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			<title>Treating Mental Illness: Social Duty or Just Good Business?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Club meets for lunch at noon on the 4th Wednesday of every month at Northwood Hall (3240 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham, WA). A buffet lunch is served at 11:50 a.m.; the program starts at 12:20 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Lunch costs $11 for members and $16 for non-members. All programs are open to the public.

On February 22nd City Club will feature "Treating Mental Illness: Social Duty or Just Good Business?", presented by Anne Deacon, Human Services Manager for the Whatcom County Health Department; and Dennis Dashiell, Board Member of the Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic, and Employee Assistance Program Counselor for Health Promotion Northwest.

Founded in 1993, the Bellingham City Club is a non-partisan civic organization with over 450 members that fosters dialogue and debate on important issues facing our community. 

Bellingham City Club
P.O. Box 964
Bellingham, WA 98227
www.bellinghamcityclub.org


For more information contact Don Keenan: donkeenan777@hotmail.com]]></description>
			<author>membership@bellinghamcityclub.org (Bellingham City Club)</author>
			<category>Seminars, Workshops &amp; Classes</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00 -0800</pubDate>
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			<title>Understanding Conflict Workshop Begins</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1922&amp;dtwhen=2455980</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This six-hour interactive workshop is designed to develop participants' awareness of their own approach to conflict, and to increase their skills and capacity to better manage conflict as it arises. The workshop content is applicable to home, community, and work environments.

Two sessions: February 22 and 29  (Wednesday, Wednesday). Class fee: $60. 
Date: February 22, 29
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center 13 Prospect Street, Suite 201 Bellingham, WA 98225

Pre-registration is required. Visit www.whatcomdrc.org or call 360-676-0122 for more info.]]></description>
			<author>outreach@whatcomdrc.org/ 360-676-0122 (Ellie Rogers)</author>
			<category>Seminars, Workshops &amp; Classes</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:30 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Ellie Rogers</cdaily:contactName>
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			<title>Bellingham Lectures in Philosophy and Religion</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1992&amp;dtwhen=2455981</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Don't miss the 2012 Bellingham Lectures in Philosophy and Religion (BLPR) taking place on February 21st and 23rd @ 7pm in the Western Washington University Performing Arts Center.  You can also join us for a live stream or find out more information by visiting www.blpr.org.
 
The BLPR are designed to facilitate informed, articulate thinking and civil conversation regarding the big questions present in philosophy, religion, and science.]]></description>
			<author>info@blpr.org (Tracy Imbach)</author>
			<category>Seminars, Workshops &amp; Classes</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Tracy Imbach</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>info@blpr.org</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>Improv Comedy - Upfront Theatre</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1927&amp;dtwhen=2455981</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Thursday 8pm GBU show (Good, Bad & Ugly) opens with a short improv set by our non-mainstage up-and-comers, then after a quick intermission, our mainstage cast comes out to blow you away with a completely awesome set of improv comedy. The show is only $7 and sells out on a regular basis so if you want to get in, get there early or buy advanced tickets through our website. Doors and box office open at 7:30pm.

Advance tickets are available through the Upfront's website at www.theupfront.com

The Upfront Theatre is an all ages venue and we serve beer and wine in our concession area!]]></description>
			<category>Comedy</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Galen Emanuele</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>(360) 733-8855</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>Improv Comedy - Upfront Theatre</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1929&amp;dtwhen=2455981</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our 10pm Thursday night show, named "The Project", is an hour of experimentation that's different every week. Featuring improv, stand-up comedy, new show formats and wild good times! It's always only $4 so even if it totally sucks, you're only out $4.

Doors open 30 minutes before the show, advanced tickets are available through our website at www.theupfront.com

We are an all ages venue and also serve beer and wine!]]></description>
			<category>Comedy</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Galen Emanuele</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>(360) 733-8855</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>VZ Beer and Wine Tasting</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1969&amp;dtwhen=2455982</link>
			<description><![CDATA[VZ Foundation is hosting a celebration of the local wines and beers of Whatcom County and their connection to the community that they serve. The purpose of this event is to bring together local producers of wine and beer to present their artisan beverages to the public in a tasting and vending setting. 
Friday February 24th at Karibou Salon in Fairhaven; doors open at 6:00pm and close at 8:00pm. Tickets are available online at the VZ Foundation’s website www.vzfoudation.org as well as at the doors for general public admission.]]></description>
			<author>Nick@vzfoundation.org (Nick Cetto)</author>
			<category>Benefits &amp; Fundraisers</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Nick Cetto</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>Nick@vzfoundation.org</cdaily:contactInfo>
			<cdaily:eventStartDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:00 -0800</cdaily:eventStartDate>
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			<title>Improv Comedy - Upfront Theatre</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1931&amp;dtwhen=2455982</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every Fri & Sat nights we feature live improv comedy shows at 8 and 10pm. We perform all different kinds of improv shows and formats throughout the year and we're always switching things up. Always a great time!

