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For the 12th year Sustainable Connections’ Think Local First!

campaign is reminding folks about what it means to be a local and the

steps we can all take to continue to support our local businesses, our

local economy, and our friends and neighbors.

Take These sTePs For a haPPy anD ProsPerous hoLiDay season:

shoP LocaL – Support local retailers and service providers by doing your holiday

shopping with them. Remember that for every $100 you spend at a local business $68

stays here recirculating in our community supporting local jobs and reinvestment in

our community. When $100 is spent with a non-local business only $43 stays here.

Make a 10% shiFT – Already a strong supporter of local businesses or ready to

make a switch to locals? The smallest change in shopping behavior can make a huge

difference. Make a goal of shifting at least 10% of your non-local purchases to a local

business this holiday season. If all of Whatcom County shifted 10% of their purchases

it would result in 100’s of new jobs and potentially millions of dollars in new economic

activity.

eaT LocaL FooD – Just because the weather has cooled doesn’t mean there isn’t still

a plethora of local food to enjoy for the holidays. A wide variety of fresh vegetables are

still available along with meats, eggs, herbs, cheeses and milk, nuts, apple cider and

locally produced wine, beer and liquor. For delicious recipes and shopping lists visit

www.bellinghamfarmers.org. The Bellingham Farmers Market is open through Dec

20th and is a great resource for local foods. You may even want to take the “Eat Local

for the Holidays” pledge. See details on page 8.

use cash – Consider using cash when making holiday purchases at local businesses.

Not only will using cash help ensure you’ll stick to your budget but can save local

businesses thousands of dollars in processing fees. That means even more of your

money will stay local.

give anD voLunTeer - Local non-profits contribute significantly to the quality of our

community and can always use help. Consider a monetary gift or volunteer some time.

Your contributions will be greatly appreciated and you’ll feel great for helping out.

reLax anD have Fun! – After all, that’s what this season is about. We live in one of the

most beautiful places in the world. Take the time to enjoy the season and all its bounty

along with your family and friends. You deserve it!

Happy Holidays from

susTainaBLe connecTions!

Happy Holidays

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All businesses in Bellingham unless otherwise noted. Bold Type indicates sponsoring businesses.

accounTing anD BookkeePingGreenleaf Bookkeeping & Accounting Services

360 201-8061 Just Enough Accounting & Administrative Solutions

360 739-2053 Larson Gross PLLC 360 734-4280 Laurie Parrish Prall CPA, pllc 360 527-1266 Practical Solutions LLC

Bookkeeping & Business Services 360 224-0097 VSH CPAs 360 734-8715

archiTecTure, engineering anD BuiLDing Design

[bundle] design studio 360 421-0638 2020 ENGINEERING, Inc. 360 671-2020 Adaptations 360 734-5275 brewsterdesign 360 922-7952 Building Design Services 360 671-0529 Cascade Design Group 360 715-2119 Douglas Landsem Architect 360 733-2466 Fuller Building Design 360 393-3131 Greg Robinson Architect 360 778-1385 Grinstad & Wagner Architects, Inc. P.S.

360 676-9501 HAVEN DesignWorkshop 360 527-2840

FerndaleKulshan Design 360 739-6472 Michael E. Smith FAIA 360 220-1089 Northwest Washington Chapter of AIA

360 671-9555 RMC Architects 360 676-7733 Spiral Studios 360 202-0635 The Philbin Group Landscape Architecture

Bow 360 766-4333

Wilson Engineering, LLC 360 733-6100 Zervas Group Architects 360 734 4744

arTsBellingham Frameworks 360 650-1001Allied Arts of Whatcom County 360 676-8548 Baker Creek Ceramic Studio 360 393-5458 Chuckanut Bay Gallery & Sculpture Garden

360 734-4885 Old School Tattoo, LLC 360 715-8261 The Firehouse Performing Arts Center

360 734-2776

auToMoTiveVacationland RV 360 734-5112 Wilson Motors & Wilson Motors Nissan

360 733-5590Mac & Mac Electric Company, Inc. 360 734-6530 Roger Jobs Motors, Inc. 360 734-5230

Bakers anD BakeriesBreadfarm 360 766-4065

BowLet Them Eat Cake 360 733-3078 Pure Bliss Desserts 360 739-1612 Ralf’s Bavarian Bakery 360 733-3066

