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🐹 Feed a Pig a Pumpkin 🐷🐷

November 01, 2024

Good morning, Bellingham. This is your Friday update from The Hamster Wheel.

We caught a lucky break with the weather last night. No rain fell on Goul or Goblin.

It’s one o’clock somewhere; go ahead and have that leftover mini-Twix for breakfast. 😉

~ Val & Evan

In today’s Hamster Wheel:

Feed a Pig a Pumpkin
Find a Ballot Drop Box
Food & Drink
Music & Nightlife

Weather Forecast

Friday: 53°F 🌡️ 44°F | 🌧️ Rain Showers | 🌧️ 90% | 💨 ENE 8 mph

Saturday: 52°F 🌡️ 44°F | 🌧️ Rain Showers Likely | 🌧️ 70% | 💨 SSE 5 to 9 mph

Sunday: 53°F 🌡️ 43°F | 🌧️ Rain Showers Likely | 🌧️ 70% | 💨 SSW 2 to 6 mph

Bellingham Bay Tides

Day	Time	H/L	FT
Fri	6:52 AM	H	7.85
Fri	11:43 AM	L	5.41
Fri	4:40 PM	H	8.02
Fri	11:59 PM	L	-0.53
Sat	7:34 AM	H	8.25
Sat	12:23 PM	L	6
Sat	4:59 PM	H	7.94
Sun	12:29 AM	L	-0.97
Sun	7:17 AM	H	8.53
Sun	12:06 PM	L	6.48
Sun	4:14 PM	H	7.82

Moon Phases

Weather and Tides data from NOAA.gov. Moon phase data from astronomyapi.com.

Nature, Community, Sasquatch, UAP

Photos From the Hoods

Sunset - 📷 by Finn Banks

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Events, Updates & News Around Town

Get off the Hamster Wheel

Put that pumpkin to good use… feed a pig.

Halloween is over, and Widnor Farms in Custer has a fun solution for all those wilting pumpkins. Feed um’ to the pigs!!

Brianna and Ryan, ranchers at Widnor Farms, have extended a public invitation for an event they call The Great Pumpkin Rescue this Saturday (Nov 2) from 10-2. Bring your leftover pumpkins from home (no moldy or painted ones) and feed them to their happy, forest-raised pigs. 🐷 There will be free hot cocoa and cookies. There will be pigs ranging from 9-week little oinkers to 700-pound mommas!

Widnor Farms is located at 1858 W Badger Rd Custer.

November 5th Election Countdown

Election season is coming to a nail-biting finish. 😬 If you’re interested in the current ballot return statistics, the Secretary of State maintains a fascinating resource that shows current turnout, statewide and by county. They also provide a tool to check the current status of your ballot.

We won’t opine on politics, but we will help guide you to the official ballot drop box locations in Bellingham and Sudden Valley.

247 Grand Ave (Courthouse South Parking Lot)
311 Grand Ave (Courthouse Rotunda)
3055 Woburn St (Barkley Village)
516 High St (WWU, Red Square)
1880 Bill McDonald Pkwy (Wade King Student Recreation Center)
210 36th St (Sehome Haggens)
620 W Kellogg Rd (Whatcom Community College)
2020 Lake Whatcom Blvd (Sudden Valley)

The Whatcom County website states that: “All drop boxes will open on October 16 and will close at 8:00 pm sharp on Election Day November 5.“

In other news…

🐟️ Dockside Seafood Market will be open this Saturday (Nov 2) from 10-2 at the Squalicum Harbor Fishermen's Pavilion.

🍪 Daughters of Norway is holding its 24th Annual Nordic Fest this Saturday (Nov 2) from 10-4 at the Ferndale Events Center. Expect cakes, breads, cookies, and a Swedish meatball dinner.

Local Business Updates

Haggling With Local Folk

American Bistro “Sugar & Co.” opens in Fairhaven

Sugar and Co, a fun new bistro launched by hamsters Brie and Evan Mueller, brings a fresh pizzazz to Fairhaven.

The American-inspired bistro offers familiar favorites with creative twists. Small plates include Caesar salad and filet mignon alongside heartier options such as mushroom pappardelle and chicken Milanese. Menu.

Gardener Alert!! 🌼🌼 Nursery Open House

The Garden Spot is kicking off the holiday season today (Oct 1) with a lively open house with music, local vendors, photo opportunities, and s'mores over the fire.

