Ferndale Farmer's Market (1:00AM - 9:10AM)
Ferndale Farmer's Market is now open on the Riverwalk, every Saturday, 9 am until 3 pm until October 25th. Our market is family/kid/dog friendly, a great affordable alternative, accessible, on the bus line and offers not only great and super fresh produce but also local artwork, crafts, food, coffee beans, buffalo products and much more. Think local, buy local, eat local and drink local!

Contact Info : For more information, please contact Scott, Ferndale Farmer's Market interim board president at 360-393-5247. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.ferndalefarmersmarket.org

National Solar Tour In Bellingham (10:00AM)
National Solar Tour
See homes that have solar electric PV panels, solar hot water, passive solar and energy efficient design, see electric cars on display and talk to renewable energy installers!

Kick-off location and info booth at Bellingham Farmer's Market on Saturday Oct. 4th, Depot Square at Railroad and Maple St. 10am to 3pm.

The tour sites will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday October 4th. Visit http://www.solarwashington.org/tour for list of Bellingham sites.

Contact Info : Contact Shannon at lightsourceon@comcast.net or call 676-1859 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

International Walk To School Day (All Day)
OCTOBER 8 IS INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY!
JOIN THE FUN! PARENTS AND KIDS:
WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL IN OCTOBER.
Children love the adventure of walking with parents and friends, discovering neighborhood wonders along the way. In 2007, millions of kids from 42 counties around the world participated in Walk to School Month events during October. Walking to school promotes safety, concern for the environment, a sense of community, and healthy physical activity.
Contact us to find easy ways for you or your school to celebrate Walk to School Day in 2008.
360.671.BIKE www.everybodybike.com


Contact Info : 360-671-BIKE Url: http://www.everybodybike.com

Bellingham Solar WA Meeting (7:00PM - 8:00PM)
Oct. 8th MEETING @ 7 PM, SOLAR INSTALLATIONS IN BELLINGHAM
A digital tour of local PV by Dana Brandt
NEW LOCATION: ReStore (upstairs classroom)
Sustainable Living Center
2309 MERIDIAN ST.

Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Breaking The Siege Of Gaza (7:00PM - 8:00PM)
“Breaking the Siege of Gaza ”



Jeff Halper, an Israeli-American Anthropologist, author, lecturer, political activist, and co-founder and Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD).

October 8, Noon-1:30, Fairhaven College Auditorium

7:00-9:00 Christ the Servant Lutheran Church , 2600 Lakeway

Jeff Halper, one of 44 activists from 17 nations who successfully sailed from Cyprus to Gaza aboard two fishing boats in defiance of Israel 's blockade this past August will address the situation and voices of the people of Gaza . Halper was the only Israeli Jew on this historic challenge to Israel ’s blockade of this besieged territory. From that perspective, he will share understandings he upholds: (1) the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is political and as such it has a political solution; (2) the Palestinians are not our enemies and (3) as the infinitely stronger party in the conflict and the only Occupying Power, Israelis must accept responsibility for our failed and oppressive policies. His most recent book is: An Israeli In Palestine: Resisting Dispossession, Redeeming Israel.

Jeff Halper, born in Minnesota , is an Israeli-American anthropologist, author, lecturer, political activist, and co-founder and Cooardinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD). In 1997 Halper was nominated by the American friends Service Committee for the Nobel Peace Prize together with the Palestinian intellectual and activist, Ghassan Andoni, for his work in liberating both Palestinian and the Israeli people from structural violence and building equality between their people. Halper is the author of several books and is a frequent writer and speaker about Israeli politics and culture. Most recently in August 2008, Halper participated in “Breaking the Seige of Gaza”.

Ferndale Farmer's Market (1:00AM - 9:10AM)
Ferndale Farmer's Market is now open on the Riverwalk, every Saturday, 9 am until 3 pm until October 25th. Our market is family/kid/dog friendly, a great affordable alternative, accessible, on the bus line and offers not only great and super fresh produce but also local artwork, crafts, food, coffee beans, buffalo products and much more. Think local, buy local, eat local and drink local!

