The Whatcom Family & Community Network will hold their 1st Annual Whatcom Youth Service Day Award Ceremony.

The Whatcom Family & Community Network (WFCN) will recognize local youth groups for their outstanding service on behalf of the community.

The Whatcom County Youth Self-Advocacy Group will be among the youth groups that will be commended for their service to their community!

Recipients are recognized not just for their specific acts of caring and service, but also because they embody the values of empowerment, of asset-building, and of respect for human dignity. They reflect our community's highest values and deepest respect for the well-being of all.

Saturday, April 26
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Bellingham Boys & Girls Club
1715 Kentucky Street, Bellingham, WA

FREE 3-hour self defense course for women

In light of the recent attack on the woman jogging on Squalicum Creek Trail,
local self defense/martial arts instructor and community member, has partnered with DVSAS (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services) to conduct a self defense course for women.

Please join the course and share this information with every woman (young and old) you know.

Thursday, April 17
5:30-8:30pm at
1407 Commercial Avenue.

Registration is required,
please call DVSAS at 671-5714.

Low and NO interest loans are available to those who qualify.

Qualifications:
· Home is owner-occupied
· Owners are low to moderate income
· Home is located in the Bellingham City Limits

The City of Bellingham has offered its Home Rehabilitation Program since 1977!

850 homeowners in Bellingham have been helped to repair leaky roofs, unsafe wiring and other dangers.

For more information contact:
Lisa Manos
Housing Programs Specialist
(360) 778-8391

Adaptive Soccer program starting up!

Whatcom County children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities ages 4-19 will have the opportunity to participate this new adaptive soccer program starting April 13th.

The program is designed to enhance development of

• social skills
• motor coordination
• communication skills
• and provide an opportunity for exercise

WCYSA's TOPSoccer season starts
Sunday April 13
and will last 5 weeks.
Location: Sportsplex Ice & Indoor Soccer Arena
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham.

Sunday afternoons
From 3:00-4:00 or 4:00-5:00 p.m.
depending on the number of participants.

To register for the program or
to volunteer, please e-mail
topsoccerwhatcom@yahoo.com or contact
Lance Calloway, WCYSA Executive Director
at 676-1919 ext 109