BELLINGHAM - The Arthritis Foundation is holding its first open house Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 809 E. Chestnut St.

The event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the South Campus Building of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.

The goal is to raise public awareness of the foundation and the events it organizes throughout the region, according to a foundation news release.

The community will be able to tour the office, meet employees and talk with volunteers.

Light refreshments will be served.

Organizers would appreciate an RSVP. Do so by calling 800-542-0295 or emailing lmitchell@arthritis.org.

More on the Arthritis Foundation is online at arthritis.org.

Reach KIE RELYEA at kie.relyea@bellinghamherald.com or call 715-2234.