Contact Info : For more information, please contact Scott, Ferndale Farmer's Market interim board president at 360-393-5247. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.ferndalefarmersmarket.org

Whatcom 2031 Vision Workshops (8:00AM)
What? Whatcom 2031 Vision Workshops
Elected officials and county and city planners are planning how Whatcom County will grow and develop in the next 20 years. Residents, business owners, and all interested citizens are invited to the Whatcom County 2031 Vision Workshops. You will have your first opportunity to tell the county about your vision for Whatcom County’s future at the workshops below. Have a voice in shaping Whatcom County’s future!

When: Wed, Oct 15, 6-8 pm
Where: Bloedel Donovan Park (Multi-purpose Room) • 2214 Electric Ave • Bellingham, WA

When: Thur, Oct 16, 9-11am
Where: Bellingham Public Library (Lecture Room) 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA

When: Thur, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
Where: Lynden Community Center, 401 Grover Street, Lynden, WA

For more info: Kate Koch, Public Involvement Coordinator Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, (360) 676-6907• pds@co.whatcom.wa.us
www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031

Contact Info : Kate Koch, Public Involvement Coordinator Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, (360) 676-6907 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031

Emotional Intelligence - Engaged Citizens Book Group (12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Join us for a thought-provoking lunch-hour discussing books that ask us to consider how we, as community members, can more skillfully contribute to the creation of a civilly engaged community. Facilitated by Mary Dumas.

Oct. 15 at noon: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Coleman. Brilliant report from the frontiers of psychology and nueroscience offers startling new insight.



Contact Info : 360-671-2626 Url: http://www.villagebooks.com

Whatcom 2031 Vision Workshops
What? Whatcom 2031 Vision Workshops
Elected officials and county and city planners are planning how Whatcom County will grow and develop in the next 20 years. Residents, business owners, and all interested citizens are invited to the Whatcom County 2031 Vision Workshops. You will have your first opportunity to tell the county about your vision for Whatcom County’s future at the workshops below. Have a voice in shaping Whatcom County’s future!

When: Wed, Oct 15, 6-8 pm
Where: Bloedel Donovan Park (Multi-purpose Room) • 2214 Electric Ave • Bellingham, WA

When: Thur, Oct 16, 9-11am
Where: Bellingham Public Library (Lecture Room) 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA

When: Thur, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
Where: Lynden Community Center, 401 Grover Street, Lynden, WA

For more info: Kate Koch, Public Involvement Coordinator Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, (360) 676-6907• pds@co.whatcom.wa.us
www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031

Contact Info : Kate Koch, Public Involvement Coordinator Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, (360) 676-6907 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/2031

WWU Environmental Club Summit (5:30PM - 7:00PM)
The club summit will be held on October 16th at 5:30pm in Haggard Hall. It is an event for those interested in environmental clubs on campus and environmental organizations in the community to come together to discuss plans for the year, what they want to see from the Environmental Center and what events they would like to have/see/co-sponsor with the Environmental Center and each other. It is a good way to build a stronger environmental community within Western Washington University and between Western and the Bellingham community. We will also be having a representative from the Port of Bellingham, come give a presentation on the progress of the waterfront development plan and get student and community input on the planning process

Contact Info : Chelsea Davis or Kayla Henson 360-650-6129 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vicki Robin In Bellingham : Feeling Free In A Finite World (6:30PM - 9:00PM)
Vicki Robin in Bellingham :
“Feeling Free In A Finite World”


Come meet and hear Vicki Robin,

co-author of the international bestseller,
Your Money or Your Life


Vicki was a cofounder of many social enterprises among which are:
Center for a New American Dream, the New Road Map Foundation, Sustainable Seattle, Transition Whidbey and The Turning Tide Coalition. This social innovating think/feel tank “spun off”
Conversation Cafes and The Pachamama Alliance’s Symposium that references her work: A Manifesto for These Times.


