Events

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 2025

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June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025(1 event)

10:00 AM: Coffee & Conversation


June 2, 2025

1st Monday of each month
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.
RSVP is welcome but not required.
Email p2p@arcwhatcom.org or call 360-715-0710
June 3, 2025
June 4, 2025
June 5, 2025(1 event)

11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours


June 5, 2025

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.
June 6, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 8, 2025
June 9, 2025(1 event)

7:00 PM: Virtual Support Meeting


June 9, 2025

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 10, 2025
June 11, 2025(1 event)
June 12, 2025(1 event)

11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours


June 12, 2025

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.
June 13, 2025
June 14, 2025(1 event)

1:00 PM: Secret Society Sibshop & Ice Cream


June 14, 2025

This Sibshop will start with a fun scavenger hunt and end with ice cream! Limited spots available! Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 11 to guarantee your child’s spot.

Sibshops provide siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting.

This Sibshop is drop-off events held at The Arc of Whatcom County, 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham. To register your child for these events, please us a call at 360-715-0170 ext 302 or email at p2p@arcwhatcom.org If this is your child’s first time, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our Sibshop Form. These Sibshops are for the siblings only, not the child with developmental differences, delays, and on-going health care needs.

June 15, 2025
June 16, 2025
June 17, 2025(1 event)

9:30 AM: Super Sitter Training Camp


June 17, 2025

Tuesday - Wednesday, June 17-18, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Thursday, June 19, 12:45 - 2:45pm (Sibshop day)

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, (great summer camp for siblings). 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: $85.  Partial scholarships are available. For questions and registration forms please contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org

June 18, 2025(1 event)

9:30 AM: Super Sitter Training Camp


June 18, 2025

Tuesday - Wednesday, June 17-18, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Thursday, June 19, 12:45 - 2:45pm (Sibshop day)

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, (great summer camp for siblings). 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: $85.  Partial scholarships are available. For questions and registration forms please contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org

June 19, 2025(2 events)

11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours


June 19, 2025

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.

1:00 PM: Cupcake Decorating Sibshop


June 19, 2025

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.
Thursday, June 19 from 1 – 2:30 pm
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd. Bellingham WA 98225
Limited spots available! Please RSVP by Monday, June 16th 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, 2025
June 21, 2025
June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025
June 24, 2025
June 25, 2025(2 events)

All day: Arc Office Closed

All day
June 25, 2025 June 26, 2025

Due to maintenance, our office will be closed. All online events will continue as planned.

6:00 PM: Board of Directors Meeting


June 25, 2025

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:
Board of Directors – The Arc of Whatcom County

More information

June 26, 2025(2 events)

All day: Arc Office Closed

All day
June 25, 2025 June 26, 2025

Due to maintenance, our office will be closed. All online events will continue as planned.

11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours


June 26, 2025

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.
June 27, 2025
June 28, 2025
June 29, 2025
June 30, 2025
July 1, 2025
July 2, 2025(1 event)

11:00 AM: Parent to Parent in the Park


July 2, 2025

Parent to Parent in the Park

11am, Wednesday

July 2nd, July 16th, July 30th

Cordata Park, 4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham

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 3, 2025(1 event)

11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours


July 3, 2025

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.
July 4, 2025
July 5, 2025