Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Bells, parades in Lynden and Bham, live music and more

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – There are many out of doors occasions in Whatcom County this weekend and, climate allowing, we would really get to take pleasure in them. So, pray for dry climate for those who head out to any of those occasions and bear in mind; there isn’t any such factor as dangerous climate, simply totally different sorts of nice climate.

The Bellingham Bells kick off their season on Friday, Might 31 at Joe Martin Subject with a three-game sequence in opposition to the Edmonton Riverhawks.  It’s at all times enjoyable to pop down and root for the house workforce and the climate seems good for the opener.  Tickets are $12 at bellstickets.com.

It would be best to maintain a watch out for potential rainouts all through the weekend, however there are another nice choices for you if a ballgame doesn’t work out.

How does a parade sound?  Up in Lynden, the Farmers Day Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1 on Entrance Avenue.  It is likely one of the longest operating parades within the Pacific Northwest that includes eclectic automobiles, tractors, vehicles, horses and extra.  Plus, Congressman Rick Larsen will likely be strolling within the parade.  Head on as much as Lynden to rejoice the wealthy agricultural historical past of our space.  Go to lynden.org for all the small print.

June is Pleasure Month and Saturday can also be the 2024 Youth PRIDE Parade and Competition in Bellingham.  It is a chance for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies to stroll collectively in a brief parade round downtown. It wraps up at Bellingham Excessive College the place you will get assets from native organizations, eat meals from native meals vehicles and luxuriate in music efficiency.

The Youth PRIDE Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Halleck Avenue. For all the small print and a parade route map, go to whatcomyouthpride.com.

Right here is one thing enjoyable for all of the gearheads on the market.  Willands Tech Auto in Ferndale is celebrating their 87th birthday with a BBQ Bash on Saturday, June 1.  There will likely be video games, music, raffles and enjoyable for all ages.  They’re additionally serving up scorching canine, burgers, brats and vegan choices.  Proceeds from the raffles and silents public sale go to profit the Ferndale Downtown Affiliation.  The Bash is free to attend, however meals and raffle tickets are additional.

Willands’ 87th Birthday BBQ Bash runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their location on Vista Drive.

Our featured dwell music this weekend is an all-ages present on the Blue Room.  Dean Johnson will carry his catchy folks melodies to downtown Bellingham on Sunday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.  His debut album Nothing for Me was recorded in New Orleans with assist from Sons of Rainier and members of Mashed Potatoes.  He will likely be performing with Cabin Fever NW, an Americana group with members from proper right here within the metropolis of subdued pleasure.

Go to blueroombham.com for tickets and luxuriate in!

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