I saw Mark Allyn the other day. He was dressed in his hand made colorful clothes, pushing his bike, with a big smile and minding his own business. Before I even knew it was him, I saw the colorfulness and it just made me happy, then I realized it was our very own special rainbow and I was even happier. Seeing him is like finding a 4 leaf clover or seeing a double rainbow.

I wish more people expressed that kind of specialness.

I hope you (Mark and everyone else) are well and enjoying life.

My daughter requested ravioli for her back-to-school dinner and I made enough dough and filling to make probably close to 50 individual raviolis, planning to freeze some for later consumption.

The emergency? The roller attachment for my KitchenAid fell apart after almost 10 faithful years, and the idea of trying to hand roll dough for that long is making my wrist shriek in fear already.

I am trying to find a cheap manual pasta roller to just get through tonight. I already checked Walmart, Target, and Fred Meyer (both Lakeway and Bakerview), and no dice. I'm about to walk over to the thrift store in hopes I get lucky, but I'm not holding my breath. What other stores should I check out/call? I currently don't have a car but can probably get a ride later if need be - I just am blanking on what other stores might carry pasta rollers under $40

HELP!

Update: Pasta Crisis averted! Community member dropped one off for me to borrow - thanks a ton, kind stranger! And thanks to the folks who offered suggestions (it will ALWAYS be Cash n Carry - IYKYK) and their own appliances. I love this community!

Hi everyone! I’m Paige, a local nail tech here in Whatcom County! I’ve had a few lovely clients find me through this group already, so I thought it was time to properly introduce myself!

I run my own private nail studio in Everson and specialize in Builder Gel, Acrylic and Detailed Nail Art.

I’d love to meet more people in the Whatcom County community! If you’d like to check out my work or book an appointment, you can find me here:

📸 Instagram/TikTok: @starstudionails

🌐 Website/Booking: starstudionails.glossgenius.com

Feel free to say hi or follow along, I’d love to have you!

Every single time I go to this parking lot I am beset by the stupidest driving I’ve ever encountered in Bellingham, which is a staggering distinction to have to make. People dive across the parking lot diagonally at full throttle, run stop signs (if you’re reading this, silver car from ten minutes ago, tisk tisk / also lose your car keys) and generally try to kill one another. Is there a gas leak specific to this one specific part of town, or some sort of dipshit particle emitter buried underground? Am I the insane one for being the only one not trying to total my car by high centering it on the shopping cart return or kill pedestrians? I don’t see this anywhere else in town. The Lakeway Fred Meyer parking lot is a serene escape by comparison and any on-ramp to I-5 is cordial and polite compared to the Sehaggen parking lot.

This is my only driving rant for the year, thank you for listening and I’ll be back on January 1st.

Hi there,

I am a novice woodworker and when I was attempting to finish some projects I found that most things available were either toxic, expensive or both.

So I decided to make my own. What I created is PNW paste- nothing revolutionary but a blend of local beeswax from my neighbor and pure linseed oil. The result is a 100% natural, pet and child safe wood finish that can be used to finish wood projects, breathe life into old leather boots or keep some garden snips running smooth. I really do use it on everything. My dad used it to fix a squeaky window.
I believe it’s a good product but I’m a little stuck on how to get my name out there.

I’ve dropped off some tins to local businesses like Windsor and some local crafters but haven’t got a lot of traction. Nor has Etsy been fruitful. I’ve received some good feedback from coworkers but I’m looking to open my market!

I also make a kitchen edition with only mineral oil and beeswax.

If any hamsters would like to sample the product I’d be happy to deliver! Or if I get a lot of interest I can pop up at a brewery with some supply!

If this post gets lost, I am also on FB Market place under the same name.

Mini pop up tomorrow at New Grounds coffee at 5pm! Corner of Smith and Everson Goshen.

I’m also working on an instagram with the same name
@PNWPaste
I’d appreciate a follow!

I was in the last vehicle to make it through before the collision happened. All I saw was the dog wandering in the right lane, folks slamming on their brakes, and then car parts flying in the rear view mirror. Is everyone ok? Did the dog make it?

Posting this for my friend who last saw her cat Heddy on Sunday. Please keep your eyes out. She’s a bit shy but might come to you for food. Please call or text if you see her!

