All events are subject to change. Please call 360-715-0170, ext. 305, to confirm dates and times or for additional information.
Events in June 2026
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May 31, 2026
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June 1, 2026(1 event) 10:00 AM: Coffee & Conversation – 10am - 11am
The Arc of Whatcom County 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham Parents and Caregivers of loved ones with developmental delays, disabilities, and on-going healthcare needs are welcome to join us for coffee (or tea) and a relaxed and friendly chat. Meet other caregivers in our community, find out new resources, and share your thoughts, insights, triumphs and experience.
Adults only please. Light refreshments provided.
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June 2, 2026
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June 3, 2026
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June 4, 2026(2 events) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours – 
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
4:30 PM: Self Advocacy Meeting – The Self Advocacy Zoom meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month
Thursday, June 4, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Scavenger Map to Community Resources |
June 5, 2026(1 event) 6:00 PM: First Friday Silent Disco Party! – 
Open to the Community | Free | All Ages | All Abilities When: First Friday of each month | 6pm-8pm Where: Max Higbee Center Join us for an awesome headphone dance party hosted by weekend group program members and staff!
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June 6, 2026
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June 7, 2026
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June 8, 2026(1 event) 7:00 PM: Virtual Support Meeting – 
We may not be therapy, but we sure are therapeutic. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7 - 8pm. We understand how isolating it can be right now, so we are hold our Parent Support Meetings virtually through Zoom. Grab your favorite beverage, a cozy blanket, and connect with other families - to chat, ask questions, and share resources. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while. Those who attend will be entered into a drawing for a gift card.
To register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org Please register for the private ZOOM Meeting Link.
Parent to Parent is a Support Program that provides emotional support and information to families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and special health care needs. |
June 9, 2026
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June 10, 2026(1 event) 11:00 AM: 2026 Application and Paperwork Drop-in Dates – Need Paperwork & Application Support from Arc Staff Members?
2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month*
11am - 1pm
Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham Join Arc Staff in-person at the Dan Godwin Community Center. We will be supporting families with filling out paperwork for their loved ones. Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one, some laptops will be available for use at the Arc.
- Partners4Housing Residential Assessment
- Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Eligibility - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Guardianship - Use of our printer, scanner, and paper shredder free of charge We may not have time to complete all your paperwork, but this is a great opportunity to have support looking over where to start. Staff may be helping multiple people, and we cannot guarantee privacy. If you need private one-on-one support, please reach out to set up an appointment at a different time. Please note that we do not offer legal or benefits planning services. However, we can refer you to qualified professionals in those areas.
*If our office is closed due to a Holiday or Inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
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June 11, 2026(1 event) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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June 12, 2026
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June 13, 2026
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June 14, 2026(1 event) 10:00 AM: Low Sensory Sunday at Whatcom Museum – Looking for a calmer, more comfortable way to visit the Museum with your child? Low Sensory Sunday Hours offer a welcoming environment tailored for kids with sensory needs and their families. This special time is designed for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. The Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) will be closed to the general public during these hours, providing a quieter and more personalized experience to explore, play, and connect. Museum staff are dedicated to making your visit as smooth and inclusive as possible. Sensory-friendly tools and accommodations will be available to support your family throughout your time in the gallery. This program is free to attend. |
June 15, 2026(1 event) 6:00 PM: SPIN Dance –
Third Monday of each month, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open to the Community | Free | Ages 14+ | All Abilities When & Where: Third Monday of each month | 6pm-8pm Come dance with us to music provided by Glitt3r Lyfe’s Aireekah! Location details and registration available through the Bellingham Parks and Recreation
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June 16, 2026(1 event) 6:00 PM: Guardianship Reporting & Record Keeping Workshop – June 2026 Workshop: Guardianship Reporting
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Register Here!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AmHRC1m-SGWy8Wytv1vGtQ
If you are the Legal Guardian for your loved one over the age of 18, the court requires you to periodically report on their well-being and estate. We invite you to come to this presentation to get tips for keeping records and reporting. Even if you have not pursued Guardianship yet, join us to learn more.
Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, we are families who have navigated this process.
Interactive Sessions:
After our presentations, we open up our workshops to a Q&A. We understand that every family is unique. Get your individual questions answered in a safe and confidential space.
We are committed to accessibility. If you require any accommodations to attend our workshops, please contact us at admin@arcwhatcom.org or call 360-715-0170. Meetings on Zoom will have live Closed Caption on, All of our workshops are free and open to all community members. |
June 17, 2026(1 event) 9:30 AM: Super Sitter Training #1 – 
Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18
9:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, June 19
12:45 - 2:45 pm *Participants must come to all days of training
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham This popular class is available for youth ages 13 and older and teaches basic baby-sitting skills along with skills caring for children with disabilities. Participants will gain confidence in caring for children, particularly for children with special needs, and they will also enjoy the learning environment of the camp as they meet new friends. This training also includes a day of infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. We recommend participants have some prior baby-sitting experience.
Registration forms are due June 13. Fee: $90.
https://arcwhatcom.org/2026-super-sitter-training/ Partial scholarships are available with volunteer hours ($65 plus volunteer time), please request the form by email.
For questions and registration forms please contact Karlene at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.or
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June 18, 2026(2 events) 9:30 AM: Super Sitter Training Day #2 –
Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18
9:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, June 19
12:45 - 2:45 pm
*Participants must come to all days of training
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham This popular class is available for youth ages 13 and older and teaches basic baby-sitting skills along with skills caring for children with disabilities. Participants will gain confidence in caring for children, particularly for children with special needs, and they will also enjoy the learning environment of the camp as they meet new friends. This training also includes a day of infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. We recommend participants have some prior baby-sitting experience.