BankingWhatcom Educational Credit Union 360 676-1168Peoples Bank 360 354-4044 Skagit Bank 360 543-7006

Beer, wine anD sPiriTsKulshan Brewing Co. 360 389-5348Aslan Brewing Company 360 778-2088 Dakota Creek Winery 360 820-4752

BlaineHoney Moon Mead & Cider 360 734-0728 Mount Baker Distillery 360 734-3301 Samson Estates Winery, LLC 360 966-7787

EversonSeifert & Jones Wine Merchants 360 393-3271 Wander Brewing 360 647-6152

Books anD MagazinesVillage Books 360 671-2626Adventures NW magazine 360 319-1614 Bellingham Alive Magazine 360 483 4576

Business suPPorT servicesMount Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce

Maple Falls 360 599-1518Project Directions, Inc. 360 933-1517 Technology Alliance Group (TAG)

for Northwest Washington 360 318-7710 The Workspace 206 227-1724 Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center 360 676-0122 Whatcom Women’s Network 360 647-2280

caTeringCuisine Claire 360 389-3731 Paellaworks 360 599-1898

Glacier

chiLDrenFairhaven Toy Garden 360 714-8552 Kids Northwest 360 676-6051 Launching Success Learning Store 360 527-2641 Wee Ones Reruns, Inc. 360 733-6794

cLoThing anD accessoriesLabels Women’s Consignment 360 738-0333 Naked Clothing 360 746-9916 Ragfinery 360 738-6977 Sojourn 360 671-5704 texture clothing 360 733-3351 Wise Buys 360 734-0202

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CAZ Energy Services 360 389-1056 Chuckanut Builders 360 734 3201 Coffey Construction 360 671-9930 Crescent Moon Designs 360 756-6670 Custom Concrete Contracting 360 676-1665 Dawson Construction, Inc 360 756-1000 Faber Construction 360 354-3500

LyndenFeller Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

360 733-4827 G R Plume Company, Inc 360 384-2800

FerndaleGallant Design and Construction, Inc.

360 733-1225 Lookabill General Contracting 360 201-7024 Meucciworks, Inc. 360 739-8522 Moceri Construction 360 671-3381 New Whatcom Interiors 360 671-3389 North Sound Energy & Remodel 360 739-2653 Rainshield Roofing & Construction, Inc. &

Handyman Services 360 380-5290 Ferndale

Rofmann Builders 360 961-8963 Smith & Vallee Woodworks, Inc. 360 592-4295

EdisonSmith Mechanical 360 384-3203

FerndaleThe RE Store - a Program of RE Sources

360 647-5921 Tretwold Construction LLC 360 201-1513 West Coast Homes 360 927-1293

Lynden

DeveLoPersThe RJ Group 360 733-5760

eDucaTionCascadia Workshops 360 599-2134

Maple FallsChildlife Montessori School 360 671-3380 Explorations Academy 360 671-8085 North Cascades Institute 360 854-2599

Sedro-WoolleySalud Spanish Programs 360 383-7002

Whatcom Farm Friends 360 354-1337 Lynden

YWCA of Bellingham 360 734-4820

coMPuTer services anD suPPLiesData-Link West Inc 360 734-8911 Kulshan Computer Services 360 671-7012 Myna IT Consulting 360 733-8782 Network Solutions NW 360 306-5313 RDMacs 360 306-5557

consTrucTion anD carPenTryEsary Roofing and Siding Co., Inc. 360 318-0604

BurlingtonOverhead Door Co of Bellingham 360 734-5960A-1 Builders, Inc. 360 734-5249 Aiki Homes, Inc. 360 715-0700 Aperture Electrical 360 421-3963

BowBellingham Bay Builders 360 733-7500 Building Performance Center 360 734-5121 Cascade Joinery 360 527-0119

Ferndale

Fact: When you purchase goods and services from local, independently owned businesses more of your money stays in the community. Ciaó Thyme has been a leader in purchasing directly from local farmers since opening their doors 12 years ago. In 2013 they did business with 84 local businesses and sourced food directly from 34 area farmers. – Jessica & Mataio Gillis, Owners pictured with staff

coFFee anD TeaBellingham Bay Coffee Roasters 360 339-8550 flying bird botanicals 360 303-8196 Fresh Start Espresso 360 734-5121 Onyx Coffee Bar 360 739-2693 Spice Hut 360 671-2800 The C Shop, Summertime Candy Shop and Cafe

