos-
On May 7, a man called Mount Vernon session of a firearm and assault with a 19 Police to report he was being chased by firearm. His girlfriend was also arrested
others who had weapons and were try- for aiding the assault. FOOD ing to harm him. Officers arrived to as- sist the 31-year-old about a block from UNCLEAR ON THE the police department and heard alarm INSTRUCTION 15 sounds coming from the police campus. On May 10, Bellingham Police arrested a
An officer went to investigate and found 27-year-old for burglary after he ignored a B-BOARD a broken window and when he entered previous trespass warning and stole some the facility there was smoke and a small items. He was transported to the emer- fire in one of the general work areas. gency room for an emergent detention.
The officer was able to extinguish the FILM 14 fire. Preliminary information indicated On May 11, the same 27-year-old was the man had consumed illegal drugs back at a business on Ohio Street. He was 12 and was suffering from delusions. He again by Bellingham Police for breaking came to the police department trying to out a glass door and burglarizing the MUSIC evade people he perceived were trying business. He was booked into jail. to harm him. He broke into the build- ing through a window and called 911 for A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME 11 help. While in the building he set fire in On May 10, Bellingham Police escorted a ART a workspace intending to throw off his man away from a private residence after fictitious attackers, police reported. He he slept and urinated in the flowerbeds. 628,752 was booked for burglary and arson.
Number of ballots issued in four countywide elections conducted in 2020— STAGE 10 CRYPTOCURRENCY February, March, August, and November. Of the total ballots returned,
On May 7, Bellingham Police learned 370,198 were accepted and 4,576 were rejected, equating to a 60.7 percent 6
WHISTLEBLOWER MOWER 6 On May 3, Whatcom County deputies a credit union customer had deposited average voter turnout over the course of the year—a record. Filing week for learned a lawnmower had been stolen counterfeit money and made withdrawals. 2021 county elections begins next week. CURRENTS near Ferndale. The machine was a ro- CURRENTS bot automower, valued at $10,000. The On May 7, Bellingham Police took cus-
87.94 61.64 4 owner was notified of the theft after tody of a counterfeit bill that had been Voter turnout in Whatcom County’s Voter turnout in Whatcom County’s receiving an alert from the mower’s passed to a teller at another bank. general election last November, primary election last August, mobile application. Deputies learned percent—a record. percent. VIEWS that the automower was equipped with BLACK-AND-BLUE 2 GPS technology, which showed that it BLACK-AND-WHITE, CTD. was located approximately three miles On May 9, Whatcom County deputies re- 66 35 MAIL Average voter turnout in Whatcom Average voter turnout in Whatcom from the victim's home. While depu- sponded to a rollover accident near Blaine. County general elections, percent. County primary elections, percent. ties were en route to the location, the A passenger had a bloody nose and was automower sent another alert show- transported to the hospital. When depu- 05.12.21 ing that it was moving and then went ties attempted to take the driver into cus- 80.1
stationary a short time later. Deputies tody for DUI, he was eventually wrestled .16 Percent of official county ballots that were returned by voters to an arrived at the new location and recov- to the ground and placed into a patrol 19 official ballot drop box. Only 18.7 percent of ballots were filed by mail. # ered the stolen mower and returned it vehicle. He continued to repeatedly kick to its rightful owners. the car doors and windows while in the back seat. The 32-year-old kicked the rear ANTI-SOCIAL DISTANCING doors with so much force that they would 66 On May 5, Whatcom County Sheriff’s not close properly. “This damage rendered Percent of ballots that were returned at least seven days prior to deputies and police officers from Ever- the patrol car inoperable and it had to be Election Day. Early voting and voting by ballot box were perhaps
influenced by general apprehension about the integrity of proposed CASCADIA WEEKLY son and Sumas responded to a 2am taken out of service,” WCSO reported. The changes to the U.S. Postal Service in 2020. party with “several hundred” people in 32-year-old Ferndale man was eventually 9 attendance at the Glen Echo Community booked into jail on charges of DUI, unlaw- Center. A fight had broken out involv- ful possession of a handgun. ing “numerous” people that resulted in $527,70 4 four stabbings. The attacker left the In 1962, President John F. Kennedy pro- Cost of 2020 elections in Whatcom County, among the lowest cost per scene in a car, the Sheriff’s office re- claimed, in a joint resolution with Con- voter and per ballot over a 10-year average. This number amounts to a ported. Two of the victims had “seri- gress, May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial cost of $2.48 per registered voter. High voter turnout in 2020 resulted ous, life-threatening injuries” while the Day and the week in which that date falls, in a significantly decreased cost per ballot cast compared to other other two had injuries that were less as National Police Week. It pays tribute years, according to elections officials. severe. Deputies arrested a 38-year-old to local, state, and federal law enforce- man on multiple counties of first-de- ment officers who serve with courage and gree and second-degree assault. dedication and often at personal risk. SOURCES: Whatcom County Auditor Annual Report stage SPRING DANCE THEATER DANCE PROFILES
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FOOD “Little is usually said about Medea or Jason after the events of Euripides’ trag- edy,” Hergenhahn-Zhao says, “but she Watch advanced choreography 15 goes on to become the Queen of Athens and dance students from WWU share their talents at a virtual “Spring and have more children. Jason, once the Dances” event taking place Sat., May
B-BOARD most famous of all Greeks after his feat of 15 on Zoom. wresting the Golden Fleece, is forgotten and dies on his decaying ship, the Argo. “That is a lot, but in short I start my UPCOMING EVENTS
FILM 14 play at the very end of this long story, MAY 12-31 with Medea as Queen, and Jason near CLEAR SPACE VIRTUAL PLAYS: Short death in his dilapi- plays filmed over Zoom, on phone cameras 12 dated ship. From there and in other people’s living rooms can be viewed through May on the Claire vg Thomas’
MUSIC it is a memory play of sorts in the spirit of website. The original works in “Clear Space: The Virtual Plays” all speak to “people con- The Glass Menagerie.”
