New brewery opens, Mardi Gras event, nonprofit asking for help, grocery prices and more
Here’s a roundup of the latest retail and restaurant activity around Whatcom County:
El Sueñito Brewing Company opens
El Sueñito Brewing Company had its grand opening Friday, Feb. 17, in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood. The small gay and Mexican-owned brewery serves housemade beer, as well as Frelard Tamales. The brewery is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and is at 1926 Humboldt St.
Bellingham Makerspace seeking assistance
Bellingham Makerspace, a non-profit community space in the Bellis Fair Mall, is asking for help during an “existential crisis,” according to its February newsletter.
“Unless we can find a way to increase our income -- through grants, sponsorships, gifts, additional memberships, or something else — the Makerspace cannot continue to exist in its current space and current form,” the newsletter states.
The non-profit hosted a zoom meeting at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, to discuss possible plans and solutions.
Bellingham Makerspace is open from 1-7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, then 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. It is located inside Bellis Fair Mall, 1 Bellis Fair Parkway in Bellingham.
Boundary Bay Mardi Gras event
Boundary Bay Brewing Co. is hosting a Mardi Gras event from on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Visitors can enjoy a free show from 6-8 p.m. by the Bayou Opossums, a five-piece ensemble playing music originating from New Orleans. The restaurant will also be serving a special Mardi Gras menu featuring gumbo and muffaletta. Boundary Bay Brewing Co. is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is located at 107 Railroad Ave. in Bellingham.
“E.T.” live score movie event
The Western Symphony Orchestra will be performing “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” in concert at 7 p.m., Feb. 25. The beloved Steven Spielberg film will be projected onto a screen as the Western Washington University’s orchestra plays the score live in sync with the film.
Tickets are available online and cost $25-$50 each. The concert will be performed at the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre, 516 High St. in Bellingham.
Stores that readers wish were in Whatcom County
Last week, The Bellingham Herald posted an online poll that allowed readers to choose what chain store or restaurant they wished would open a location in Whatcom County! With choices such as Chick-Fil-A, Cabela’s, In-N-Out and more, we want to know which store or restaurant you wish you had here!
The most affordable groceries in Bellingham
Every month, The Bellingham Herald compares local grocery item prices at multiple grocery stores to find you the best prices! Here are how prices compared this month, and which grocery store had the most affordable prices for grocery staples such as milk, eggs and chicken.