Registration forms are due June 13. Fee: $90.
https://arcwhatcom.org/2026-super-sitter-training/ Partial scholarships are available with volunteer hours ($65 plus volunteer time), please request the form by email.
For questions and registration forms please contact Karlene at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.or
11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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June 19, 2026(2 events) 12:45 PM: Super Sitter Training Day #3 –
Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18
9:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, June 19
12:45 - 2:45 pm *Participants must come to all days of training
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham This popular class is available for youth ages 13 and older and teaches basic baby-sitting skills along with skills caring for children with disabilities. Participants will gain confidence in caring for children, particularly for children with special needs, and they will also enjoy the learning environment of the camp as they meet new friends. This training also includes a day of infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. We recommend participants have some prior baby-sitting experience.
Registration forms are due June 13. Fee: $90.
https://arcwhatcom.org/2026-super-sitter-training/ Partial scholarships are available with volunteer hours ($65 plus volunteer time), please request the form by email.
For questions and registration forms please contact Karlene at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.or
1:00 PM: Cupcake Decorating Sibshop – Join Parent to Parent for our Cupcake Decorating Sibshop for ages 6 – 12 years old. We will play AWESOME games and eat cupcakes while connecting! A Sibshop is a FREE fun filled event for brothers and sisters of kids with developmental differences, delays, and on-going health care needs. Friday, June 19 from 1 – 2:30 pm The Arc of Whatcom County 2602 McLeod Rd. Bellingham WA 98225
Limited spots available! Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 17th to guarantee your child’s spot. If this is your child’s first time, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our Sibshop Form. Contact us at p2p@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170 ext 302 with any questions or to RSVP for your child.
This Sibshop is for the siblings only, not the child with developmental differences, delays, and on-going health care needs |
June 20, 2026
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June 21, 2026
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June 22, 2026
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June 23, 2026
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June 24, 2026(2 events) 11:00 AM: 2026 Application and Paperwork Drop-in Dates – 
Drop-in Paperwork and Application Support 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month, 11am - 1pm Dan Godwin Community Center, 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham 360-715-0170, admin@arcwhatcom.org May 13, 27
June 10, 24
July 8, 22
August 12, 26
September 9, 23
October 14, 28
November 11, 25
December 10 (no event on the 24th due to office closure)
At Arc of Whatcom County Drop-in Dates, Staff are available to help families:
Drop-in dates are specifically for paperwork and applications related to developmental disabilities. We do not require an RSVP and we will help you as staff are available. Attendees may also use our printer, scanner, and paper shredder free of charge. There may not be enough time to complete your paperwork, but this is a good opportunity to figure out where and how to start. Staff may be helping multiple people, and we cannot guarantee privacy. If you need private one-on-one support, please reach out to set up an appointment at a different time. If our office is closed due to a Holiday or Inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Disclaimer: Materials and information shared are designed as a sample for educational purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that The Arc of Whatcom County and staff are not engaged in providing legal, financial, or professional services. Staff at The Arc are not attorneys and DO NOT give legal or financial advice or services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of legal, financial, or other professionals should be sought. 6:00 PM: Board of Directors Meeting – The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6 – 7:30. Meetings are hybrid – join in person at The Arc or virtually via zoom! No RSVP is needed. If you join virtually, meetings do not password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room until staff admit you. More info at: |
June 25, 2026(2 events) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
6:00 PM: Dads Social & Pizza – Dads Social & Pizza
Thursday, June 25 6pm Coconut Kenny's 1740 La Bounty Dr, Ferndale You are invited to the Parent to Parent’s IN-PERSON Dads Social & Pizza. For fathers raising loved ones with delays, developmental disabilities, and special healthcare needs. A chance to be able to meet and talk with other dads that are dealing with similar issues and enjoy wonderful pizza. Parent to Parent will supply the pizza and soda. Beer available for individuals to purchase on their own.
Dads will be meeting in the side room to the right when you enter the restaurant.
Please RSVP so we can get a heads up on how many people will be there. For questions or to register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org
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June 26, 2026(1 event) 1:00 PM: Ice Cream Social Sibshop! – Join Parent to Parent for our Ice Cream Social for ages 6 – 13 years old. We will play AWESOME games and eat ice cream while connecting! A Sibshop is a FREE fun filled event for brothers and sisters of kids with developmental differences, delays, and on-going health care needs. Ice-Cream Social Friday, June 26 from 1 – 2:30 pm The Arc of Whatcom County 2602 McLeod Rd. Bellingham WA 98225 Limited spots available! Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 24th to guarantee your child’s spot. If this is your child’s first time, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our Sibshop Form. Contact us at p2p@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170 ext 302 with any questions or to RSVP for your child. This Sibshop is for the siblings only, not the child with developmental differences, delays, and on-going health care needs |
June 27, 2026
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June 28, 2026
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June 29, 2026
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June 30, 2026
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July 1, 2026(1 event) 11:00 AM: Parent to Parent in the Park – Parent to Parent in the Park
Join our casual meet-up for families to connect with staff and meet with other families with children with developmental disabilities and on-going medical needs. The splash park opens at 11am. Please bring your own towels and lunch. We will have bottled water available. We try to set up at a table near the splash park. Look for the Parent to Parent banner and come say hi! No registration needed. Questions? Contact: p2p@arcwhatcom.org or 360-715-0170 |
July 2, 2026(1 event) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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July 3, 2026(2 events) 6:00 PM: First Friday Silent Disco Party! –
Open to the Community | Free | All Ages | All Abilities When: First Friday of each month | 6pm-8pm Where: Max Higbee Center Join us for an awesome headphone dance party hosted by weekend group program members and staff!
6:00 PM: Self-Advocacy Group Meeting at Silent Disco! – Friday, July 3, 6 - 8pm, Silent Disco |
July 4, 2026
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