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Upcoming Remote or Hybrid Council Meetings

   
All Committee and Regular Council Meetings
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     - Dial: 253-215-8782
     - Webinar/Meeting ID: 835 1429 9365
     - Passcode: 101214
This is a hybrid meeting with both in-person and remote participation

 

Follow the Whatcom County Council's weekly schedual / find out when the next Coucil Meeting is held with this link:

https://whatcom.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

 

IN-PERSON Whatcom County Council Meetings are held on two Tuesdays of the month at the County Court House Council Chambers located at 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham WA 98225.
Public Comments are ALLOWED, each Speaker is allowed 3 minutes.
Please consider speaking or just attend to support those who will be speaking.
 
Public Comment Ideas: Share how the last 2 years have been for you / your family / business. Share a covid-related article / study / data and or concerns regarding the experimental covid vaccines, increased crime in our community, etc...
 

 

 
 
 
 

Coming Events

 

Hi Freedom Loving Friends!

This is a very busy week, please review the schedule below and mark your calendars. There are two meetings tonight, the 7PM Bham City Council Hybrid Meeting and the 7PM Blaine School Board Meeting (which is in-person only). Registration to make a Public Comment at the Bham City Council Hybrid Meeting is now required. 

https://cob.org/gov/council/meetings/public-comment-reg 

Today is the last day to register for this Thursday's WA State Immunization Hybrid Summit, it would be beneficial to have some of our folks attend this event! 

https://withinreachwa.org/event/wa-immunization-summit-2023 

The event (COVID Betrayal~ A Path Forward) in Spokane on Saturday was great! Two Be Brave WA members gave a heartfelt presentation and a replay with highlights from the event will be available soon. 

There were a handful of doctors who spoke at the event in Spokane, including Dr. Richard Amerling, MD (Internal Medicine, Nephrology). Dr. Amerling has over 40 years of experience in the medical field and is on the Chief Medical Board at The Wellness Company (TWC). Please review the TWC website which has an online tele-health service, helpful information, and resources. 

https://www.twc.health/pages/leadership 

Please review the new listings posted below (Community & Connection section).


If you haven't done so already, please check out the BeBraveWA docu-series on Rumble:

https://rumble.com/search/all?q=BeBraveWA


Thank you all for continuing to Hold The Line and for sharing the https://BeBraveWashington.com website with others to help educate as many community members as possible.

* E-mails regarding covid-related issues and/or other concerns can be sent to all Bham City Council Members at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and to all Whatcom County Council Members at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

~WEEKLY SCHEDULE~

 

Monday May 22nd:

  • 7:00pm Bham City Council Hybrid Meeting (210 Lottie St., Bham). 

General Public Comments are allowed, each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. Registration to speak during Public Comments is required, link below. 

https://cob.org/gov/council/meetings/public-comment-reg 

You can also attend (and speak) via Zoom or phone. 

Remotely via Zoom: 

https://cob.org/cczoom 

Remotely via phone: 

Call (253) 215-8782 and enter Meeting ID 839 253 4374 and Password 9. Follow staff instructions at the time of the public hearing or public comment. You can watch the meeting on the City's website or on the City's YouTube channel. 

https://cob.org/meetings 

https://cob.org/btv 

  • 7:00pm Blaine School Board In-Person Only Meeting (770 Mitchell Ave., Blaine). Public Comments are allowed, each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. 

Tuesday May 23rd:

  • 6:00pm Whatcom County Council Hybrid Meeting (311 Grand Ave., Bham). 

General Public Comments are allowed, each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. You can also attend via Zoom or phone, instructions are on the Whatcom County Council website. Scroll down and click on the orange Zoom link that is right under the Agenda link. 

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3415/Participate-in-Virtual-Council-Meetings 

  • 7:00pm BeBraveWA GMRS/Ham Radio Check-In (this usually takes less than 10 minutes). The Radio Net will be using the Lookout Mountain Repeater. Please email John with any questions and to get the Frequency/Tone for today's Net.

Wednesday May 24th:

  • 6:00pm-8:00pm Whatcom County Justice Project Hybrid TOWN HALL (311 Grand Ave., Bham). 

This meeting is regarding the NEW JAIL/Justice Project Implementation Plan Draft. Public Comments are allowed, each speaker is allowed 2 minutes. 

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3415/Participate-in-Virtual-Council-Meetings 

  • 7:00pm Be Brave WA Meeting

* 6:00pm-7:00pm Social/Networking time. 

* Listening Circle is on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 

Thursday May 25th:

  • 7:30am-5:30pm 

(Virtual Schedule 8:30am-4:30pm) 

WA State Immunization Hybrid Summit 

It would be beneficial to have some of our folks attend this event! 

https://withinreachwa.org/event/wa-immunization-summit-2023 

Saturday May 27th:

  • 9:00am-4:00pm 

FIREARM SAFETY CLASS (2nd Saturday of a 2-day class). To register email Cliff at: 

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  • 6:00pm-10:00pm Swing Dance at Forge Fitness, upstairs (100 Drayton St., Lynden). 

6pm-7pm Intermediate Swing Lesson 

7pm-8pm Beginner Swing Lesson 

8pm-10pm Social Dance 

All Ages Welcome, $7 cash donation. Must arrive by 8pm, entry door is locked after 8pm. 


 ~ SAVE THE DATE ClASSES & EVENTS ~

 

Tuesday May 30th: 6PM 

Ferndale School Board Meeting, Public Comments are allowed in-person only, each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. 

Thursday June 1st: 7:00am-8:30am 

Public Health Advisory Board Hybrid Meeting (PHAB) at the Whatcom County Health Dept (509 Girard St., Bham). 

Monday June 5th: 7PM Bham City Council Hybrid Meeting. 

Tuesday June 6th: 6PM Whatcom County Council Hybrid Meeting. The Council will be voting on the Whatcom County Food System Plan at this meeting! 

Wednesday June 14th: 10AM WA State Board of Health Hybrid Meeting. 

 

 

 

~COMMUNITY & CONNECTION~

 

"It’s kombucha weather! Wanting to add healthy probiotics to your diet? Enjoy kombucha? I have Jun Kombucha SCOBY’s available for sale or trade. Don’t know what that is? I’d love to teach you all about it! Save a ton of money and start making your kombucha at home. If you want to learn more please contact Lanni of Greener Postures at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 

Know where your FOOD comes from: Javier is taking pre-order for Pasture Raised Chicken that will be harvested in early June. Place your order now to secure your locally grown chicken. 

https://www.risingmoonmeadows.com/product-page/whole-pasture-raised-broiler-deposit 

 

Need a ride to/from the Be Brave WA Meetings on Wednesday evenings? Willing to give a ride to a community member who lives in your area? Please contact Doris if you are interested in participating in a Wed evening Ride-Share.

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Whatcom Vaccine Reaction Support Group~ If you want to attend or if you have questions about what a typical meeting is like, then please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Be Brave WA Member seeking small house, cabin or cottage for just myself. I have no pets. I am a writer with a steady income. Quiet country setting preferred, in any area of Whatcom County.

Thank you!

Barbara Powers

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Freedom Fighter Communication-Focused Meetings are held to support community members on how to start having conversations that wake people up! These meetings are currently put on hold. For more info about these meetings please email Richard

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Do you need help growing food, getting a garden started, or learning how to prune your fruit trees? If so, contact Bern at 360-410-6071 for a free on-site garden consultation, donations are appreciated.

If you are interested in participating in Ceremony, please contact Rainbow Medicine-Walker

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  • If you would like to connect with others who have a similar area of interest, please email Natalie and it will be posted in the Community & Connection section next week.