Birch Bay 360 371-2070 The Torres Coffee Company 360 220-7121 The Woods Coffee 360 933-1855

Lynden

coMMuniTy DeveLoPMenT/huMan servicesOpportunity Council 360 734-5121 Bellingham Whatcom Housing Authorities

360 676-6887 Downtown Bellingham Partnership 360 527-8710 Kulshan Community Land Trust 360 671-5600 Lydia Place 360 671-7663 Paul Schissler Associates, Inc. 360 201-8900 Salud Translation Services 360 383-7002 Whatcom Community Foundation 360 671-6463

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enTerTainMenTFilm Is Truth 24 Times A Second 360 752-0159 iDiOM Theater 360 201-5464 LimeLight 360 738-0735 Mount Baker Theatre 360 733-5793 Northwest Washington Fair Association

Lynden 360 354-4111 Pickford Film Center 360 738-0735 Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa 360 543-7108

FerndaleThe Upfront Theatre 360 733-8855

environMenTaL conservaTion anD ecoLogicaL organizaTionsBiochar Supreme 206 650-6306

EversonKulshan Services LLC 360 483-7341 Northwest Ecological Services 360 734-9484 RE Sources for Sustainable Communities

360 733-8307 Sustainable Whidbey Coalition

www.sustainablewhidbey.orgWhatcom Conservation District 360 354-2035

Lynden

FaciLiTaTion, Training, anD coachingCrossroads Consulting 360 303-3217 Janet Ott & Associates 360 739-0098 Laura Todd Consulting 360 224-0116

FarMs anD LocaLLy ProDuceD FooDAlm Hill Gardens 360 966-4157

EversonBackyard Beans & Grains Project 360 224-4757

EversonBarbie’s Berries 360 384-1260

FerndaleBelleWood Acres 360 318-7720

LyndenBellingham Country Gardens 360 223-3724 Bellingham Pasta Company 360 594-6000 Bow Hill Blueberries 360 399-1006

BowBoxx Berry Farm 360 380-2699

Ferndale

Breckenridge Farm 360 966-4343 Everson

Camelot Ranch Alpacas, LLC 360 366-9976 Ferndale

Cascade Blueberry Farm 360 366-5188 Custer

Cascade Harvest Coalition 206 632-0606 Cascadia Mushrooms 360 714-8859 Cedarville Farm 360 592-5594 Cloud Mountain Farm Center 360 966-5859

EversonCurt Maberry Farm, Inc. 360 354-4504

LyndenEdelweiss Dairy, Inc. 360 354-8040

EversonEvolve Chocolate Truffles LLC 360 778-9868 Fresh Breeze Organic Dairy, Inc. 360 354-6812

LyndenFull Bloom Farm 360 758-7173

Lummi IslandGlen Echo Garden 360 592-5380 Grateful Bounty Farm 360 927-9827 Growing Washington 360 927-4845

EversonHauck’s Orchard and Produce 360 384-5967

FerndaleHeritage Lane Farm 360 441-9903

LyndenHopewell Farm LLC 360 927-8433

EversonLone Boot Buffalo Ranch 360 384-4161

FerndaleMcIntyre Family Farm 360 224-0079

Sedro WoolleyMisty Meadows Farm 360 312-3554

EversonMisty Mountain Farms 206 406-5345

DemingNorth Field Farm 360 380-5257

FerndaleOsprey Hill Farm 360 595-9134

AcmePrairie Road Farm 360 399-1434

BurlingtonRabbit Fields Farm 360 393-8747

EversonRoll Organic Farms 360 441-8356

Ferndale

Fact: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community. As a worker’s cooperative Bellingham Bay Builders believe in democratic decision making and fair distribution of profits. They support personal development of the workers and provides long-term work and living wages. – Dave Brogan and Ross Grier, Owners

