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2	3	4 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 4, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 4, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 4, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM April 4, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 4, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham, every Tuesday. We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has been able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For members who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! VFW 625 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 4, 2023 Out of the Ashes is in Bellingham every Tuesday! Join the music outside but be sure to bundle up. For members who will be singing with OotA, they ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. For updates and cancellations, follow theOut of the Ashes band on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057789634535 VFW Post 1585, 625 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA Read more	5 10:00 AM: Advocacy Days 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 5, 2023 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partnership Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families and their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportunities to make their voices their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportunities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports available to them. To make the meetings more accessible to people all around the state, we have moved to a virtual platform on Zoom. These Virtual Advocacy Days begin at 10:00 am. Spanish translators provided. Please register at the links below (different link for each week) April 5th – *Residential Habilitation Centers (RHC) Register:Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodumgrj4iHdV7KWhJxGVIR25r2SCi-FFJ Read more 10:00 AM: Advocacy Days 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 5, 2023 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partnership Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families and their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportunities to make their voices their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportunities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports available to them. To make the meetings more accessible to people all around the state, we have moved to a virtual platform on Zoom. These Virtual Advocacy Days begin at 10:00 am. Spanish translators provided. Please register at the links below (different link for each week) Read more	6 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 6, 2023 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offering Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resources, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 4:30 PM: Self-Advocacy Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM April 6, 2023 Virtual Zoom Meeting Register: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQ UIRED to get the information on how to connect. You can connect by phone or through the free zoom app on your cell phone, tablet or computer. This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work t ogether to make a difference! Check out the self-advocacy page on The Arc o f Whatcom County’s website: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/programs/self-advocacy / or on Facebook www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountySelfAdvocacy The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingha m Read more 4:30 PM: Self-Advocacy Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM April 6, 2023 Virtual Zoom Meeting Register: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to get the information on how to connect. You can connect by phone or through the free zoom app on your cell phone, tablet or computer. This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work together to make a difference! Check out the self-advocacy page on The Arc of Whatcom County’s website: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/programs/self-advocacy/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountySelfAdvocacy The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more 4:30 PM: Self-Advocacy Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM April 6, 2023 Virtual Zoom Meeting Register: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to get the information on how to connect. You can connect by phone or through the free zoom app on your cell phone, tablet or computer. This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work together to make a difference! Check out the self-advocacy page on The Arc of Whatcom County’s website: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/programs/self-advocacy/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountySelfAdvocacy The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 6, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 6, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 6, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	7	8
9 Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 Observance To hide observances, go to Google Calendar Settings > Holidays in United States Read more	10 Easter Monday April 10, 2023 Observance To hide observances, go to Google Calendar Settings > Holidays in United States Read more 7:00 PM: P2P Parent Support Virtual Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 10, 2023 We understand how isolating it can be right now, so we are holding our Parent Support Meetings virtually through Zoom. Grab you favorite hot beverage, a cozy blanket and join us. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while. To register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Parent Support Meeting via Zoom. Please register early so you can get the link. Must be able to connect through a cell phone, tablet or computer. Read more 7:00 PM: P2P Parent Support Virtual Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 10, 2023 We understand how isolating it can be right now, so we are holding our Parent Support Meetings virtually through Zoom. Grab you favorite hot beverage, a cozy blanket and join us. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while. To register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Parent Support Meeting via Zoom. Please register early so you can get the link. Must be able to connect through a cell phone, tablet or computer. Read more	11 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 11, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 11, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 11, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 11, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM April 11, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 11, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham, every Tuesday. We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has been able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For members who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! VFW 625 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 11, 2023 Out of the Ashes is in Bellingham every Tuesday! Join the music outside but be sure to bundle up. For members who will be singing with OotA, they ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. For updates and cancellations, follow theOut of the Ashes band on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057789634535 VFW Post 1585, 625 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA Read more	12	13 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 13, 2023 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offering Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resources, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 13, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 13, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 13, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	14	15 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM April 15, 2023 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with disabilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-2060 Read more 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM April 15, 2023 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with disabilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-2060 Read more
16	17 6:00 PM: SPIN DANCE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 17, 2023 Who is ready for SPIN dance?! We sure are! Join us join us vi rtually, monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6pm-8pm. SPIN dan ce is free, and open to the community, ages 14 and up. Registration is re quired to receive the link. https://apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham /Activity_Search/spin-dance-at-home/11087 Bellingham Senior Center 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham, WA 9822 5 Read more 6:00 PM: SPIN DANCE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 17, 2023 Who is ready for SPIN dance?! We sure are! Join us join us virtually, monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6pm-8pm. SPIN dance is free, and open to the community, ages 14 and up. Registration is required to receive the link. https://tinyurl.com/SPIN2022Spring Bellingham Senior Center 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 Read more 6:00 PM: SPIN DANCE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 17, 2023 Who is ready for SPIN dance?! We sure are! Join us join us monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6pm-8pm. SPIN dance is a free event for community members ages 14+, please pre-register for attendees and care assistants.Music music provided by Glitt3r Lyfe’s Aireekah! To register go to https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/36618?