We live in the "era of limits". Food and energy prices are going up. Climate's changing. Resources are strained from a growing population.
What's an American used to freedom to do? ……………………Celebrate!
We live in the most challenging and therefore creative of times. We can transform our relationship with limits and liberate vast amounts of energy for change.

Understanding, embracing and transforming limits can make the difference between dithering and mastery in our personal and collective work.
It's not left wing or right wing, it's up wing - a frame that encompasses polarities. Expanding on the principles in YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE, Vicki will talk about this new work on "liberating."


Thursday, October 16, 2008
Feeling Free in a Finite World
Tea & Mingle 6:30 Presentation 7- 9 PM
Center for Spiritual Living
2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham (across from KGMI)
$5-10 suggested donation Contact: 714-9305

$5-10 suggested donation
Contact: Lynnette —360 714-9305

Sponsored by Bellingham IONS Co-sponsored by Sustainable Bellingham , RE Sources for Sustainable Communities and Cascadia Training & Mediation.

Contact Info : Lynnette 360 714-9305 Url: http://www.bions.net

Seattle Bioneers Conference (8:00AM)
October 17-19, 8:00am-6:00pm
WA State Convention & Trade Center

The Seattle Bioneers Conference includes a mix of live satellite broadcasts and local speakers discussing practical solutions to environmental and social challenges. Now in its 19th year, Bioneers brings together some of the world's most renowned and innovative people to present their ideas and experiences. They speak to a well educated, interested, and progressive audience willing to discuss solutions to current environmental and social justice issues. This year's speakers live via satellite include: (complete program online) Naomi Klein, David Orr, and Paul Stamets. See www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers for more information and to register.

Url: http://www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers

Seattle Bioneers Conference
October 17-19, 8:00am-6:00pm
WA State Convention & Trade Center

The Seattle Bioneers Conference includes a mix of live satellite broadcasts and local speakers discussing practical solutions to environmental and social challenges. Now in its 19th year, Bioneers brings together some of the world's most renowned and innovative people to present their ideas and experiences. They speak to a well educated, interested, and progressive audience willing to discuss solutions to current environmental and social justice issues. This year's speakers live via satellite include: (complete program online) Naomi Klein, David Orr, and Paul Stamets. See www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers for more information and to register.

Url: http://www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers

Ferndale Farmer's Market (1:00AM - 9:10AM)
Ferndale Farmer's Market is now open on the Riverwalk, every Saturday, 9 am until 3 pm until October 25th. Our market is family/kid/dog friendly, a great affordable alternative, accessible, on the bus line and offers not only great and super fresh produce but also local artwork, crafts, food, coffee beans, buffalo products and much more. Think local, buy local, eat local and drink local!

Contact Info : For more information, please contact Scott, Ferndale Farmer's Market interim board president at 360-393-5247. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.ferndalefarmersmarket.org

Seattle Bioneers Conference
October 17-19, 8:00am-6:00pm
WA State Convention & Trade Center

The Seattle Bioneers Conference includes a mix of live satellite broadcasts and local speakers discussing practical solutions to environmental and social challenges. Now in its 19th year, Bioneers brings together some of the world's most renowned and innovative people to present their ideas and experiences. They speak to a well educated, interested, and progressive audience willing to discuss solutions to current environmental and social justice issues. This year's speakers live via satellite include: (complete program online) Naomi Klein, David Orr, and Paul Stamets. See www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers for more information and to register.

Url: http://www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers

Seattle Bioneers Conference
October 17-19, 8:00am-6:00pm
WA State Convention & Trade Center

The Seattle Bioneers Conference includes a mix of live satellite broadcasts and local speakers discussing practical solutions to environmental and social challenges. Now in its 19th year, Bioneers brings together some of the world's most renowned and innovative people to present their ideas and experiences. They speak to a well educated, interested, and progressive audience willing to discuss solutions to current environmental and social justice issues. This year's speakers live via satellite include: (complete program online) Naomi Klein, David Orr, and Paul Stamets. See www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers for more information and to register.

