Out and About column from Bellingham, WA

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Ferndale student poet wins $10,000

Vista Middle School eighth grader Jessica Jimenez-Arroyo won $10,000 for herself and her school with her poem entered in Scholastics's "I Love to Read Student Creativity Contest."

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Community celebrates planting of 1 millionth tree

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association were among the more than 350 volunteers who joined the Whatcom Conservation District in celebrating its 1 millionth tree planted in Whatcom County since 1999 at an Earth Day work party April 21, 2013.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Meals and adventures for mom

Plan ahead for Mother's Day, this Sunday, May 12.
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3 Whatcom businesses honored for Earth-friendly activities

The Appliance Depot recognized three local businesses for sustainability efforts beyond recycling before the Earth Day showing of the documentary film "Trashed" at Pickford Film Center on April 22, according to a press release.
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Bellingham High senior's Empty Bowls fundraiser nets $1,200 for food bank

Remy Acosta's culminating school project to call attention to hunger raised nearly $1,200 for the Bellingham Food Bank and Maple Alley.
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Grad students earn grant to study geology of Mount Baker

Three graduate students have been selected to receive grants in support of their geologic research on Mount Baker, according to Dave Tucker of the Mount Baker Volcano Research Center. Dave writes:
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Retired WWU professor George 'Pinky' Nelson honored for promoting science education

Dr. George "Pinky" Nelson, retired astrophysicist and former Western Washington University professor, was recently honored for his passion for advancing science education.
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Sehome senior nominated for scholarship

Meagan McIntyre, a senior at Sehome High School, has been nominated to be considered for a statewide scholarship opportunity, according to a city press release.
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Alcoa honored for hiring women

Alcoa, which owns Alcoa Intalco Works in Ferndale, announced Jan. 24 it has received the 2013 Catalyst Award, which honors recruitment, development and advancement of women in the workplace.
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Bellingham schools foundation announces grants

The Bellingham Public School Foundation has announced the 2012-13 grant recipients. Twenty-two grants totaling $14,000 will impact more than 7,000 K-12 students and fund enhancements to literacy, math, and leadership development curriculum, according to the press release.
LIVING

Submit your non-profit wishes

We're collecting information for our annual Wish Book until March 29.