11 sidering and attempting to make connections Although The Priest- through distance and time, even when the ART ess of the Witch God- world seems determined to create confusion dess is iDiOM’s last and (dis)connection.” The plays were directed 10 offering of the Spring by Mijo Stumpf, a frequent collaborator at Lynden’s Claire Theatre. They’re free to view, ATTEND 2021 season, they’re STAGE 10 STAGE WHAT: The but donations to the longtime community Priestess of the looking ahead. A re- theater are welcome. WWW.CLAIRETHEATRE.ORG
6 cent meeting with
PHOTO BY SATTVA PHOTO SATTVA BY PHOTO Witch Goddess WHERE: Via Zoom Bellingham Parks and and YouTube Rec nixed a full out- FRI., MAY 14 BY AMY KEPFERLE WHEN: 7:30pm MURDER MYSTERY: Sign up to take part in
CURRENTS door Summer Rep line- May 14-15, May the Ferndale Arts Commission’s interactive 20-22 up, but the possibil- Murder Mystery Party at 7pm on Zoom. You’ll 4 COST: Suggested ity remains that there go back in time to 1933, when Ferndale donation is $5-$15 will be an al fresco dairy farmer Jerry Jonsteen has been found VIEWS Myth Makers dead in his barn. Detective James Wells, the INFO: offering sometime in www.sylviacenter town’s only police officer, has rounded up
2 August. Concurrently, THE PRIESTESS OF THE WITCH GODDESS forthearts.org the suspects and needs your help solving the a five-show summer case. Participants can interview suspects, MAIL FOR THE first time in more than a year, a limited number of audience members season is being planned for 2022. decipher clues and unravel the mystery from will be in attendance for an iDiOM Theater premiere at the Sylvia Center for the Arts. Meanwhile, the previously mentioned the comfort of their own homes as local ac- The news is something that has The Priestess of the Witch Goddess playwright and co- GoFundMe campaign has the Sylvia Center tors bring the original story to life. Entry is free; registration is required. director Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao looking toward the future. seeking $50,000 to help reopen the center 05.12.21 WWW.CITYOFFERNDALE.ORG/EVENTS Even though the available seats for his latest Greek mythology adaptation opening when it becomes safe to do so. The ask in-
.15 Fri., May 14 will be doled out to actors, volunteers, season pass holders and donors who cludes money for launching new programs SAT., MAY 15
19 have contributed to the Sylvia Center’s current GoFundMe campaign, Hergenhahn-Zhao and opening new spaces in the building, SPRING DANCES: At 7pm, watch a com- # says having bodies in seats during the livestreamed events will be a welcome change. and the ability to come out stronger on the pilation of contemporary dance pieces by Western Washington University advanced “After 14 months of no audiences, we are anxious for the opportunity to have some other side of the shutdown by being able choreography students, performed by WWU people in the house and for actors to have people to talk to and not just cameras,” he to expand equity, pay artists and make dance majors at a virtual “Spring Dances” says, noting the center hopes to be up and running with ticketed shows by the fall. “This sure the center sticks around for years to show. These dances are carefully crafted for gives us a soft opening for live audiences, and gives us friendly groups that are forgiv- come. More than $25,000 has already been visual design and physicality, performed and ing of navigating around cameras and seeing some behind the scenes magic-making.” raised, and the hope is that both large and filmed on the PAC Mainstage. Register to
CASCADIA WEEKLY watch the show on Zoom, and hear behind- Even with empty houses, the iDiOM crew has made sure the shows they’ve been small donations will continue to roll in. the-scenes anecdotes and stories about the 10 livestreaming from the Prospect Street creative hub since last September still have “It is always difficult to send the mes- creative process from the choreographers and familiar elements of human interaction. Hosting them on Zoom allows for audiences sage that the arts are at risk because every dancers. Entry is free and open to the public. and actors to virtually mingle before and after the shows, and they haven’t done any organization wants to also send the mes- WWW.CFPA.WWU.EDU/EVENT/ rebroadcasting so as to remain in the moment while shows are actually taking place. sage that they are thriving and healthy,” SPRING-DANCES-2021 This means the approximately 25 guests who will be in attendance at each of the Hergenhahn-Zhao says. “But let’s take a THURS., MAY 20 five performances of The Priestess of the Witch Goddess at the Sylvia’s Lucas Hicks moment to speak plainly. The arts are at A NIGHT OF COMEDY: Bellingham Enter- Theater will be watching the action unfold at the same time as those viewing from risk. No organization had a plan to weather tainment presents “A Night of Comedy” at home. Thanks to adept camera work and ace direction by Hergenhahn-Zhao and co- this storm. Whatcom County has lost long- 7pm in Ferndale at the Main Street Bar & director Sean Cook, both virtual and in-house audiences will learn about how the loved venues, organizations and publica- Grill, 2005 Main St. Entry to see the stand- up comedy show is free; please be prepared royal witch Medea was much more than a scorned woman who killed her children tions this last year. Whatever your favorite to follow current COVID-19 guidelines. out of jealousy, and Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece was only one part of what arts venue or organization is—this is the WWW.BELLINGHAMENTERTAINMENT.COM drove him to become a world-famous sailor and soldier. time they need your support.” UPCOMING JANSEN ART CENTER: A “Spring EVENTS Juried Exhibit,” “Winter Textile Explorations,” Lisa McShane’s “A SAT., MAY 15 Decade of Landscapes,” and Ron MARKET BY THE SEA: Peruse and Pattern’s “The Seasonal Forest” can crafts at the weekly “Market by the be viewed from 12pm-4:30pm Thurs- visual Sea” from 10am-3pm at Blaine’s H days through Saturdays through May GALLERIES OPENINGS PROFILES and G street plazas. 28 at Lynden’s Jansen Art Center, WWW.BLAINECHAMBER.COM 321 Front St. Entry is free. WWW.JANSENARTCENTER.ORG
REBEL ARTISTS: A variety of art- 19 ists and artisans sell their creative MATZKE GALLERY: See works by wares at the Rebel Artists of 16 regional artists at a “Spring Has
Whatcom Art Market from 3pm-6pm Sprung” exhibit from 11am-5pm Fri- FOOD sold everything in her Seattle apartment every Saturday at downtown Bell- days through Sundays through June and hit the road in pursuit of bringing ingham’s Commercial Street Plaza, 27 on Camano Island at Matzke Fine history to life. “Project 562: Changing 1315 Commercial St. Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 15 the Way We See Native America”—which WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ Blanche Way. REBELARTISTSOFWHATCOM WWW.MATZKEFINEART.COM
