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Tuesday January 15th at 5:45PM at the Limelight Theatre join other TW members to view and discuss the movie "Growth Busters", the perfect alternative to going shopping!From Las Vegas to Atlanta, Mexico City to Mumbai, the White House to the Vatican, GrowthBusters takes us on a whirlwind tour of growth mania. It’s Wild Kingdom with a twist: the cameras are turned on humanity as our own survival skills are examined. GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth looks into the psychology of denial and crowd…See More

Please join me for an extraordinary opportunity on October 5th. Imagine Energy IndependenceFriday, October 5th, 2012 7:00 - 9:00pm, presentation at  Bellingham High School AuditoriumPresented by RE Sources for Sustainable Communities "Imagine energy independence" with Dr. Dan Kammen, founder of the Renewable & Appropriate Energy Laboratory & Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient with Al Gore.  Dr. Dan Kammen will explore…See More

a FREE 'Complete the Street' Walk & Workshop, next Wednesday, July 13th from 6:30-8pm.Complete Streets play an important role in livable communi­ties, where all people – regardless of age, ability or mode of transportation – feel safe and welcome on the roadways. You'll get an overview of Complete Streets, the policy changes needed to get us there as a community, and a brief…See More

Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike invites members of the Bellingham community to help local officials identify the scope of environmental review for SSA Marine’s proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point.  Pike said his aim is to continue community dialogue and prepare for formal environmental review, which will be conducted by Whatcom County officials once SSA applies for permits.A meeting hosted by Pike is planned for 6 p.m. June 1 in the large courtroom at Bellingham Municipal Court (2014 C…See More

RE Sources for Sustainable Communities will host an event on Tuesday, May 31st at the Fairhaven Village Green featuring New York Times bestselling author and 350.org founder, Bill McKibben.  The event starts at 5 pm, with a concert by local favorites Millie and the Mentshn.  Bill will begin his talk on coal, climate change, and activism at 7 pm.  There will also be an information fair from 5pm-9pm, which will feature local organizations (including Transition Whatcom and its…See More

Whatcom Folk School Class #35.  PRINCIPLES AND PATHWAYS BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY - SERIES.  First class at Cordata Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Road, at Cordata Parkway (See map and directions)                                       6 sessions  - June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 5, (a Tuesday), July 11; all Mondays except one; 7 – 9pm If you want to join us beginning with our second class, please…See More

A Call to Action: Food for Thought is co-sponsored by Transition Whatcom, a hub within the Transition network and a group dedicated to supporting resilient and more self-reliant communities throughout Whatcom County, and by Anything Grows, a non profit devoted to developing an oppositional culture to civilization which provides resources, information, community, food, music, art, etc. in a sustainable and egalitarian manner. Free before 8 p.m. Those who attend the dialogue are admitted free to…See More

A Transition Whatcom Heart & Soul Event!Kathy McMahon, aka 'The Peak Shrink' is coming to Bellingham! In her words:As we’re bombarded with alarming headlines on a daily basis, how do we find the sane space between Doom and Denial? Is there a place for wit when we examine the major challenges of our lifetime: economic depression, environmental degradation, and energy depletion? Is blind optimism itself, a diagnosable mental disorder?With humor and insight clinical psychologist Kathy McMahon…See More

An opportunity for us all to work together and support each other on Heart and Soul issues and activities. Please add your projects, events, questions and ideas here.See More

Friday, July 9th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Presence Studio, 1412 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham (up the stairs above Bellingham Bar and Grill).Admission: $10-$25 sliding scale, as a fundraiser for Earth Activist Training, and Transition Whatcom.　"In It for the Long Haul: Social Permaculture and Transition" - a presentation at Presence Studio by Starhawk and Bill Aal, with music by special guest Dana Lyons! The evening will be an interactive event exploring how we can sustain our selves, our relationships,…See More

Our 'post-isolation' potlucks have become a monthly event that the lovely folks at The Ground Floor have graciously agreed to host on an ongoing basis. Potluck dinner is from 6 to 7:15/7:30, then open space small group discussions until around 9. Topics for open space discussion can be proposed on the night, and those interested gather in small groups in different parts of the venue. There is no charge, although a donation to The Ground Floor is requested.The Spirituality In Transition…See More

Permaculture 101 covers "What is Permaculture?", "Where is it Happening?", and "How do I Permaculture?". The full day course will include lecture, slideshow, group work and hands on activities, so come prepared to learn.Each course will cost $25-50 on a sliding scale. Students need to RSVP to find the location and be sure to bring a sack lunch. Space is limited to sign up quick!"That should cover everything and thank you again for your support. Have a good one.Namaste'PaoloSee More