Sage and Sky Farm 360 255-0757 Samish Bay Cheese 360 766-6707

BowScratch and Peck Feeds 360 318-7585 Stoney Ridge Farm 360 966-3919

EversonThe Carrot and Stick 360 739-8826 Triple Wren Farms 360 296-5056

FerndaleTwin Brook Creamery 360 354-4105

LyndenVine Maple Acres 360 223-4900 Well Fed Farms 360 708-0520

BowWhatcom Farmers Co-op 360 354-2108

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FinanciaL consuLTingBay City Financial Services, Inc. 360 647-0649 Bayport Financial 360 332-8900 Paulson Financial Services 360 738-6968 Saturna Capital 360 734-9900 Steele Financial Services, Inc. 360 647-1739

FiTness3 Oms Yoga 360 671-3510 Whatcom Family YMCA 360 733-8630 Yoga Northwest 360 647-0712

FuneraL ProviDerMoles Farewell Tributes - Bellingham

360 733-0510 Moles Farewell Tributes - Ferndale 360 384-1391

FerndaleMoles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres 360 384-3401

FerndaleMoles Farewell Tributes - Lynden 360 318-1321

graPhic Designgood eye design 360 714-8608 Ideation Design Group LLC 360 393-4202 KatrinaLyon.com, Graphic Design 360 223-3067

grocers anD MarkeTsBellingham Farmers Market 360 647-2060 Bellingham Public Market 360 715-8020 Brewster’s Fine Foods 360 945-4545

Point RobertsCommunity Food Co-op 360 734-8158 Crossroads Grocery, Inc. 360 599-9657

Maple FallsDandelion Organic Delivery 360 933-1130 Elizabeth Station 360 733-8982 Ferndale Public Market 360 223-9857

FerndaleTerra - Organic & Natural Foods 360 715-8020 The Green Barn 360 318-8869

LyndenYorky’s Market 360 734-2201

heaLThMt. Baker Care Center 360 734-4181Dana Mattson, LMP 360 671-7087 Hoagland Pharmacy 360 685-5004 Infusion Solutions 360 933-4892 Living Earth Herbs 360 734-3207 Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood 360 734-9007 Sweetpeas and Seaweed 206 331-0348

heaLTh PracTiTionersAdvanced Medical Massage 360 527-9566Bellingham Birth Center 360 752-2229 Bellingham Physical Therapy 360 647-0444 Binyon Vision Center 360 647-2020 Cascadia Physical Therapy 360 734-0222 Diana Gay Pepper at Tree Frog Farm 360 758-7260

Lummi IslandDr. Hollie Levine, MSW, ND 360 738-8087 Erin K. Simpson DC, PS 360 647-1060 Family Care Network 360 318-8800 FeatherStone Touch 360 303-7486 Lisa Harmon, LMHC 360 820-9469 NourishRDs 859 409-2804 Verry-Uhl Associates 360 676-4999 Vital Source Natural Medicine 360 306-8313

hoMe FurnishingSamuel’s Furniture 360 384-3388

Ferndale Appliance Depot 360 527-2646 Artwood, a Gallery of Fine Woodworking

360 647-1628 Greenhouse 360 676-1161 Greg Aanes Furniture 360 389-2714 Ideal-Carefully Curated Goods 360 752-5522

inDePenDenT MeDiaCascadia Weekly 360 647-8200 Entertainment News NW 360 599-6827 Grow Northwest Magazine 360 398-1155 Lynden Tribune & Print Co. 360 354-4444

LyndenThe Northern Light 360 332-1777

BlaineWhatcom Watch 360 734-6007 What’s Up! Magazine 360 599-3320

Fact: Local businesses have the ability to reduce environmental impact. They can make more local purchases reducing the miles our food has traveled contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Terra Organica’s meticulous sourcing of products for their store is undeniable. Their enthusiastic support of local food and farming businesses results in a wide selection of food grown and processed right here in Whatcom County. – Stephen and Jillian Trinkaus, Owners

insuranceDarren Clark--Farmers Insurance Agency

360 714-8117 Rice Insurance LLC 360 734-1161

inTerneT servicesPogoZone Internet 360 676-8772

LanDscaPingJack’s Four Seasons LLC 360 650-0455 Molly Maguire Landscape Architecture

360 542-4052 Northwest Rain Solutions 360 303-9725 Sustainable Landscapes 360 770-1848 Treemendous Plantworks LLC 360 647-1800

LegaLBuri Funston Mumford, PLLC 360 752-1500

LoDgingPeaceful Mountain Retreat Center 360 599-9988

Maple FallsTree Frog Night Inn 360 676-2300

MainTenance, rePair, anD cLeaningBay City Supply 360 671-7400 Q Laundry 360 656-5621Doudna Window Cleaning 360 734-5788 EVL Enterprises 360 671-4107 Spongebon Co LLC 360 224-2038