Holiday Markets & Bizarre

Fruitcake Loaf For Hamsters ✊

Assistance League of Bellingham Yule Boutique (Sat 9-2)
The Assistance League of Bellingham (the same wonderful group of ladies that run our favorite thrift shop) is holding its annual Yule Boutique this Saturday (Nov 2) from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Grace Center at Trinity Lutheran Church. Expect a 15-foot-long cookie table alongside hand-crafted Christmas gifts, holiday decorations, and collectibles. The Assistance League supports many Bellingham causes, including clothing for children and Christmas gifts for seniors in care centers. Details.

Hillcrest Holiday Arts and Craft Fair (Sat 9-4)
Over 60 vendors offer a variety of items for sale, making it a great place to start your holiday shopping. Hillcrest Church is at 1414 Larrabee Ave.

Meridian Craft Fair (Sat 9-4)
In the gym at Meridian High School. Look for craft vendors and food!

New Life Fellowship Craft Bazaar (Sat 9-4)
Free admission, baked potato feed, bake sale, and raffle. Located at 810 E. Pole Road in Lyndon. In the gym behind the church.

Emblem Club Holiday Bazaar (Sat, Sun 9-3)
Emblem Club’s annual holiday bazaar. Held at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way.

Food & Drinks

Hamsters Gotta Eat

Friday Food Trucks
Ah! Chihuahua @ Trackside Portal Village
Big Stick Barbecue @ Stemma Brewery
Burnt Side Down @ Stemma Brewery
Dumpling Girls @ Goods Local Brews
El Pollo Feo @ Kulshan Brewery (Roosevelt K2)
El Tapatio @ 4124 Strider Loop Rd
Greektown @ Kulshan Brewery (James St. K1)
Luchadora @ Wander Brewing
New Public Vegan @ Evil Bikes (700 Harris Ave)
Outpost Eats @ Transition Outpost (5090 Samish Way)
Rain or Shine Riviera Club @ Trackside Portal Village
Tacos El Tule @ West Marine (Meridian St)
Tam Tam Pizza @ Lost Giants Cider Co.
The Galley @ 6069 Hannegan Rd

Saturday Food Trucks
Ah! Chihuahua @ Trackside Portal Village
Big Stick Barbecue @ Stemma Brewery
Burnt Side Down @ Stemma Brewery
Dumpling Girls @ Goods Local Brews
El Pollo Feo @ Kulshan Brewery (Roosevelt K2)
El Tapatio @ 4124 Strider Loop Rd
Greektown @ Kulshan Brewery (James St. K1)
Luchadora @ Wander Brewing
New Public Vegan @ Evil Bikes (700 Harris Ave)
Outpost Eats @ Transition Outpost (5090 Samish Way)
Rain or Shine Riviera Club @ Trackside Portal Village
Tacos El Tule @ Closed
Tam Tam Pizza @ Bellingham Farmers Mkt.
Tam Tam Pizza @ Dockside Mkt.
Tam Tam Pizza @ Lost Giants Cider Co.
The Galley @ 6069 Hannegan Rd

Sunday Food Trucks
Ah! Chihuahua @ Trackside Portal Village
Big Stick Barbecue @ Stemma Brewery
Burnt Side Down @ Stemma Brewery
Dumpling Girls @ Goods Local Brews
El Pollo Feo @ Kulshan Brewery (Roosevelt K2)
El Tapatio @ Closed
Greektown @ Kulshan Brewery (James St. K1)
Luchadora @ Wander Brewing
New Public Vegan @ Evil Bikes (700 Harris Ave)
Outpost Eats @ Transition Outpost (5090 Samish Way)
Rain or Shine Riviera Club @ Trackside Portal Village
Tacos El Tule @ Closed
Tam Tam Pizza @ Lost Giants Cider Co.
The Galley @ Closed

Because it’s fun to be a lookie-loo

Crash an Open House

2231 King Street (Open: Sat 12-2, Sun 12-1:30)
This one’s a darling bungalow in the Sunnyland neighborhood. Someone did a beautiful job giving this home a rad second life with great landscaping and an interior to match. The stairs alone are worth a trip to check out. Listing.

4359 Sucia Drive on Sandy Point (Open Sunday 11-1)
I love everything about this one. It’s a sweet rambler on the beach in the Sandy Point neighborhood. The Interior has that PNW seaside chic… so cute. I’m lounging on the beach already 😁. Listing.

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Music & Nightlife

Spinning Into The Night

Friday Games & Trivia
None Scheduled

Saturday Games & Trivia
None Scheduled

Sunday Games & Trivia
Trivia Night @ Stemma Brewing Co. | 5:30 PM

Hakuna matata

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