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true Bloedel's Community Building 2214 Electric Ave BELLINGHAM, WA, US 98226 Read more	18 Tax Day April 18, 2023 Observance To hide observances, go to Google Calendar Settings > Holidays in United States Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 18, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 18, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 18, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM April 18, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 18, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham, every Tuesday. We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has been able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For members who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! VFW 625 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 18, 2023 Out of the Ashes is in Bellingham every Tuesday! Join the music outside but be sure to bundle up. For members who will be singing with OotA, they ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. For updates and cancellations, follow theOut of the Ashes band on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057789634535 VFW Post 1585, 625 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA Read more	19	20 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 20, 2023 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offering Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resources, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 7:00 PM: Conversations About Autism: Talking to your Kids About Their Diagnosis of Autism 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 20, 2023 Check out The Autism Blog for resources, supports and perspectives on Autism. https://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/ You can live-stream classes using Facebook Live on Seattle Children’s Facebook page or on Seattle Children’s YouTube page. Conversations About Autism is a series of 60-minute live-streamed sessions created for providers and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand the autism spectrum disorder. In these sessions, experts and advocates from our region share their knowledge and perspectives on autism as well as helpful tips for supporting a child, adolescent or young adult with autism. View all past Conversations About Autism sessions on the Conversations About Autism Series YouTube Playlist. Read more 7:00 PM: Conversations About Autism: Talking to your Kids About Their Diagnosis of Autism 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 20, 2023 Check out The Autism Blog for resources, supports and perspectives on Autism. https://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/ You can live-stream classes using Facebook Live on Seattle Children’s Facebook page or on Seattle Children’s YouTube page. Conversations About Autism is a series of 60-minute live-streamed sessions created for providers and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand the autism spectrum disorder. In these sessions, experts and advocates from our region share their knowledge and perspectives on autism as well as helpful tips for supporting a child, adolescent or young adult with autism. View all past Conversations About Autism sessions on the Conversations About Autism Series YouTube Playlist. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 20, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 20, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 20, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	21	22
23	24 4:30 PM: DD Advisory Board Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM April 24, 2023 4th Monday of Every Odd-Numbered Month The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of Developmental Disabilities Services. The Board plans services for developmentally disabled people and coordinates those services. More info: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/394/Development al-Disabilities-Advisory-Board 3333 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA Read more 4:30 PM: DD Advisory Board Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM April 24, 2023 The Whatcom County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at St Lukes Health Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) 3333 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA Read more 4:30 PM: DD Advisory Board Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM April 24, 2023 4th Monday of Every Odd-Numbered Month The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of Developmental Disabilities Services. The Board plans services for developmentally disabled people and coordinates those services. More info: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/394/Development al-Disabilities-Advisory-Board 3333 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA Read more 4:30 PM: DD Advisory Board Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM April 24, 2023 4th Monday of Every Odd-Numbered Month The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of Developmental Disabilities Services. The Board plans services for developmentally disabled people and coordinates those services. More info: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/394/Development al-Disabilities-Advisory-Board 3333 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA Read more	25 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 25, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM April 25, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM April 25, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 25, 2023 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham, every Tuesday. We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has been able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For members who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! VFW 625 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 Read more 3:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 25, 2023 Out of the Ashes is in Bellingham every Tuesday! Join the music outside but be sure to bundle up. For members who will be singing with OotA, they ask that you purchase and bring your own microphone for health and safety reasons. For updates and cancellations, follow theOut of the Ashes band on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057789634535 VFW Post 1585, 625 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA Read more	26 5:30 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM April 26, 2023 All community members are welcome to attend and learn more abou t The Arc’s services. The Arc has many committee openings - including fundr aising, program development and outreach. Please contact Beverly: 715-0170 , ext 306 to learn more! The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingha m Read more 5:45 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM April 26, 2023 Join meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly and meetings are open to the community. No RSVP is needed. We are meeting virtually via zoom & will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room until staff admit you. To contact any director: boardofdirectors@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. View previous Board Meetings at: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/about-the-arc/board-of-directors/ The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more 5:45 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM April 26, 2023 Join meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly and meetings are open to the community. No RSVP is needed. We are meeting virtually via zoom & will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room until staff admit you. To contact any director: boardofdirectors@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. View previous Board Meetings at: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/about-the-arc/board-of-directors/ The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more 5:45 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM April 26, 2023 Join meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly and meetings are open to the community. No RSVP is needed. We are meeting virtually via zoom & will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room until staff admit you. To contact any director: boardofdirectors@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. View previous Board Meetings at: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/about-the-arc/board-of-directors/ The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more 5:45 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM April 26, 2023 Join meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly and meetings are open to the community. No RSVP is needed. We are meeting virtually via zoom & will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room until staff admit you. To contact any director: boardofdirectors@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. View previous Board Meetings at: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/about-the-arc/board-of-directors/ The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more 5:45 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM April 26, 2023 Join meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly and meetings are open to the community. No RSVP is needed. We are meeting virtually via zoom & will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room until staff admit you. To contact any director: boardofdirectors@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. View previous Board Meetings at: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/about-the-arc/board-of-directors/ The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham Read more	27 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 27, 2023 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offering Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resources, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 27, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 27, 2023 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leave a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, including: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipline of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	28	29
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