Hey all, just a quick one - I'm a seasoned, independent I.T. professional in Bham with nearly 30 years experience with business, residential and enterprise clients. I have a strong focus on helping my clients achieve greater privacy, security and autonomy.

I'm also working on a couple of interesting products, one of which has to do with offline access to Wikipedia and other knowledge. I made a short video for it here: https://tubefree.org/w/gqB7jXN5mkzF5ecc8jhJcj

I have decades of experience with Linux system & network administration.

You can email me at [hello@logicalnetworking.net](mailto:hello@logicalnetworking.net) with any inquiries or to set up an appointment to take a look at your network. Thanks!

- Jordan

EDIT: Thanks to whoever downvoted me 😂 Kind of curious as to why, though?

The Grime Reapers Cleaning is excited to welcome the newest members of the team!

🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁

Grimey & Bubbles 💀🫧 🍾

You'll be seeing more fun videos of these two rascals 📹

Book today with us @ 360-333-9661

Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, a community fixture for over 70 years, seeks business support for our annual fundraiser. Your donation for this event would give your business the opportunity to attract new patronage through members and friends of BUF.

We are a liberal religious community that values diversity. Our congregation welcomes people of all ages, abilities, races, ethnicities, origins, and orientations.

BUF contributes more than $75,000 annually to support greater Bellingham community projects in education, basic needs, food security, climate change, refugee placements, social justice, public health, and the unhoused.

The annual auction is our means of reaching out to financially support these ongoing operations, keeping BUF a healthy and thriving place for our community.

We are seeking:

* Gift certificates

* Gift baskets

* Artwork & Crafts

* Tickets to events, shows, and community activities

* Services

This is our last week for gathering auction donations which takes place November 7th. You can contact BUF via email at: [Auction@buf.org](mailto:Auction@buf.org) or ping this account.

Mt. Baker is one of the best places in the Cascades to learn real glacier and alpine climbing skills. You get beautiful terrain, serious but manageable objectives, and experienced guides who focus on teaching—not just getting you to the summit.

At American Alpine Institute, our guides help you understand the why behind what you're doing: glacier travel, crevasse rescue, crampon technique, rope systems, route finding, and mountain decision-making. Whether you're working toward bigger objectives like Denali or simply want to experience your first glaciated peak, Baker is an outstanding classroom.

And you're not just hiring a guide. You're learning from a company with decades of experience teaching people how to move safely and confidently in the mountains.

If Mt. Baker is on your list, climb it with people who believe the summit is only part of the experience.

Learn more:

https://www.alpineinstitute.com/programs/mt-baker-skills-and-climb/

Story time & also asking for advice.

My sister and I just moved into a new apartment and upon receiving our keys last week and entering, saw a tonnnn of giant stains all over the carpets. They look like pet urine / maybe rust stains. The carpet in the living room is also completely detached from the floor and can be lifted up. Big tripping hazard.

We reached out to the property management company who said they would get in touch with the owner of the condo to see if he’d have them come out and clean the carpets again, and also re-attach where it was lifting. We clarified and said at this point if you’re having someone come clean them AGAIN, it clearly didn’t work the first time and it might be better to just replace the carpets. They said no no no we have a stain removal process they are going to do and we are hopeful it will resolve the staining. When we went back after they cleaned , nothing was different AND the cleaners didn’t lock our front door 😭

We reached back out, said we were very disappointed that the unit was clearly not properly cleaned and that the carpets were still covered in stains. We asked if he would be willing to give us even a small reduction on rent since it was advertised without these stains. And yes, before you come at me and say why didn’t you look at the place before signing the lease. I did, but someone was still living there so I couldn’t see all the stains at that time and the ones that I did see, the property management company said would be cleaned. I also have all the photos of the unit advertised without stains and sent them to the property management just to show how bad it is compared to what was shown.

From the time we got the keys to moving in was about 5 days so we told them if you want to take the carpets out you can, we have none of our things in there yet. But they didn’t. Even now that our furniture is in we’d make it work if it meant we got new carpets… Now, the owner has replied and said “you can move out if you’re unhappy with the condition of the unit and I won’t penalize you for breaking your lease” that’s his solution. After we JUST moved our stuff in.

