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When the Bellingham Bells are on the diamond, you know it’s summer in Whatcom County. As a member of the West Coast League, the Bells compete in a 57-game season throughout the months of June, July and August. The players, who are all college athletes, play other teams in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Stephanie Morrell, the General Manager for the Bellingham Bells.

Go to the local grocery store you're likely to see a tiny butterfly label on many grocery products. The label is that of the Non-GMO Project. What most people dont' realize is this nonprofit is based in Bellingham and a member of WECU. On this episode we speak with Hans Eisenbeis the Director of Mission and Messaging at the Non-GMO Project.  

On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Pam Borso of the North Cascades Audubon Society.

On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Denise Constanten, the Executive Director for Brigadoon Service Dogs, a nonprofit located in Bellingham that provides service dogs for Veterans, Children and Adults with physical, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities.

Every October a day is set aside to celebrate the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around the world . On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Greg Neuman and Mike Reuter from the World Council of Credit Unions about International Credit Union Day and the global credit union movement.

This podcast isn’t suitable for children as it discusses many adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Aaron Newcomb, the Executive Director for Engedi Refuge, a nonprofit located in Lynden that serves women transitioning out of human trafficking.

Located in Downtown Bellingham on Bay Street is a unique storefront often overlooked by locals. The Spark Museum contains one of the best collections focused on the topic of electrical invention in the entire country. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor, we speak with Abby Whatley the Director of Programs at the Spark Museum.

Winters are long and gray in the pacific northwest. Day after day of rain. When the first rays of sunshine start shining through at the beginning of spring and the flowers start to bud, we take advantage. And for many people, we turn our attention to our yards and gardens. That’s where great local nurseries like My Garden Nursery, located on Bakerview Road come in to supply us with everything we need to bring our outdoor spaces to life. In this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Antoni of My Garden Nursery.

Max Higbee Center has been serving people with developmental disabilities in Whatcom County for decades. In this episode, we speak with the Executive Director, Kait Whiteside about the nonprofit, its programs, and its future. 

The holidays are a great time to enjoy a bottle of something nice. Maybe for you, that’s a bottle of eggnog from Twin Brook Creamery in Lynden, or a Stout from one of our many local breweries, for others a nice bourbon or liquor is what you enjoy. When that is the case, we’re lucky to have some excellent local distilleries. One of which is Chuckanut Bay Distillery. Since 2011, Chuckanut Bay Distillery has built a strong reputation for producing high quality and award-winning spirits utilizing ingredients grown in our region. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Matt Howell and Kelly Andrews the founders of Chuckanut Bay Distillery. Learn more about Chuckanut Bay Distillery by visiting https://www.chuckanutbaydistillery.com/

Starting a business is hard. Starting a business during a pandemic is even harder. But when Derek Peris, a veteran, found himself laid off due to the Coronavirus, that’s exactly what he and his wife Debbie did. On this episode of neighbor to neighbor I speak with Derek Peris, the owner and lead roaster at Barnyard Coffee Roasters located in Blaine, Washington. Learn more about Barnyard Coffee Roasters by visiting https://barnyardcoffee.com/

Middle school is a really hard time for kids. Not only are you transitioning from being a child to a young adult, you’re also pumped full of hormones. This transition is exasperated when a student is also dealing with a hard home life. To really help kids who are struggling it often takes a lot of time and one-on-one attention that school districts simply don’t have. That’s where Communities in Schools comes in. On this episode of Neighbor to Neighbor we speak with Ario Salazar, the Executive Director for  Communities in Schools of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.