Wilbur highlighted B-BOARD in public programs FRI., MAY 21 PERRY AND CARLSON: Painter hosted by the What- REBEL KIDS ART PARTY: Rebel Clayton Marsh’s “Fragile Ecology” com County Library Artists of Whatcom will host a Rebel can be seen from 11am-6pm daily in Kids Art Party from 3pm-7pm at Mount Vernon at Perry and Carlson
System in the fall FILM 14 Bellingham’s Commercial Street Gallery, 504 S. First St. of 2019—aimed to Plaza, 1314 Commercial St. WWW.PERRYANDCARLSON.COM capture images and WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ 12 oral histories from REBELARTISTSOFWHATCOM QUILT MUSEUM: From 11am-5pm all 562 federally Wednesday through Sunday, visit La MUSIC ATTEND recognized tribes in SUN., MAY 23 Conner’s Pacific Northwest Quilt & WHAT: “Seeds VALLEY MADE MARKET: Peruse Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St. the United States, of Culture” artisan-made goods at an open-air WWW.QFAMUSEUM.ORG 11 11 presentation with and over the course Valley Made Market taking place ART ART Matika Wilbur of seven years took from 10am-4pm in Mount Vernon at RIVER GALLERY: Check out a WHEN: 7pm Thurs., Wilbur from Alaska 501 S. Main St. Additional pop-ups multi-artist “Spring Show” from Jun. 3 to Florida and every- take place June 13, July 25, August 10am-5pm Fridays through Sundays WHERE: Mount 22, and September 19. through May 23 in Mount Vernon at Baker Theatre, 104 where in between.
WWW.VALLEYMADEMARKET.COM the River Gallery, 19313 Landing Rd. STAGE 10 N. Commercial St. As a member of WWW.RIVERGALLERYWA.COM COST: Free; register the Swinomish and 6 in advance Tulalip tribes, Wilbur SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Painter DARKFEATHER, ECKOS, AND BIBIANA ANCHETA INFO: www.whatcom ONGOING knows it’s important and sculptor Leo Osborne’s works PHOTO BY MATIKA WILBUR MATIKA BY PHOTO museum.org EXHIBITS will be featured from 11am-5pm
for the people she ARTWOOD: Hours are currently Wednesday through Sunday through CURRENTS interviews and photographs to tell their 11am-6pm Wednesdays through June 1 in Anacortes at the Scott stories in their own way. She honors tradi- Saturdays at Artwood Gallery, 1000 Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave. 4 BY AMY KEPFERLE tional protocols, spends hours or days with Harris Ave. WWW.SCOTTMILO.COM each participant, and lets them choose WWW.ARTWOODGALLERY.COM VIEWS SKAGIT HISTORY MUSEUM: “The their own portrait locations. She doesn’t GALLERY SYRE: “Origins and Evolu- Work of Jesus Guillén” can be seen 2 want to tell their stories for them, but she tions: Five Generations” can be seen from 11am-4pm Fridays through
Seeds of MAIL does want every picture to tell a story. In from 11am-4pm Tues.-Thurs., and by Sundays through May 23 in La Con- “Seeds of Culture,” the photos of elders, appointment, at least through May ner at the Skagit County Historical activists, educators, culture-bearers and 22 at Gallery Syre, 465 Stuart Rd. The Museum, 501 S. Fourth St. show gathers together artworks by WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM Culture students do just that. generations of artists in the Ander- 05.12.21 EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY Wilbur will expound on their contribu- son/Syre family. SMITH & VALLEE: View the rotat- WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM ing landscape show “Vast” from
tions and her own experiences document- .16
AT THE edge of Tulalip Bay, Darkfeather Ancheta and her sister ing them at a free presentation taking 10am-5pm Fridays through Sundays 19 # and young nephew are dressed in traditional regalia, preparing place Thurs., June 3 at the Mount Baker GOOD EARTH: Works by Irene Daw- through June 27 in Edison at Smith son will be featured from 11am-5pm & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. for their tribe’s annual Canoe Journey. In Port Gamble S’klallam, Theatre. Storytelling, video, photography from 11am-5pm Mondays through WWW.SMITHANDVALLEEGALLERY.COM Senior Miss S’klallam Days Princess Karleigh Gomez wears a wo- and song will add further context. Before Saturdays (closed Tuesdays) and ven crown and a sash that is barely visible under her long hair, attending, it’ll be worth taking the time 11am-4pm Sundays through May at WHATCOM ART MARKET: Works her gaze steely and strong. And on the shores of Lummi Nation, to peruse “Seeds of Culture” for context. Good Earth Pottery, 1000 Harris Ave. by Whatcom Art Guild members can Indigenous sports icon Temryss Lane cups her pregnant belly in “I believe the viewers will experience WWW.GOODEARTHPOTS.COM be viewed from 11am-5pm Tuesdays
through Sundays at Whatcom Art CASCADIA WEEKLY her hands as she looks out at her home waters. great insight and connection with these HOTEL BELLWETHER: View painter Market, 1103 11th St. While the photographs are powerful on their own, the narra- remarkable women, just as they have en- David Syre’s latest installation, “An WWW.WHATCOMARTMARKET.ORG 11 tives these women and others share in Matika Wilbur’s exhibit, lightened and inspired me,” Wilbur says. Artist’s Universe,” hanging through- “Seeds of Culture: The Portraits and Stories of Native Ameri- “Native women are traditionally the stew- out the corridors, lobby and dining WHATCOM MUSEUM: View “Seeds can Women,” are what makes the collection so compelling. ards of the vital relationship with land, room of Hotel Bellwether and the of Culture,” “Fluid Formations: The Lighthouse Grill. Legacy of Glass in the Pacific North- Whether they’re ruminating on their connections to the ocean, and have remained principal advocates WWW.DAVIDSYREART.COM west,” “Jac Trautman: The Specter to their ancestors, or of protecting their tribes’ songs, dances for Mother Earth, from fracking protests of the Indigenous,” “Vintage Vaude- and resources—while still making room in their lives to take to upholding vital matrilineal values. By I.E. GALLERY: “Light Catchers: Five villians,” and “Votes for Women” on leadership positions—the women appear to be closely con- sharing the astonishing variety of the Photographers from the Skagit” can be from 12pm-5pm Thursdays through nected to the past, yet looking toward the future. Indigenous presence and understanding, seen from 11am-5pm Fridays through Sundays at Whatcom Museum’s Sundays through May 30 in Edison at Lightcatcher Building and Old City The 28 large images on display through June 13 at Whatcom we will build cultural bridges, abandon i.e. gallery, 5800 Caines Court. Hall. Entry fees are $5-$10. Museum’s Lightcatcher Building are ones Wilbur culled from stereotypes and renew and inspire our WWW.IEEDISON.COM WWW.WHATCOMMUSEUM.ORG among thousands of portraits she’s taken since 2012, when she national legacy.” rumor has it FOR MORE THAN a year, there hasn’t been a lot of music news to write about, and of the news that existed, a lot of it wasn’t good. I’m sure the full measure of the fall- music out from the year-plus COVID shutdown SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT for music venues and the musicians, staff and constellation of industries that rely on 19 them has barely begun to be assessed.