Our show schedule and descriptions are on our website at www.theupfront.com and you can buy tickets to our upcoming shows there as well. The doors and box office open at 7:30pm and you can also just show up and get tickets at the door, provided we aren't sold out.

We are an all ages venue and we also serve beer and wine!]]></description>
			<category>Comedy</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Galen Emanuele</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>(360) 733-8855</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>Womencare Shelter's Annual Auction</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1709&amp;dtwhen=2455983</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Womencare Shelter's annual dinner and auction. Their largest fundraiser of the year.

Dinner and auction benefiting Womencare Shelter. Serving domestic violence victims and their children since 1979. All proceeds go to support Womencare's programs. Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Best Western Lakeway Inn & Conference Center located at 714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham.]]></description>
			<author>beth@womencareshelter.org / 360-671-8539 (Beth Sartain)</author>
			<category>Benefits &amp; Fundraisers</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Beth Sartain</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>beth@womencareshelter.org / 360-671-8539</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>Kuntz and Company Presents: Shimmer</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1915&amp;dtwhen=2455983</link>
			<description><![CDATA[please see above for times and pricing.  They are different for each performance.

please see above for times and pricing.  They are different for each performance.

Saturday, February 25, 7 PM, $10/ $5 for Museum Members			
Sunday, February 26, 2 PM, free with admission
Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street
Shimmer is a new dance piece created by Pam Kuntz in response to Lesley Dill's artwork that will be performed in the Lightcatcher galleries, surrounded by Dill’s exhibition.  Kuntz & Company, a non-profit dance/theatre company is directed by Pam Kuntz and features  professional artists collaborating with community participants. This project is supported by a Humanities Washington Opportunity Grant and the Washington State Arts Commission.]]></description>
			<author>info@whatcommuseum.org, 360/778-8930 (Whatcom Museum)</author>
			<category>Dance</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Whatcom Museum</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>info@whatcommuseum.org, 360/778-8930</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>Winter Commission IV: Disaster</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1962&amp;dtwhen=2455983</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is an annual event

Annual Multimedia Exhibition “Winter Commission IV: Disaster” to Take Place Saturday, February 25 at Spark Museum of Electrical Invention in Downtown Bellingham

Bellingham, WA--January 2011--The Winter Commission is an annual art and music exhibition showcasing local artists, filmmakers, musicians and authors. All of the art and music shown at Winter Commission is conceived and created during Bellingham’s long, bleak winter.

This year, we’re exploring the theme of disaster across multiple mediums—from film and sound to canvas and paper. On February 25, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention (1312 Bay St. in downtown Bellingham) will host our gallery exhibition as well as live music performances, short film screenings, art installations and more.

“Winter Commission IV: Disaster” begins at 7 p.m. The show is open to all ages until 10:30 p.m., after which it is 21+ only. Entry is free, but there is a $3.00 suggested donation. A cash bar benefiting Spark Museum of Electrical Invention will be available, as well as delicious local food from the Mount Bakery.

The Winter Commission will feature more than 40 artists and crafters, including Aaron Brick, Aireekah Laudert, Amanda Bloom, Amanda Kalkwarf, Andrea Heimer, B.J. Ott, Brian Tichelaar, Brittany Beug, Cameron Jennings, Cassidy Bloom, Cheri Hepker, Chris Murphy, Corey Urlacher, Erin Clancy, Eli Loomis, Genevieve Gonska, Gillian Myers, James Mey, Jen Dranttel, Jess Flegel, Jessica Bonin, Jessyca Murphy, Jonny McIntyre, Jubal Sather, Kat Houseman, Lenae Day, Libby Chenault, Lindsay Kohles, Mackenzie Boetes, Mark Heimer, Nora Hughes, Paul Kearsley, Peter Scherrer, Scott Rickey, Sheana Sisselman, Steeb Russell, Tal Connor, Tammy Findlay, Toby Stanger and Will Canepa. Installations will include an exhibition of paintings based on historical disasters, a Rescue Station with free hot chocolate and people dressed as St. Bernards, a kids' Make Your Own Disaster Collage table, a fire-themed photobooth, a Make a Hank handkerchief station and a bomb shelter relaxation area.

