Just in case you or your children did not get enough of the snow last week and are looking for some more sledding and play time you might want to check out sledding up by the Mt. Baker Ski Area. There is no specific area in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has been set aside for sledding, and it’s banned inside the Mt. Baker Ski Area. You will see signs within the ski area advising you not to sled as it can pose a danger to skiers and snowboarders.
Unofficially, you can go just outside the ski area’s boundaries to sled down the hills around the frozen lakes of Highwood Lake and Picture Lake. The area around Bagley Lake also is great area to check out. That being said be sure and pay attention on warm days or years when there is little snow fall to be sure the lakes are frozen solid and ready for sledding. We were up this weekend and the conditions were PERFECT for family friendly sledding.
Directions:Go east on state route 542 until you reach the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Park in the upper parking lot. Look for people carrying sleds or big tire tubes. You will find the lakes on your right hand side over the large snow banks. Little trails will be built in the snow bank to allow children and families to get up and over the banks and into the sledding area.
That's Rich in front in the red coming out of Lake Padden holding a sheet of ice!
The Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is putting on their annual Celebrate Bellingham! event Thurday, Dec. 29th-Sunday, January 1st. The Sportsplex and the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center are parternering up with the event and offering free ice skating and free swimmingin conjunction with the other activities.
The free ice skating at the Sportsplex includes skate rental and is being offered 9am to 11:45am this Thursday, December 29th-Saturday, Dec. 31st. The free swimming at the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center is being offered 6:45pm to 8pm on Thursday and Friday and 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Saturday.
In addition to the hours and times listed above there will also be the Ring in theNew Year at the Sportsplex Party being held 6 to 9pm on New Year’s Eve. The event will feature free indoor soccer play, ice skating, carnival games, and other fun family friendly activities.
If you are looking for something to do on New Year’s Day there will be the free New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk at Lake Padden, followed by the annual Polar Dip into the Lake. The run/walk starts at 11am. Our every own Rich Johnson is Polar Dip Alumni, wonder if we can talk him into doing it again this year?
Looking to take a fun festive photo for the holidays? Are you wanting something other than the typical Santa photo? Then you have found what you are looking for. Come out to Fairhaven and get your picture taken with the Grinch.
The Grinch will be visiting Fairhaven for holiday picturesDecember 17 10am-6pm, December 18th 11am-6pm and December 23rd 10am-6pm. Photo disks are available for $10 and proceeds go to Blue Skies for Children, a long non-profit organization assisting low income and foster children in our community ages 6 to 15.
The Grinch is located in Fairhaven in the Village Books Reading Gallery.
The picture above is of my daughter McKenna with the Grinch last year. We are hoping to make it to see the Grinch again today and I will be sure and post a picture of the latest Grinch visit.
Music at The Firehouse in Fairhaven & Blue Horse Gallery
Hot Gypsy Swing at the Firehall in Fairhaven
If you like Django Reinhart and Hot Jazz of the 20’s and 30’s, a fine NW group called Gadjo Gypsies performs tonight (Friday, Dec 16) at 7:30 PM at The Firehouse in Fairhaven. Tickets are $15, at the door or at Quist Violins. Bryan Thurber, violin; Josh Rush, guitar; Jeff Gray, bass. Josh is a fine guitarist in this genre.
Flamenco Dancer Savannah Fuentes is Back
If you like Flamenco, dancer Savannah Fuentes is back with guitarist Pedro Cortes, a fine NY-based player who comes from a family of flamenco guitarists, and now for his first B’ham appearance, Jesus Montoya, a singer with deep Gypsy roots who knows all the cantes, and is equally at home backing dancers or out in front as soloist. He sings exquisite fandangos in the tradition of Rafael Farina. They perform Saturday night, Dec 17th, at the Blue Horse Gallery, STARTING AT 6 PM. $20 general, $12 kids / students / low income.
Join the Stahlbaums at their annual Christmas Party
The Stahlbaums host their annual Christmas party at the Mt Baker Theater. We hope you can join us either this evening @ 7:00, tomorrow at 2:00 or tomorrow evening at 7:00. This magical party includes , dancing mice, marching soldiers, the mystical Godfather Drosselmeyer, sister Clara & brother Fritz, the Sugar Plum Fairy, dancers from throughout the world, a fierce battle between the Nutcracker & the Mouse King to mention just a few of the surprising cast and sizzling scenes.
It’s possible there are parties / productions where the costumes may be more elaborate, the sets more exotic & the music more professional but there could be no production where the Parents could be prouder, the Performers more serious & dedicated nor the choreographers / instructors more caring. This production is sure to warm your heart & put a smile on your face.
Just in case you or your children did not get enough of the snow last week and are looking for some more sledding and play time you might want to check out sledding up by the Mt. Baker Ski Area. There is no specific area in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has been set aside for sledding, and it’s banned inside the Mt. Baker Ski Area. You will see signs within the ski area advising you not to sled as it can pose a danger to skiers and snowboarders.
Looking to take a fun festive photo for the holidays? Are you wanting something other than the typical Santa photo? Then you have found what you are looking for. Come out to Fairhaven and get your picture taken with the Grinch.
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