October is Down syndrome Awareness Month Join the Celebration this Saturday!

The Down syndrome Outreach of Whatcom County invites everyone to join the Buddy Walk.

There will be face painting, games, exhibits, music, balloons, and more!

There will be friends and family, neighbors and community members.

Special guests, Mayor Dan Pike and County Executive Pete Kremen, will join community members in promoting the awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome.

Bring friends,
Make up a team to support educational and inclusion programs,
Enjoy the walk along Whatcom Creek in the fall!

Join your Community,
Raise Awareness,
Celebrate diversity

The Youth Self-Advocacy group will continue their food drive and have a table at the Buddy Walk, where you can donate a can of food for the Bellingham Food Bank.

Saturday October 4
Registration starts at 11:00 a.m.
The 1.5 mile walk starts at 12:00 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park
Holly Street Belllingham

For more information contact
Kristy at 360-715-0170 X 307

Classes with Rick Pribbernow

Learn useful life skills in an engaging and creative atmosphere.

For individuals with developmental disabilities age 18 and over and their families.

Thursdays
October 30 - November 20
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham

Registration required
For more information contact Vicki at
360-676-6724 X 33243

Oct. 5 - 11
The Third Annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week

It takes a community to prevent bullying of children. National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week encourages communities nationwide to work together to increase awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying on all children.

PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old.

They have been at the forefront of a movement to raise the awareness of bullying and to provide information and resources that are effective at preventing bullying.

Families, students, schools, organizations and other groups can unite with PACER to prevent bullying.

Bullying is a behavior that is intentional, repetitive, and hurtful. An imbalance of power exists between the child who is bullying and the intended target.

Follow the link below for more information on PACER and for resources on bullying.

November 4 is Election Day

The deadline for registering or transferring your voter registration is 30 days before an election.

If you register by mail, your application must be postmarked by the 30-day cutoff or it will not become effective until after the election.

If you are not already registered to vote in Washington and you miss the 30-day deadline,
you can register in person at your county elections department until 15 days before the election.

Whatcom County Elections Dept.:
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
360-676-6742
Fax: 360-738-4556
Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us