Seattle poets and authors Kate Lebo and Elissa Ball will emcee and administer emergency dance breaks.  A singer-songwriter circle including Aleah SpringSnow, Lonely Accordion, Hillary Susz, Marc Griffin and Jonny McInytre will perform songs about historical disasters. Other music includes Tom Petty cover band the Wrecks (members of Connecticut Four, Vanna D and the Calamity and The Mechanical Dolls); Italian '60s pop cover band Il Gatto Curiouso (members of ( Burn Up, PRND, I Love You Avalanche, The Shrapnelles andLumpkins); The Great Karaoke Research Council Sing-Along, a demonstration of live karaoke computer program KRC 2.0 featuring 10-15 acoustic guitarists performing interactively with the audience; and theatrical death folk orchestrations by City of Lost Children (members of Scary Monster & the Super Creeps, Bright Weapons, Pirates R Us.)

The evening will also include a selection of short films curated by Trailer Wars host, filmmaker and podcaster Christopher Patton, including work by himself, Tyler Swank (Imperius Rex Productions), Sean Meyer (Bug & Stink Productions), Jessyca Murphy (Mao Mao Productions), Luke Chmura (Pink Shirt Productions) and Marie Biondolillo (YouAreWeAre Productions).

We'll wind up with a dance party seen over by DJ Moonboot, Platonic DJ and LJBC that will include disaster themes as well as cathartic but danceable hits.

About the Winter Commission:

The Winter Commission began a little over four years ago as simply a group of friends and a deadline. It was a way to get excited and motivated during the dreary winter months. Now in its fourth year, the Winter Commission continues to evolve and expand its membership and ambitions.  This year's Winter Commission is sponsored bySpark Museum of Electrical Invention and Whatcom All-ages Arts & Music.

Visit our website for more information and to download high-resolution photos!
wintercommission.com/press]]></description>
			<author>press@wintercommission.com/360.255.9953 (Marie Biondolillo)</author>
			<category>Art Exhibits</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Marie Biondolillo</cdaily:contactName>
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			<title>Pickford Film Center Oscar Nigbht</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It’s time to dust off your tux, unwrap that gown from its dry cleaning bag and get ready for your walk down the red carpet! Bellingham’s Premier Movie Awards Party makes its third appearance with the festivities happening again this year at Pickford Film Center (PFC) at 1318 Bay Street in Bellingham.

The formal event begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. In addition to a strut on the red carpet, guests will enjoy photo opportunities, door prizes, food catered by Ciao Thyme and a live broadcast of the 84th Academy Awards from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

Tickets are now available through www.pickfordevents.com or at the door the night of the event. Prices range from $40 for member admission tickets to $125 for VIP non- member passes. VIPs will enjoy in-seat catered service in the intimate, 75-seat smaller theater, which will include an open bar, swag bag and other special perks. General admission ticket holders receive one free non-alcoholic beverage and appetizers. A cash bar will be available to all attendees in the lobby]]></description>
			<author>alice@pickfordfilmcenter.org (Alice Clark)</author>
			<category>Benefits &amp; Fundraisers</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Alice Clark</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>alice@pickfordfilmcenter.org</cdaily:contactInfo>
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			<title>Educational Workshop:  Elder Care Options - Help When You Need It</title>
			<link>http://calendar.bellingham.org/ViewItem.html?cal_item_id=1990&amp;dtwhen=2455985</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Debbie Gann, director of Home Attendant Care, Inc. will be teaching an informational workshop focusing on care options available for the elder population.   

Information about how to access these services, the costs of each and the role of Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance and other funding sources will be covered.  The class is suitable for those needing care as well as those who may be preparing to care for a loved one. 

Register through Whatcom Community College's Community Education Department.  Call 360-383-3200 or follow link above.]]></description>
			<category>Other</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:00 -0800</pubDate>
			<cdaily:contactName>Debbie Gann</cdaily:contactName>
			<cdaily:contactInfo>360-734-3849</cdaily:contactInfo>
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