Url: http://www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers

Whatcom Day Academy’s Education In The Community Speaker Series (6:30PM - 8:30PM)
Education in the Community Speaker Series Inaugural Event Featuring Dr. Edward Hallowell
Speaking on “The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness”
Dr. Hallowell will share a thought-provoking presentation about his requirements for promoting successful learning and lifelong joy in our children. He’s founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health, author of several books, and has been featured on 20/20, 60 Minutes, Oprah, PBS, The Today Show and many more.
By Donation ($10 - $20 suggested)
Squalicum Boathouse - Space limited- registration is required.

Contact Info : Laurie Phelan @ Whatcom Day Academy Phone: 360-312-1103 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

"Solar In Bellingham" (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

Learn the basics of:

• How solar energy works

• Why it works in Bellingham

• What it costs

• What the new financial incentives are

• Take a virtual solar tour of local installations

Join BUF and its Green Sanctuary Progarm for this event as Dana walks us through solar alternatives Bellingham. Dana Brandt, owner of Ecotech Energy Systems in Bellingham, has a wide range of renewable energy experience. He holds a Master of Science degree in Renewable Energy and has been involved in renewable energy projects in eight countries on five continents. He is also active in the emerging field of microgrids and distributed generation.

When:
October 23, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Where:
BUF Sanctuary
Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
1708 I St.

Contact Info : Deb Cruz Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NSEA Fall 2008 Work Parties (All Day)
Come join the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association for our fall work party season and help restore streamside habitat for salmon. All work parties are on Saturdays from 9am-12pm. We'll bring the tools and gloves- all you have to do is wear sturdy boots and weather-appropriate clothing. Please see our website (www.n-sea.org) for details and specific dates. This week
help NSEA and the Chums of Terrell Creek plant native plants and remove non-native vegetation along Terrell Creek.

Contact Info : Lindsay Taylor, 715-0283 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.n-sea.org

Raising Poultry In Your Backyard (1:00PM)

What:
Learn the basics of raising poultry in your backyard
Fee $25 To register: Contact Laura at 927-1590, or laura@commonthreadsfarm.org


Instructor Paul Farley has been teaching urban poultry classes for more than fifteen
years.
Hosted by Common Threads Farm.

Where:
Co‐op 
Connections
 Building
1200 
N. 
Forest


Bellingham WA 98225

When:
Sat. 
Oct.
25


1:00-4:00pm

Contact Info : Contact Laura at 927-1590, or laura@commonthreadsfarm.org

"Greasy Rider" Author At Village Books (7:00PM - 8:00PM)
Is it possible to drive coast to coat without stopping at a single gas station? Greg Melville attempts to drive cross-country powered solely on vegetable oil collected from restaurant grease dumpsters. He visits "green" landmarks along the way.

The author will read from his book at Village Books, Oct. 25th at 7:00PM.

URBAN CHICKEN - On-site Coop Visit & Potluck (3:30PM)

What:
Tour of coop area, maybe a little work party.  Then we'll head down the road to 2609 Cedarwood Ave to see their new coop and for a vegetarian potluck.  Brian Hindman wil be hosting

Please
 ride
 your 
bike
 or 
share 
the 
ride
.  Call 714‐0081 
for 
information

Where:
3021 Firwood Ave
Bellingham WA

When:
Sunday Oct 26th, 3:30pm

Contact Info : Brian Hindman (360) 714‐0081

Changing The Dream Open Space Salon (7:00PM - 9:30PM)

Changing the Dream Open Space Salon

Please consider coming to work toward building a world that will work
for all:  gather and share perspective, build community and awareness,
inspire and be inspired about the changes we are facing with regards to
issues around social justice, spiritual fulfillment and environmental
issues.
If you would like to bring someone you feel is 'up to speed'
on the issues, feel free to do so.  We don't want to spend a lot of
time convincing people of what is going on – we want to connect,
inspire, be inspired, re-frame, and...  get to the root of where we are
and how we will face the changes – each of us separately and together.