MarkeTing anD coMMunicaTionsApplied Research Northwest, LLC 360 647-6067DoubleMRanch Design 360 966-3639

EversonMeucci Consulting 360 319-0517 Midline Design 360 739-9067

MuseuMsMindport Exhibits 360 647-5614 Whatcom Museum 360 778-8930

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Nov 14th – Dec 24th, 10am-6pm Wed-Sun, new location: 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham 35th ANNUAL ALLIED ARTS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Enjoy the festivities and find unique handmade gifts for everyone on your list! Hear live music, see artist demonstrations, and choose from thousands of original gifts created by local artisans.

Dec 6th, 10am-3pm, Bellingham Farmers Market, Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square. SPIN TO WIN – THINK LOCAL PRIZE WHEEL: Visit the Think Local Booth, name your favorite local business, spin the wheel and win a prize donated by local, independent businesses.

Dec 6th, 13th and 20th, 10am-3pm, Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square. BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET: The Bellingham Farmers Market it still going strong. Keep you holiday local! The Market offers a huge variety of produce, meat and dairy from local farmers as we’ll as beautiful gift ideas from local artisans and crafters.

Dec 6th, 13th and 20th, noon-3pm Fairhaven, HOLIDAY HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES IN FAIRHAVEN: Experience the full holiday season amidst the festive atmosphere of Historic Fairhaven – shop, dine, wonder, meander and enjoy!

Dec 13th, Noon-6pm, 306 Flora St., Bellingham, HOLIDAY MAKE.SALE: Choose from an eclectic mix of hand made arts and crafts just in time for your holiday shopping. Come out to support local artisans and to check out Make.Shift Art Space.

eaT LocaL For The hoLiDays

MusicBellingham Wind Works 360 733-5840 Make.Shift Art Space 510 499-0535 Nuages, a Gypsy jazz quartet 360 961-1559 Piper Music 360 738-7166 The Music Studio Of Amy R. Martin 360 927-9151 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra 360 756-6752

nurseriesCascade Cuts 360 671-6310 Garden Spot Nursery 360 676-5480 Kent’s Garden and Nursery 360 384 4433 Pure Peonies 360 927-9974

EversonTree Frog Farm 360 758-7260

Lummi IslandTuxedo Garden 360 966-7829

Everson

oFFice suPPLiesAnderson Paper & Packaging Company

Ferndale 360 380-3123 Trico Office Interiors 360 734-2026

ouTDoor aDvenTuresBellingham Traverse 360 739-8458 Community Boating Center 360 714-8891 Gato Verde Adventure Sailing 360 220-3215 Recreation Northwest 360 739-8458 Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition 360 961-1636

PainTingCommunity Strength Painters 360 733-8597

PersonaL DeveLoPMenTFirst Congregational Church of Bellingham

360 734-3720 Jillian Froebe, Interfaith Ministry

& Spiritual Guidance 360 319-8704 Deming

PeT anD aniMaL careLife Cycle Pet Cremation, Inc. 360 778-9578 Mueller Animal Chiropractic 360 738-3763 Northshore Veterinary Hospital 360 738-6916

For a Link To The PLeDge anD our FaceBook Page visiT eaTLocaLFirsT.org.

Take the Eat Local for the Holidays Pledge online at eatlocalfirst.org Nov through Dec. 31 and be entered to win a $25 gift card from the Community Food Co-op.

The holiday season is a great time to support local farms and restaurants who offer some of the best seasonal holiday foods around! We’re encouraging you to support, purchase and eat local food for the holidays. Add to your holiday traditions by bringing healthy, local food to your holiday table.

With local purchases, you’ll support farmer’s markets and sustainable agriculture of farms here in our region. Making a switch will also mean food has traveled shorted distances, which is an easy way to reduce energy consumption and help the local economy grow with dollars spent where we live. Take the Pledge now to add at least one local food item to your celebrations and know that the benefits of your purchase stretch far beyond your table.

Also participate in our Eat Local for the Holidays Facebook Photo Contest Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. Take a picture of your homemade or locally bought holiday dish made with local ingredients and submit it to the Eat Local First page for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Bellingham Farmers Market. Take a photo, tell us what’s local in the dish and post!