FOOD However, like green buds forcing their way out of the hard ground after the longest winter, signs of life are beginning to bloom. 15 during the Children’s Art Walk and Downtown For instance, the Subdued Stringband First Friday to share music and poetry—in- Jamboree is planning for a 2021 event—of
B-BOARD cluding Pete Irving and Ani Banani of Hot some kind. Founder and braintrust Robert Damn Scandal and Best Intentions on Bay Sarazin Blake has had a busy pandemic, Street, Native American flutist Peter Ali on inviting friends to broadcast live from his Cornwall Avenue, and poet laureate Robert kitchen table with a regularity and com-
FILM 14 Lashley holding fort on the corner between mitment that has Honey Moon and BAAY on Maple Street. been inspiring. He’s
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MUSIC sidewalk stages to share their various talents. say-never energy to Buskers will always follow current COVID-19 his beloved music protocols, and even if you’re vaccinated, you festival and I’m eager 11 should continue to do so, as well. to learn what he’s got ART BY CAREY ROSS “While these shows will be free to the pub- in store for us. lic, contributors are being paid handsomely All will be revealed a little bit at a time thanks to a generous grant from the Whatcom every Saturday via Stringband’s Facebook Community Foundation,” musician and event page as part of an info series organizers STAGE 10 coordinator Pace Trumpet says of the monthly have dubbed “PSA Saturdays.” The first
6 performances. “They appreciate live enter- installment of PSA Saturdays was to an- tainment should be better financially support- nounce the existence of PSA Saturdays, ed now that we know how so I imagine it only gets better from here.
CURRENTS life sounds without it.” Presumably, the phased policies and pro- The same night the cedures rollout is happening at the speed 4 hired buskers hit the Stringband is figuring its way through the streets, Thousand Acre rules and restrictions of the state’s own VIEWS Cider House started an phased rollout. All I know is I very much
2 outdoor concert series on want the return of the Stringband cocktail their “Camp Cider” patio videos from last year. I’m pretty sure my MAIL HEAR with Lefty and the Right views of Devin Champlin making a Luker Hand Band. Duker numbered in the double digits. HAVILAH WHAT: Concerts at “Camp Cider” The series at the Grand Speaking of Devin, you’d think it would Avenue locale will con- be a bad year to grow his still-new busi- 05.12.21 WHERE: Thousand Acre Cider House, 109 tinue through the month, ness, Champlin Guitars, but sometimes Grand Ave., suite 101
.16 with the “grunge blues” good things happen to the best people and
19 WHEN: 7pm May 14 BY AMY KEPFERLE of Corey Vincent slated it seems that’s the case with Devin and his # (Corey Vincent) and May 21 (Havilah) for Fri., May 14 and sing- tiny shop. He’s exchanging his small space COST: $10-$25 er and instrumentalist for a bigger one a couple of blocks away, Music Missives (depends on Havilah Rand taking the grand reopening date to be announced soon. party size) small stage on Fri., May Maybe when he’s settled into his new spot, INFO: www.thousand 21 to show how she can I’ll finally bring in the old guitar I’ve been SOUNDS OF THE STREET acreciderhouse.com effortlessly switch from wanting him to repair for the last decade. Or CASCADIA WEEKLY LAST WEEK, shortly after announcing they’d give a free beer to those country to folk and blues in the blink of an maybe I’ll just keep talking about it. 12 who showed up to get a shot of the Pfizer vaccine during a two-day pop-up eye. Since only seven tables are available for Lastly, Aslan Brewery just released a beer clinic at Boundary Bay Brewery, the community staple on Railroad Avenue patrons to sit in on the action, reservations that has piqued more than a little of my in- had another big announcement to make. After a long hiatus, they would be are required to attend the events. terest. These days, beer collabs are nothing stepping back into the live music arena by hosting a Mother’s Day brunch Organizers note that although shelter and new, but a beer/band collab is a fresh brew concert with Cayley Schmid and Clea Johnson of Giants’ Causeway on the tabletop heaters will be available during the indeed. Aslan has teamed up with Seattle beer garden stage in “Bellingham’s Backyard.” concerts, spring in the Pacific Northwest is band the Dip to create Slow Sipper, a hazy After making sure to mention the talented fiddler and cellist would be an unpredictable beast, and severe wind or IPA. The limited-edition release also comes masked and maintaining the required 10-foot distance from customers’ ta- storms will cancel the shows. A little rain complete with merch available for purchase, bles, the venue let it slip that live piano concerts in Boundary’s taproom won’t keep them from happening, however, so and proceeds from both beer and merch will would soon be making a return—this Tuesday and Wednesday, in fact. keep that in mind when you’re contemplating go toward the National Independent Venue Other signs of musical reemergence in downtown Bellingham also took your attire for your own reemergence into the Association and its Save Our Stages cam- place on Mother’s Day weekend. On Friday night, buskers took to the streets live music scene. paign. Drink early and often. LOCATED JUST EAST OF BELLINGHAM IN BEAUTIFUL WHATCOM COUNTY Representing Local Artists Since 1969 Sun. 12-5, Mon. - Sat. 11-5, Closed Tues. Taking the extra steps to keep May 2021 YOU and your VOLVO safe. FEATURING Learn more about our COVID-19 precautions at RainbowAutoService.com Irene A. • Diagnosis • Repairs • Service • Parts in Stock • Pre-Purchase Inspections Lawson • Late Model and Vintage Pre-Owned Volvos Call: 360-734-6117 Text: 360-319-1294 Service with a smile, behind our masks! 1000 Harris Avenue, Bellingham WA (360) 671-3998 www.goodearthpots.com Email: [email protected] Locally owned and environmentally responsible.
