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TFN: No definite end date, until further notice

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Bellingham Public Schools Closed 3/16/2020 – 4/24/2020
Cornish College of the Arts Remote learning for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester.
Ferndale Schools Closed 3/17/2020 – 4/24/2020
Northwest Indian College Classes online only through the end of the quarter
Mount Baker School District Closed 3/16/2020 – 4/24/2020
Skagit Valley College Classes online only; All events cancelled – 3/12/2020 – 4/12/2020
Western Washington University Classes online only through the end of Spring quarter
Whatcom Community College Classes online only through the end of the quarter
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BUSINESS CLOSURES

AAA Washington Closed TFN
Arlis’s Closed TFN
Bath & Body Works, Bellis Fair Closed TFN
Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authority Closed 3/16/2020 – TFN
Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry Closed except for emergency cases
The Black Cat Closed TFN
Black Drop Coffeehouse Closed TFN
Blaine Chamber of Commerce Office Closed TFN
Bob’s Burgers and Brew in Everett Closed TFN
Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County Lynden/Blaine/Ferndale closed TFN
Cedar’s Restaurant & Lounge in Ferndale Closed TFN
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Closed TFN
The Colophon Cafe Closed TFN
Denny’s Bellingham Closed TFN
Dimitri’s Greek & Italian Closed TFN
Extremes Sports Grill & Pizzeria Closed TFN
Fairhaven Pizza Closed TFN
Goods Local Brews Closed TFN
Goodwill on Sunset Closed TFN
Keenan’s at the Pier Closed TFN
Kulshan Brewing Company – Sunnyland taproom Closed TFN
Leaf & Ladle Re-opening May 11th
Lynden Chamber of Commerce Office Closed TFN
Magnolia Closed TFN
Marlins’ Cafe/Nelson’s Market Closed TFN
NEKO Cat Cafe Closed TFN
Northwater Closed TFN
Old Town Cafe in Bellingham Closed TFN
Pickford Film Center & Limelight Cinema Hosting virtual watching parties
Regal Barkley Village Theaters Closed TFN
Sage Against the Machine Closed TFN
Skagit River Brewery Closed TFN
Silver Reef Casino and Resort Closed TFN
Sirena Gelato & Espresso Closed TFN
Statement Apparel By appointment only
Tacos El Tule Closed TFN
Third Street Cafe in Mt. Vernon Closed TFN
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CHURCH CLOSURES/CANCELLATIONS

  • Assumption Catholic Church public Masses – 3/13/2020 – TFN – Suspended
  • Lynden Community Church Sunday Services – 3/13/2020 through end of March – Suspended
  • Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham, All Services & Church Activities – 3/15/2020 – 3/21/2020 – Cancelled
  • Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham – TFN – Closed
  • Bellingham Covenant Church in Bellingham- no Sunday services- TFN
  • Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham-  all worship services and mid-week gatherings through the month of March.
  • Northside Community Church in Bellingham – no Sunday services – TFN
  • First Congregational Church of Bellingham – closed for worship and face to face meetings – TFN
  • United Church of Christ – closed for worship and face to face meetings – TFN
  • First Congregational Church of Bellingham, UCC – Closed for worship and meetings. Streaming 10am services on Facebook page – TFN
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PUBLIC FACILITY CLOSURES

  • City of Bellingham service counters as listed below – 3/16/2020 – TFN – Closed
    • Fire Department
    • Parks & Recreation Department
    • Permit Center
    • Police Department
    • Public Works Department
  • State Department of Licensing service counters – 3/17/2020 – 3/23/2020 – Closed
  • Social Security Administration Offices – all branches – 3/17/2020 – TFN – Closed for in-person service
  • Whatcom County Library System – all branches March 16-April 24 – Closed
  • City of Bellingham library, museum, park facilities- 3/16/2020- tfn- Closed. Details about refunds, programming cancellations or postponements can be found here.  All parks and trails will remain open to the public.
  • Lynden Community/Senior Center – TFN – Closed
  • Blaine Senior Center – TFN – Closed
  • Bellingham Senior Center – TFN – Closed
  • Ferndale Senior Center – TFN – Closed
  • Everson Senior Program – 3/16/2020 – TFN – Closed
  • Point Roberts Senior Program – 3/16/2020 – TFN – Closed
  • Bellingham Parks & Recreation – All playgrounds, sports courts, fenced dog areas, bike parks, golf course, disc golf course, and the skate park are now closed as of 3/24/2020 – TFN
  • Sumas Senior Program – 3/16/2020 – TFN – Closed
  • Welcome Senior Program – 3/16/2020 – TFN – Closed
  • Whatcom Museum Programs, Tours – 3/12/2020 – 3/31/2020 – Closed to groups of 10 or more
  • Whatcom County Downtown Jail and Work Center – Closed public windows for all but essential services. Lobbies of both facilities will be open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. so that bail can be posted or funds can be left for offenders. Bail and money may be deposited at the jail only by using the on-site kiosk or on-line services.
  • Washington State Parks – all campsites, roofed accommodations (cabins, yurts, and vacation homes), group camps, and day use facilities are closed through 4/30/2020
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EVENT CANCELLATIONS

  • Congregate Lunch Program (Senior Community Meals) – TFN – Weekly meal pick-up
  • Dementia Support Northwest Programs – Cancelled until 4/1/2020
  • Small Farm Expo – 4/4/2020 – Cancelled
  • Bellingham Farmers Market – 4/4/2020 – 4/30/2020 – Closed
  • Whatcom Backcountry Horsemen of WA 23rd annual fundraiser auction – 4/4/2020 – Postponed
  • Whatcom Museum: Museum in Mind – 4/7/2020 – Cancelled
  • Whatcom County Youth Fair – 4/10/2020 & 4/11/2020 – Cancelled
  • Fun With The Fuzz 5K – 4/18/2020 – Postponed
  • Blue Skies for Children’s 13th Annual Casino Night – 4/18/2020 – Cancelled
  • State Solo and Ensemble Contests – 4/24/2020 & 4/25/2020 – Postponed
  • Whatcom Conservation District Native Plant Sale – pre-orders cancelled along with Sat. open sale
  • Skagit Valley Tulip Festival – 4/1/2020 through 4/30/2020 – Cancelled
  • Longest Day 10K – 6/20/2020 Cancelled
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BANK CLOSURES (DRIVE-THRU & APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE)

  • Banner Bank – Lobby closed to walk-in traffic – TFN
  • North Coast Credit Union – Appointment only – TFN
  • WestEdge Credit Union – Lobby closed – TFN
  • Whatcom Educational Credit Union (WECU) – Appointment only – 3/19/2020 – TFN
  • Key Bank – Lobby closed – 3/19/2020 – TFN
  • Industrial Credit Union – Safeway branch closed – TFN
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