Over the past few days, all of Bellingham realized that we somehow skipped right through Fall and directly into Winter. I know I am excited. Hopefully you all are happy for the change of season, too.
Getting to the newsletter… Our Information Session for our Basic Mountaineering Course is happening on November 14th. If you are considering taking the course, come on out to meet some of the volunteers and learn about the course. Events in town this month encompass everything from brewery tours, ski films, beard competitions… this is Bellingham, after all. Click on any photo to be redirected to more useful information.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 14. 7:30pm
Basic Mountaineering Course Informational Meeting
Backcountry Essentials
Are you interested in our Basic Mountaineering Course? If so, come to BCE for the 2018 Basic Course information meeting. We will have presenters that go over the schedule, talk about what you’ll learn in the course, discuss field trips, and are there to answer your questions. This is a good meeting to attend even if you have already applied for the course.
Tuesday, November 7. Starts at 6:00pm
Reel Rock 12
WWU Arntzen Hall 100
This is going to be a great show. Films include Margo Hayes’s first female ascent of a 5.15, Chris Sharma deep water soloing in Mallorca, Brad Gobright’s free soloing madness, and Maureen Beck’s skills as a one handed climber. Seriously incredible climbing! Entry is $5 for WWU students and $7 for the general public.
Thursday, November 9. 7:15am-8:45am
Business Conservation Leaders Breakfast
Boundary Bay
All are invited as WLT showcases and thanks business champions for their positive impact on our community’s health, prosperity and quality of life. We’ll also be presenting the Bob Keller Memorial Business Conservation Leadership Award to Superfeet. Ken Wilcox will be the keynote speaker.
Saturday, November 11. 8:00-10:30pm
Warren Miller Ski Film
Mount Baker Theatre
Warren Miller has been entertaining skiers and snowboarders with his films for 68 years. His films have always been a mix of humor, education, and inspiration. I doubt this one is any different. Come and witness high quality adventures and get stoked for this winter.
November 14-18, doors open at 7
Writers on the Fly
Boundary Bay Brewery
Would you like to partake in an evening of fly fishing literature and art? Head on in to Boundary Bay’s Mountain Room. Activities include readings – Cameron K Scott, James Hepworth, Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate, Steve Duda, and Amanda Monthei – drinking delicious beer, winning cool raffle items, and art viewing.
Friday, November 17. 5:00-9:00pm
Deck the Halls
Northwood Hall Event Center
Local artists and makers are gathering with their goods, and now is the perfect time to start shopping for the holiday season. There will be jewelry, wreaths, soaps, cards, treats, leather items, ornaments, glass work, home decor, clothing, pottery, and much, much more. Shopping from local artists and small businesses provides jobs for those in our community. There will also be refreshments, live music, and raffles.
Wednesday, November 29. 5:30-9:00pm
Best Beard in Bellingham
Aslan Brewing CoThe greatest contest of the fall season returns to Aslan Brewing Co. Do you have a beard? Register for the contest! There are several different awards including Best Beard, Best Mustache, Fantasy Beard/Mustache, Cleanest, and People’s Choice. 10% of drink sales from 5-9PM will be donated to FightCRC and their mission to find a cure for colon cancer.
Tuesdays in November
Nobs Night Cribbage
Kulshan K2Calling all cribbage lovers! Tuesday night is your night because K2 is hosting weekly cribbage tournaments through November. Bring your own board. Sign ups are between 6-6:30 and then the tournament begins. There is no buy in but the winner gets a $25 gift certificate.
BRANCH NEWS:
As mentioned above, we have our 2018 Basic Mountaineering Course Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 7:30pm. If you are free and wanting to join as a friendly face and person to help answer questions, please do attend. We usually have a few branch members in the crowd.
Monthly Branch Meeting
Monday, December 4th
YMCA Mezzanine Room
Social time begins at 6:00pm. Our branch meeting starts at 6:30 and the committee meeting follows after the branch meeting. This is a great opportunity for those of you that wish to participate in volunteering with the club. We go over everything that is needed to keep our courses going, as well as community news and local topics of interest.
Thank you for reading the newsletter! We hope you all have a fun filled month, and we look forward to seeing you out on the snow real soon. Whatever you end up doing out there, be safe and enjoy.
Cheers!