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renewaBLe energyBanner Power Solutions 360 941-8678

Sedro WoolleyEcotech Energy Systems, LLC 360 318-7646 Fire Mountain Solar LLC 360 422-5610

Mount VernonItek Energy 360 647-9531 Western Solar Inc. 360 746-0859

renTaL servicesBirch Equipment Rental & Sales 360 734-5717

resTauranTs, caFés anD DeLisBoundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 360 647-5593Avenue Bread 360 715-DELI Brandywine Kitchen 360 734-1071 Busara Thai Cuisine 360 734-8088 Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen 360 75-BEERS Ciaò Thyme / In the Kitchen 360 733-1267 Colophon Café 360 647-0092 Diamond Jim’s Grill 360 734-8687 Electric Beet Juice Co. 817 657-3803 Fairhaven Pizza & Prawns 360 756-7561 Good To Go Meat Pies 360 966-2400

EversonHomeskillet 360 676-6218 Il Caffe Rifugio 360 592-2888

DemingKeenan’s at the Pier 360 392-5510 Mallard Ice Cream 360 734-3884 Nell Thorn Restaurant of LaConner 360 466-4261

La ConnerOld Town Café 360 671-4431 Pepper Sisters 360 671-3414 Skylark’s Hidden Café 360 715-3642 The Daisy Cafe 360 733-8996 The Table by Bellingham Pasta Co 360 594-6000 Trapeze 360 594-6069 twofifty flora 360 966-6462

saLons anD sPasThe Chrysalis Inn and Spa 360 392-5515Kara’s Beauty Barn 360 778-2433 Studio 910 Salon 360 671-4100 The Loft Salon and Spa 360 734-4227

screen PrinTingAmjay Screenprinting 360 676-1165 Red Boots Design 360 389-6376

seaFooDDesire Fish Company 360 676-0605 Lummi Island Wild 360 224-6512 Wild Pacific Seafood 360 592-4072

Deming

senior servicesThe Leopold Retirement Residence LLC

360 733-3500

PhoTograPhyDiane Padys Photography 360 715-0600 Phil Rose Photography 360 739-9067 Quicksilver Photo Lab 360 676-2725

PLuMBingFavinger Plumbing Inc 360 676-1774 Gary’s Plumbing and Heating, LLC 360 734-9700 Spectrum Plumbing And Heating 360 739-9207 Sullivan Plumbing 360 734-6440

Ferndale

PrinTing, coPies anD signsLithtex NW Printing Solutions 360 676-1977Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress 360 734-0481 Copy Source 360 738-1280 Special-T Signs & Graphics 360 734-7617 The Paper Mill 360 746-8574 WCR Plan Center / Western Construction Resources

360 738-0370

ProPerTy ManageMenTDaylight Properties 360 734-6600 GardenHome Apartments 360 647-1090 Misty Mountains Realty, LLC 360 599-2200

reaL esTaTeBarkley Company 360 671-6450 Cerise Noah, Real Estate Broker 360 393-5826 Danne Neill, Independent Real Estate Agent

360 303-4428 Debbie Biery, Broker 360 223-2341 Jeff Braimes, Realtor 360 961-6496 Sally Farrell, Realtor 360 393-7339 Saratoga Commercial Real Estate 360 676-4866 Sterling Real Estate Group 360 756-0021 Whatcom Land Title Company 360 676-8484

recycLing anD wasTe ManageMenTSanitary Service Company, Inc. 360 734-3490 Scrap-It 360 734-1112

FerndaleSound Shredding & Recycling 360 733-7932

Fact: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses. Locally owned and operated Whatcom Educational Credit Union is a leader in our community in their support of education, health and community concerns through nonprofit donations and volunteerism. – Reid Frederick, Social Responsibility Coordinator

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husBanD: New ski gear from Backcountry Essentials and a night away at Tree Frog Night Inn

DaughTer: Laura Ingalls Wilder series from Village Books and new coat from Kids Northwest

son: Sailing classes from the Community Boating Center and a new bike helmet from Kulshan Cycles

MoM: Fresh produce delivered weekly from Dandelion Organic Delivery and new shoes from Fairhaven Runners & Walkers