At our next Salon:
Again, I am leaving this one open – since we are close to the election,maybe people will be carrying political energy.  I
also just finished reading a great book that is a collection of about
10 years of Indigenous speakers who have presented at the Bioneers
Conferences.  The title is Original Instructions; Indigenous Teachings
for a Sustainable Future.  What I was looking for when attracted to
this book was wisdom from those who may have before, walked a similar
path that we are now faced with.  Where did they find their strengths? 
What did they face – from their perspective?  What do they have to
teach us that will help change this world?  My perspective is that
change needs to happen within an individual if change is to happen in
family and community.  The teachings from this book did shift my
perspective and I am still holding those teachings near to my heart as
I integrate them into my actions.  Perhaps this topic might be a good
jumping off point?

At our last Salon:

The financial state of the nation was the jumping off point at the Salon.  After each of us
checking in as to where we were regarding the world of finance, we
talked a lot about putting money where we need it – investing locally
in businesses and farms that can help build the infrastructure we may
be needing locally that we now depend on importing from out of the
bioregion; providing for our food, water, shelter, healthcare, and
education for the future; and that followed into how to and how much
food to store food for the winter; connecting with neighbors and
realizing how important it could be to have those connections pre-made
rather than waiting for a crisis to hit and then knocking on their
doors; and...that led into Transition Towns and Transition Initiatives
www.transitiontowns.org and what that is all about – community
resilience in the face of post peak oil being led by the community
members itself using the principles of permaculture.  We talked a
bit about Naomi Wolf's video interview that I had sent out earlier and
that led to "How do we know what is true?"  How do we know when to take
risk taking action when there is so much mixed information out there –
so much propaganda! 

And I noticed that I gave some incorrect info
– Naomi Kline wrote Shock Doctrine, not Naomi Wolf.  Wolf wrote "The
End of America" and the sequel – "The Handbook for American
Revolutionaries".
And maybe I will see you on Monday night!
Cindi

When:
Oct. 27th
Monday evening from 7 - 9:30pm
Arriving on time means the flow of conversation is uninterrupted
With no need for updating and introducing new arrivals

Where:
Cindi Landreth and Rick Dubrow's home
516 Ridgeway Dr. Bellingham

Directions:
From Holly and Garden St.
Travel south on Garden; veer left to go up Highland Dr. at the base of the hill below WWU campus.
At the top of the hill is the water tower.  1/10th of a mile past the water tower is Hillcrest Way.  
Veer left on Hillcrest
Stay to the left on Elwood
Take a sharp right on Ridgeway (your only option).
Travel a couple of blocks to 516 Ridgeway Dr. (a small green home up on the right in the trees).
We are across from a bright yellow 2 story house.  

From Knox and 14th St
Travel east on Knox (up the hill)
Take a left on Highland Dr. (drive slow – it is easy to miss – it is one street past 17th)
Travel north on Highland to Easton
Take a right on Easton
Travel one block
Take a left on Ridgeway
Travel one block to 516 Ridgeway Dr. (a small green home up on the left in the trees).
We are across from a bright yellow 2 story house.  
You may park in front of the yellow house (don't block driveway), in the parking spot below our house, in our driveway or park your bikes around back on our patio.

Contact Info : Cindi Landreth - Cell# 319-9092

Cecile Andrews (7:30AM - 9:30AM)
Cecile Andrews, author and founder of the Phinney Ecovillage in Seattle will be holding a free workshop on October 28th, 7:30 pm, at WWU's viking union 464 addressing the idea of simple living and sustainable living through stress management, time management and community building. More information on Cecile Andrews can be found at cecileandrews.com.

Contact Info : Chelsea Davis of Kayla Henson 360-650-6129 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fourth Corner Exchange New Member Meeting (3:00PM)

New Member Meeting (informal).  This will be a short, informal sign up, one hour long. Call Francis
(360.303.4169) if you plan on attending, so I know how many people to
expect.

When:
October 31st, 3pm - 4pm.  Please arrive on time

Where:
The Public Market, 1530 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA.

Contact Info : Francis (360) 303 4169 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.fourthcornerexchange.com