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FILM 14 heartbreak, find ------WHAT: Mount out what happens after a teenager
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6 Romance and self- WHEN: Series discovery await her, begins at 9:30pm but you’ll have to Fri., June 18 CURRENTS WHERE: Birch Bay reserve a ticket to Waterslides, 4874 be reminded how. 4 Birch Bay Lynden Rd. A couple of weeks BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER COST: Ticket prices later, those who VIEWS TBA missed out on seeing INFO: www.birch
2 baychamber.com what happens when BY AMY KEPFERLE cloned dinosaurs get MAIL Although there are now more options angry with the humans who created them when it comes to being a moviegoer, can reserve space for another showing of drive-ins are not yet a thing of the past— Jurassic Park. This time the 1993 block- and they’re not reserved for the height of buster screens Fri., June 4 as part of Mount 05.12.21 Double Features DRIVE-INS AND DINOSAURS summer. At press time, a number of tick- Vernon Drive-in Movie Nights at Skagit Val-
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19 Western Washington University teamed up with Bellingham’s Pick- sented by Western Washington University family-friendly events continue on the first # LAST SUMMER, ford Film Center to turn the school’s Lincoln Creek Park and Ride into a temporary drive- and the CASCADIA International Women’s Friday of every month through September, in movie theater. Offering people a safe reprieve from their pandemic existence— Film Festival on Fri., May 14 back at the so reserve your parking lot space ASAP to where film-watching tends to take place at home, not parked in a car in front of a giant Lincoln Creek Park and Ride. The “Spring view Independence Day (July 2), Coco (Aug. screen—the double features included Jurassic Park and the horror film Get Out! on one Drive-In” again touts a double feature, 6), and The Wizard of Oz (Sept. 3). night, and Men in Black and The Matrix the following weekend. this time with a local twist. Also on the horizon is a Drive-In Movie Not surprisingly, tickets for the screenings at the former site of the Samish Twin Drive- At dusk, Robin Cloud’s short film 2 Night series beginning Fri., June 18 at CASCADIA WEEKLY In Theater sold out quickly, showing that people were eager to experience the magic of Dollars will be screened. It’s one of five the Birch Bay Waterslides. Although the 14 movies from somewhere other than their own living rooms. Plus, reviving a cinematic “Comedy Collection” programs showing selection that will be showing that night experience that was once a quintessential part of summer was an added bonus—although as part of the fifth annual CASCADIA In- hasn’t yet been confirmed, the Birch Bay in yesteryear people remained in their vehicles in order to attempt to get past first base ternational Women’s Film Festival, which Chamber of Commerce and other organiz- with their dates, not because they were hoping to avoid other people’s germs. is taking place virtually from May 13-22 ers say it will be a family-friendly title, This year, things are a little different. As additional businesses reopen or expand (not at the Pickford Film Center, as it did and that they’ll be in regular contact their services and more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, local movie theaters in pre-pandemic times). The storyline fol- with local health officials to ensure the and other venues have cautiously reopened. Last week, the Pickford Film Center lows Syd, a queer Black masculine-of-cen- event is safe and fun for everyone. Simi- hosted its first flick in more than a year at its Bay Street digs, Mount Vernon’s Lincoln ter artist who must deal with daily slights lar events that took place last summer Theatre has been showing screenings of select movies on a semi-regular basis, Regal from ignorant coworkers, an oblivious and early fall were deemed a success, and Barkley Village currently has loaded lineups, and the Mount Baker Theatre’s “Movie boss and a killer workload. The problems included a number of double features, so Palace” limited-capacity screenings have been bringing classic and contemporary are compounded when a colleague who’s keep an ear open for updates and plan films to the historic venue most weekends since mid-March. addicted to gambling pressures Syd into your summer accordingly. BY ROB BREZSNY For best results, take some time now to clearly define BY AMY ALKON what could be in some other dude’s arms the nature of the prize or perk or privilege that you really want—and that will be truly useful. two Thursdays from now!” FREE WILL LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I will love it if some- THE SCIENCE ADVICE WEEKEND AT BERNIE time soon you find or create an opportunity to speak MADOFF’S words similar to what novelist D. H. Lawrence once wrote to a lover: “You seem to have knit all things in a I had a nice first-date dinner with a guy I ASTROLOGY GODDESS piece for me. Things are not separate; they are all in a met on a dating app. Afterward, he said he ARIES (March 21-April 19): In one of her poems, symphony.” In other words, Libra, I’ll be ecstatic if you
LOOT ACTUALLY had something to show me, pulled up his Emily Dickinson tells us, “The pedigree of honey / Does experience being in such synergistic communion with 19 I’m envious of a friend whose boyfriend fre- pant leg, and revealed an ankle monitor! not concern the bee; / A clover, any time, to him / Is an empathic ally that the two of you weave a vision aristocracy.” I suggest you be like Dickinson’s bee in of life that’s vaster and richer than either one of you quently does nice things for her—bringing her He said he hadn’t wanted to put it on his the coming weeks, my dear Aries. Take pleasure and could summon by yourself. The astrological omens sug- FOOD soup when she’s sick and surprising her with a dating profile, and “It was just white-collar.” power where they are offered. Be receptive to just gest this possibility is now more likely than usual. weekend getaway and a pricey handbag she’d (I Googled. Embezzling money. He’s on about any resource that satisfies your raw need. Con-
sider the possibility that substitutes and stand-ins may Sometimes people 15