I’d love to hear from anyone who might know what laws are in place to protect us, what can we do about this because we don’t want to leave we JUST moved in. It’s a great space and as you know really hard to come by a place that is affordable and nice in Bellingham.. We literally just wanted them to replace the gross carpets or give us some rent off because we feel those are the two fair solutions, but he doesn’t seem to want to budge and would rather he find someone who won’t complain lol.

https://laughinghamster.com/

Laughing Hamster Comedy Festival, B’hams original homegrown, cross city stand up comedy fest, is back for its second year!

For 2026 We‘ve grown to 10 nights, 13 shows and it’ll be a mix of free and ticketed events, all ages and over 21, open mics, a live variety talk show and booked nights at a different venue each episode.

The festival runs Thurs 10/8 through Sat 10/17 and features some of the biggest names in PNW comedy as well as the best and brightest of local Bellingham comedians.

We will be at The Firehouse Arts & Events Center, Wander Brewing, Uisce Irish Pub, Rumors Cabaret, Aslan Depot, WWU Underground Coffeehouse, Beach Cat South Paw, Mercato Delle Bonta, JUXT Taphouse, The Upfront Theatre, El Capitans, Larrabee Lager Co. and New Prospect Theatre.

Check out our website for complete fest schedule, lineups and ticket links.

THANK YOU! To our generous sponsors: Eyes on Fremont, Rural Ranch Getaway Hip Camp, Comedy on Broadway, Mad City Coatings, Mercato Delle Bonta, Aslan Depot and Cheba Hut.

👋 my name is Savannah and I'm a photographer in Bellingham. I've been a photographer for about 8 years now, I took a brief hiatus from photography but I'm ready to jump back in. It's truly what I love to do and my favorite form of art.

My mission is to provide affordable photography options for all. I think it's important to have nice photos with the ones you love or just of yourself :)

I keep my pricing transparent always, find it here: https://www.savallen.com/

I am having a 50% off special for 2026 & 2027 graduates, so hit me up!

Dave's Handy Service is here to serve you! We do just about everything.

Just extended a circuit and installed a bidet, today. Tomorrow it's window cleaning and Thursday it's installing grab bars and planing a door.

Meanwhile, we're working up estimates for some tenant turnover work that will include installing a shower, tiling, floor repair, light fixtures, kitchen cabinets, shelving, and demolishing a bunch of bamboo. September is going to be a fun month!

Looking to move my camper to the Bellingham RV park full-time. I’m looking at their reviews and it seems to be slightly mixed. Does anyone have experience living there? What are the red flags or is it a decent place to live?

LOCAL: WECU has launched a new Western Washington University-branded debit card that will help support WWU students and programs through eligible purchases.

Read more from Bellingham Metro News:

Note: I made sure to run this post by r/Bellingham Mods before posting this and received approvel. We are not in any brand deal with WECU or Western Washington University. This is purely a news and informational post based off information emailed to us via press release.

rushadicus the infamous cello goblin is bringing sneth metal to the shakedown this sunday (9/6)!

Hi everyone! I am a photographer here in Bellingham who specializes in automotive photography. I'm just picking up my business as a freelancer and wanted to throw my services out there.

Here are some sample shots. My goal is always to work the environment and the day we spend into my shots. They would be yours to use for any purposes and I would post them in collage form in my own socials, with you as a collaborator for your own.

If you've got a rig you want some shots of, message me here and we can get things rolling.

Thanks!

I don't own this business but the fire tables this guy makes are so awesome--made right here--that I wanted to share the website. I think it's okay to post business promotion stuff today, but if I'm wrong, please remove the post.

https://kindlingking.art/

Noticed, stopped, and lightly bothered a beautiful and young-ish looking Bengal while on the trail today. They DID NOT like me pulling out my cell phone to try and take a picture and trotted off into the trees.

I briefly stopped on my way back about an hour later and didn't see them.

Posting just in-case someone is missing this kitty.

The Kulshan Chorus is comprised of everyday people—like you—who love to sing! We are committed to music education and spirited performances celebrating the common bonds of humanity through music. We have performed artistic pieces, pop songs, major oratorios with orchestras, and music dedicated to social justice.

Auditions are being held next Thursday (we especially need more low voices, but all are welcome to audition). Details at kulshanchorus.org