DaD: Basket of wines from Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants paired with Samish Bay Cheese from the Community Food Co-op

sisTer: Go shopping with her at Texture Clothing and then take her out for dessert and drinks at Pure Bliss Desserts

BroTher: A new tackle box from Yeagers Sporting Goods

aunT: Dried apples and hot drink spices from Bellewood Acres and market bucks from the Bellingham Farmers Market

uncLe: Bird feeder and bird seed from Wild Bird Chalet

cousin: A Shiitake mushroom grow kit from Cascadia Mushrooms

BesT FrienD: Cooking class at Ciao Thyme In the Kitchen

co-workers: beer infused chocolate truffles from Evolve Chocolate Truffles paired with gift cards for a pint of beer at Kulshan Brewing and Boundary Bay Brewery, Aslan Brewing, Wander Brewing or Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen

neighBor who gives you Fresh eggs: A bag of Scratch & Peck Feed for their chickens

MyseLF: A massage from the Chrysalis Inn & Spa and family photo framed by Bellingham Frameworks

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we wanT To know what you’d most like to receive as

a holiday gift. Is it a favorite local food? Is there a local store you’re

dying to get a gift card from? Is there something special that is made right here

in Whatcom County that you covet?

Show us or tell us and we’ll enter you into a drawing for a local prize package including some of our favorite treats and gift cards to our favorite places.

Two ways To enTer!• Take a photo of your favorite local food, store front or unique item

and post it to our Facebook page with #localwishlist OR• Write us a note telling us about your favorite local food treat,

store or one-of-a-kind item you’d love to receive.

how To win:1. Take a photo and post it or drop us a note.2. Notes can be emailed or mailed. Email to michelle@sconnect.org or

mail to Sustainable Connections, 1701 Ellis St., Ste 221, Bellingham, WA 98225, Attn: Local Wish List.

3. We’ll enter you into a drawing for the prize. 4. All entries due by Dec 17th.

shoesFairhaven Runners & Walkers 360 676-4955 Mi Shoes 360 715-2046

sPeciaLTy shoPPaper Dreams 360 676-8676Apple Yarns 360 756-9992 NW Handspun Yarns 360 738-0167 Oyster Creek Canvas Co. 360 734-8199 Tide Lines 360 441-2368 Washington Gourmet Gifts 360 647-0128 Wild Bird Chalet 360 734-0969

sPorTing gooDsBoccemon 360 224-2909Kulshan Cycles 360 733-6440Yeager’s Sporting Goods 360 733-1080 Backcountry Essentials 360 543-5678 Earl’s Bike Shop 360 746-2401 Fairhaven Bike & Ski 360 733-4433 Fanatik Bike Company 360 756-0504

TechnoLogyC-Secure Systems 360 734 5580

TransPorTaTionExpress Delivery Courier Services 360 305-7634 Port of Bellingham 360 676-2500 WTA 676-RIDE (7433)

TraveL anD TourisMBellingham Whatcom County Tourism

360 671-3990

weBsiTe hosTing anD DesignBellingham WP 360 224-7416 Highwaters Media 360 961-5033 Name

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*It’s ok to have more than one item or place on your list. We’d love to hear about your local favorites.

suPPorTing sPonsors:Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Boundary Bay Brewery & BistroThe Chrysalis Inn and SpaEsary Roofing and Siding Co., Inc.Fairhaven Runners & WalkersKulshan Brewing Co.Kulshan CyclesOverhead Door Co. of BellinghamQ LaundryWilson Motors & Wilson Motors Nissan

LeaD sPonsors:

unDerwriTer:

c0- sPonsors:

at 360 647-7093, www.sustainableconnections.orgconTacT

Thanks!

www.communityenergychallenge.org

Saving Energy = Saving$

That means more to spend with your favorite locals.

Join your friends and neighbors this holiday season in saving by following these simple tips:• Switch to LED Christmas lights and use a timer to save 80% on

energy costs.• When cooking on the range match the size of the pan to the heating

element. This can save you up to 40%.• No need to preheat your oven for cooking a turkey. You can even turn

the heat off a few minutes before done cooking.• If you are baking in glass or ceramic pans, you can turn the oven

down 25 degrees and food will cook just as quickly.• Weatherize your home to save an average of 20-30% on your energy

bills! Contact the Community Energy Challenge to sign up for your home energy assessment today.