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 15 been coveting. My boyfriend is a nice, reliable, “supervised release”—apparently with some be just as good as the supposed original. OK? Don’t be don’t like the provocative posts I publish on Facebook. loving guy. I’d considered myself lucky to have range beyond house arrest.) This situation too fussy about how pure or prestigious anything is. They leave comments like, “You stupid idiot!” or “I him, but now I’m worried my “good-boyfriend” bothered me, but I accepted his invitation hope you commit suicide!” and far worse. When I de- B-BOARD B-BOARD standard is too low. for a second date, given our chemistry. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A fan once asked lete their messages, they become even more enraged, composer Johann Sebastian Bach about his creative accusing me of censorship. “So you don’t believe in —Comparison Shopping —Shocked process. He was so prolific! How did he dream up such free speech, you jerk?” they complain. I don’t try to a constant flow of new music? Bach told his admirer reason with them. They don’t deserve any of my time A woman feels loved when the man Ideally, if a man wears “statement jew- that the tunes came to him unbidden. When he woke or energy. But if I did communicate with them, I FILM 14 she’s with does those little things that say elry,” the statement it’s making isn’t “I’m up each morning, they were already announcing them- might say, “My Facebook page is my sanctuary, where selves in his head. According to my analysis of the I welcome cordial conversation. If you came into my “thinking of you”—as opposed to “spent in constant communication with my pa- astrological omens, Taurus, a comparable phenomenon house and called me an idiot, would it be 'censorship' 12 all day forgetting I had a girlfriend.” role officer.” may very well visit you in the coming weeks—not in if I told you to leave?” I hope these thoughts inspire Not surprisingly, you envy your girl- A guy who embezzles money—assum- the form of music, but as intuitions and insights about you to clarify and refine your own personal boundaries, friend who gets those little (and bigger) ing there’s no “my brain tumor made me your life and your future. Your main job is to be recep- Scorpio. It’s a good time to get precise and definite MUSIC tive to them, and make sure you remember them. about what’s acceptable and unacceptable from the signs. Envy gets a bum rap as a toxic do it!”—is likely low on the personal- people with whom you engage. 11 emotion. (It can have toxic effects when ity trait of conscientiousness. Someone GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I love unmade the envious try to even things out by high in conscientiousness is disciplined, beds,” writes Gemini poet Shane Koyczan. “I love SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Have you ever ART sabotaging those doing better.) However, dependable, organized and shows con- when people are drunk and crying and cannot be kissed a monster in your nightly dreams? Have you anything but honest. I love the look in people’s eyes won a chess match with a demon or signed a beneficial evolutionary social psychologist Bram cern for others’ needs and feelings. In when they realize they’re in love. I love the way contract with a ghost or received a useful blessing Buunk’s research suggests envy is actual- contrast, those short on conscientious- people look when they first wake up and they’ve for- from a pest? I highly recommend activities like those ly “adaptive:" Functional—a sort of alarm ness are unreliable, careless, impulsive gotten their surroundings. I love when people close in the coming weeks—both while you’re asleep and STAGE 10 clock for yearning and ambition, alerting and poor at delaying gratification. (They their eyes and drift to somewhere in the clouds.” In awake. Now is a good time to at least make peace with
the coming days, Gemini, I encourage you to special- challenging influences, and at best come into a new 6 us to others’ higher achievements (or probably see little reason to do it, as ize in moments like those: when you and the people relationship with them that serves you better. I dare groovier stuff) and motivating us to nab they also have an “eh, whatevs!” attitude you’re interested in are candid, unguarded, raw, you to ask for a gift from an apparent adversary. the same (or more) for ourselves. about their effect on others.) vulnerable, and primed to go deeper. In my opinion, CURRENTS Men are not cryptographers, and they Personality traits tend to be pretty your soul needs the surprising healing that will come CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What does it from these experiences. mean to “follow the path with heart"? I invite you are particularly bad at translating women’s stable over time and in various situa- to meditate on that question. Here are my ideas. To 4 nonverbal signals like pouting—if they tions—though research by psychologists CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trailblazing psycholo- follow the path with heart means choosing a destiny notice them at all. Tell your boyfriend Nathan Hudson and R. Chris Fraley sug- gist C. G. Jung said his loneliness wasn’t about a lack that appeals to your feelings as well as to your ambi- VIEWS of people around him. Rather, it came from the fact tions and ideas and habits. To follow a path with heart what you want—sweetly, not scolding- gests people can work to change their
that he knew things that most people didn’t know means living a life that fosters your capacity to give 2 ly—in the context of “what would make personality by repeatedly changing their and didn’t want to know. He had no possibility of and receive love. To follow the path with heart means me really happy.” Chances are you’ll need typical behavior. For example, a usually communicating many of the interesting truths that honoring your deepest intuitions rather than the ex- MAIL to tell him a few times to get him to come inconsiderate guy could act like a per- were important to him! But I’m guessing that won’t pectations other people have about you. To follow the be much of a problem for you in the coming months. path with heart means never comparing your progress around. When he does, reinforce future son high in conscientiousness, starting According to my astrological analysis, you’re more with that of anyone else’s, but rather simply focusing come-arounds by telling him how happy in small ways, like making the bed ev- likely to be well-listened to and understood than you on being faithful to your soul’s code. he’s made you, how much it means to you. ery morning instead of leaving it for the have been in quite some time. For best results, ASK to 05.12.21 (Doing this while tearing off his clothes, girlfriend-slash-housekeeper to do. That be listened to and understood. And think about how AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “It’s a good thing you might express yourself in ways that are likely to be when people are different from your images of them,” .16 if you’re so inspired, should make an even said, lasting change might not be pos- interesting and useful to others. wrote Aquarian author Boris Pasternak. “It shows they 19 # stronger impression.) sible without strong motivation to mend are not merely a type. If you can’t place them in a But say, even with reminders, your one’s ways—like feeling deep remorse at LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The French government category, it means that at least a part of them is what a boyfriend drops by with soup or a latte all the people one hurt. (Remorse at get- regularly gives the Legion of Honor award to people human being ought to be. They have risen above them- deemed to have provided exceptional service to the selves, they have a grain of immortality.” I love that just once and then forgets the whole ting caught doesn’t count!) world. Most recipients are deserving, but a few have perspective! I’m offering it to you because right now is deal. Sure, you could put him out with This guy’s “it was just white collar!” is been decidedly unworthy. In the latter category are a favorable time to show that you are indeed different the recycling for some woman with lower not exactly dripping with contrition. You Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and Syrian dicta- from the images people have of you; that you transcend
“good-boyfriend standards” to pick up. could get him on the phone before your tor Bashar al-Assad, as well as drug-cheating athlete all stereotyping; that you are uncategorizable. CASCADIA WEEKLY Lance Armstrong, sexual predator Harvey Weinstein, However, you might reflect on ways he date to probe further into what he did and and Nazi collaborator Marshal Pétain. I bring this to PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have personal 15 shows he cares, maybe giving you his his current perspective on it. Is he passion- your attention, Leo, because the coming weeks will be possession of the universe’s most monumental creation: coat when you’re cold or fixing your car ate about turning over a new leaf, driven a favorable time to reward people who have helped and consciousness. This mercurial flash and dazzle whirling supported you. But I also suggest that you pointedly around inside you is outlandishly spectacular. You so you won’t die in a fiery wreck. You to be honest—or just to seem honest? As exclude those who have too many negatives mixed in can think thoughts any time you want to—soaring, might also consider that some men’s ap- for your “chemistry!” argument for seeing with their positives. luminescent, flamboyant thoughts or shriveled, rusty, parent generosity reflects not love but him again, consider that you get the whole burrowing thoughts; thoughts that can invent or the sense they’re out of their league. If dude, not just the hot parts. Wanting to VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 2010, an American destroy, corrupt or redeem, bless or curse. There’s more. engineer named Edward Pimentel went to Moscow to You can revel and wallow in great oceans of emotion. that’s the case with your friend’s boy- see the best in somebody doesn’t make the compete in the World Karaoke Championship. He won by Whether they are poignant or intoxicating or somewhere friend, the stream of soup, swag and trips worst in them disappear. It just might be singing Usher’s “DJ Got Us Falling in Love.” His award: in between, you relish the fact that you can harbor so is just a campaign to delight/distract her a while before you arrive home early and one million dumplings, enough to last him 27 years. I much intensity. You cherish the privilege of commanding from dumping him—a la, “Never put off spot it—in bed with your best friend, your have a good feeling about the possibility of you, too, such extravagant life force. I bring these thoughts to collecting a new prize or perk or privilege sometime your attention because the time is right for a holiday I till tomorrow goods-and-services-izing sister, and the UPS lady. soon. I just hope it’s a healthier boon than dumplings. call Celebrate Your Greatest Gifts. rearEnd crossword
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FILM 14 Bellingham is in a bit of a tamale and appreciate their caution and drought while New Mexico Tamale Com- clearheadedness. pany transitions to its new space at 4151 12 Meridian St. But come the end of May, we’ll be swimming in the masa-wrapped MUSIC delights. New Mexico Tamale is scheduled but since you can bring your cocktails, for a May 23 grand opening, and just a beer or cider there from 1-Up Lounge, it 11 week later, on May 30, Frelard Tamales will qualifies as such in my mind. I’m talking ART journey to Saltadena for a tamale popup. about Cardhaven, the new Fairhaven My appetite can hardly wait. playspace where you can play Magic, D&D, and whatever board games you’re BIG BAG O’DICKS better at than your unwitting friends. STAGE 10 Speaking of pop- Alex and Hugh Newmark are behind ups, the Dick’s Drive Cardhaven, and they taking their drink- 6 In food truck can’t ing and gaming seriously. stay away from
CURRENTS Whatcom County SCONEGROWN (just build a Dick’s Bellingham is 4 August 12th 13th 14th 2021 here, Dick. Come on. We need this) and home to its fair will make yet another return trip on May share of shops that VIEWS 15, this time to the Thirsty Badger. The sling sweets, but we truck will arrive at noon and the Lynden are always happy to 2 community beer garden promises music welcome one more. MAIL and beer to go along with your burgers Into this non-void comes SconeGrown, and fries. Someone bring me a pair of which had a great gangbusters of a May over the moon Deluxes and I will be forever grateful. 8 grand opening. The shop, which is in the Granary building, specializes in 05.12.21 CARDHAVEN vegan and vegetarian baked treats and
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UPCOMING remember to wear a mask, stay EVENTS home if you’re feeling sick, social distance, and take all food to-go. WED., MAY 12 A Wednesday Market will open in MEAL DISTRIBUTION: From June at its new home near the 11:30am-12:30pm every Wednes- downtown waterfront by the Pump day, seniors can pick up six Track and Waypoint Park. chow frozen meals, one hot meal and a WWW.BELLINGHAMFARMERS.ORG RECIPES REVIEWS PROFILES half-gallon of milk curbside at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St. A DOCKSIDE MARKET: Bellingham
suggested donation of $5 per meal SeaFeast, the Port of Bellingham, 19 19 is appreciated. and the Working Waterfront (360) 332-8040 Coalition of Whatcom County have FOOD joined forces for a Bellingham FOOD THURS., MAY 13 Dockside Market taking place from FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Bell- 10am-2pm at Gate 7 at Squalicum battling forces bigger than themselves ingham Food Bank distributes Harbor (follow the plethora of 15 to speak up for those who thought they pre-packed food boxes from 1pm- signs). Product availability and 4pm Thursdays at 1175 Jersey St. sale dates throughout the seasons
didn’t have a voice. The need for action People can join a car queue and, will vary; the operation of the B-BOARD came about when Albertsons closed its when it’s their turn, volunteers market reflects the dynamic doors in May of 2016, leaving behind a will offer food boxes without re- circumstances local fisher-folks series of non-compete clauses meant to quiring person-to-person contact. navigate. Check the market’s Face- There are also bike and walk-up book page prior to sale days to
prevent another grocery store from go- FILM 14 options. Each household repre- see what sort of fresh and frozen ing into one of the neighborhood’s only sented in a vehicle may pick up seafood will be on the lineup. shopping centers until 2038—an unfath- for up to two families. Menstrual WWW.BELLINGHAMSEAFEAST.ORG/ 12 omable amount of time for those who products, baby formula and dia- DOCKSIDEMARKET are actively wanting to secure affordable pers will be added to distributed MUSIC food for themselves or their families. items as availability allows. Folks SHARE SPOT: Birchwood Food may visit twice per week and may Desert Fighters hosts a Share Spot Since the closure, BFDF has stepped up
choose among all locations which from 12pm-2pm Saturdays offering 11 to the literal plate, hosting community they visit. Pick-up options are free food to take or share and in ART food and supply shares, working to help 1pm-4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays the parking lot of the Industrial build community gardens from the ground at the Jersey Street locale, and Credit Union, 3233 Northwest Ave. up, and reminding Albertsons and the from 3pm-6pm Wednesdays at Volunteers are often needed on the parking lot at Christ the King Saturdays, and during the week. City of Bellingham that feeding people
Church, 4173 Meridian St. COVID safety protocols are in place. STAGE 10 shouldn’t have anything at all to do with WWW.BELLINGHAMFOODBANK.ORG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/ corporate profits. BIRCHWOODFOODDESERTFIGHTERS 6 A GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise SAT., MAY 15 $5,000 to help the Birchwood Food Des- ANACORTES FARMERS MARKET: TUES., MAY 18 Attend the 32nd annual Anacortes FOOD PRESERVATION SERIES:
ert Fighters kicked in last week, and the Farmers Market from 9am-2pm at A four-part WSU Skagit Food CURRENTS ways donated funds will be used are nu- the Depot Arts and Community Preservation Series kicks off merous. Among the bullet points are re- Center, 611 R. Ave. The event at 6pm on Zoom with a “Water 4 pairs for five of the 10 community food takes place Saturdays through Bath Canning” class that will boxes located throughout the neighbor- Oct. 31. Shoppers will need to focus on how to preserve jams, VIEWS follow and obey all signs, markers, jellies, salsa, canned tomatoes hood, hand sanitizer and bottles, food barriers and instructions from and more. Additional classes 2 preservation supplies, gardening goods staff and volunteers, and the include “Pressure Canning” (May for the growing number of community number of customers at any one 25), “Fermentation and Pickling” MAIL plots, printing costs, building supplies time in the market will be limited. (June 1), and “Freezing, Drying, BY AMY KEPFERLE for a community fridge project, ice for WWW.ANACORTESFARMERS and Root Cellars” (June 8). The MARKET.ORG series will help you increase food coolers during the summer, food and your food access using safe, 05.12.21 supplies to distribute to the community, MOUNT VERNON FARMERS tested protocols. No equipment MARKET: Peruse a variety of is necessary. Participants will
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Food Fighters For those who can’t contribute finan- produce, flowers and artisan also receive a variety of links for 19 # cially, volunteers are always being sought wares during opening day of the downloadable recipes, guidelines SOLIDARITY, NOT CHARITY Mount Vernon Farmers Market from and articles. Fees are $50 for before, during and after the Saturday after- 9am-2pm at the city’s Riverwalk all classes; if you are a SNAP IN THE Weekly’s most recent online issue, I wrote about how noon Food Shares, in the community gar- Park, 509 S. First St. Booths will be recipient, you may be eligible for people could become “hunger heroes” for the Foothills Food Bank dens, and for other various tasks meant to spaced up to 10 feet apart for social a partial or free scholarship. simply by donating $5-$15 per month to help the recently relo- alleviate the worry of those who may won- distancing, and COVID-19 protocols WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM cated nonprofit feed the approximately 200 households it makes der where their next meal is coming from. will be in place. The market takes
place Saturdays through Oct. 9. FRI., MAY 21 CASCADIA WEEKLY “Our work is centered around those nutritious food available to on a regular basis, as well as expand- WWW.MOUNTVERNONFARMERS SALMON DINNER SAIL: Combine ing its programs to include more weekly distribution points, nutri- who are most affected by this crisis,” or- MARKET.ORG your tastes for adventure and 19 tion and cooking classes, and community meals. ganizers of the fundraiser say, “especially delicious food when the three- A few days ago, a Facebook post by the Community Food Co- low-income people, deaf/disabled folks, BELLINGHAM MARKET: The Bell- hour “Bellingham Bay Salmon op drew my attention to another Whatcom County food desert families, farmworkers, immigrants and ingham Farmers Market continues Dinner Sail” takes place aboard its 29th season from 10am-2pm the Schooner Zodiac leaving at in need of immediate support, and the concerned neighbors and BIPOC. This is mutual aid work—solidar- Saturdays through December at 6pm from the Bellingham Cruise allies who have spent years working to ensure all residents of ity, not charity.” Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Tickets Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood have access to affordable, Ave. Attendees can expect about are $59-$79. Additional sails sustainable and culturally appropriate food. To contribute to the Birchwood Food Des- 60-70 vendors per market day, happen Friday nights through the Even before the pandemic drew stark attention to the dispar- ert Fighters Fund, go to www.gofundme. including farmers, food producers spring and summer. Please review and artisans offering locally grown COVID-19 safety guidelines in ity between people who don’t have the means to leave their own com. For details about the Foothills Food and produced goods. COVID-19 advance of your trip. neighborhood on a regular basis to secure fresh and nutritious Bank’s recent fundraising campaign, go to guidelines remain in place, so WWW.SCHOONERZODIAC.COM food and those who do, the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters were www.foothillsfoodbank.org.
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