What’s happening in Whatcom County for Nov. 11
New solar power along waterfront
Itek Energy, a Bellingham-based solar panel manufacturer, has finished a new employee-owned community solar project on the waterfront next to the old Georgia-Pacific Corp. wastewater treatment lagoon. The system has 236 itek energy solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and was completed in collaboration with the Port of Bellingham, which owns the land. View its live solar production at this link.
Talking TPP
Congressman Rick Larsen will host a public meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie St., on Friday, Nov. 13, to talk with constituents about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP is a trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 other countries.
Veterans events
A few events across Whatcom County will honor veterans. See the list here.
Silver Reef announces grand opening event
Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa will have a grand opening celebration for its new hotel tower on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new tower has 101 additional rooms, 2,000 square feet of meeting space, a new coffee bar and a fireplace. Details about Silver Reef can be found at its website.
Odd tweets from other Bellinghams
Picture of the armor that would be "of the most modern date" in Bellingham's home pic.twitter.com/0a85FQDgus
— Jack Ed Words (@jackedwords) November 10, 2015
Hoping this little lot will make it to Bellingham Show on Saturday 29th pic.twitter.com/R3QtIex1G8
— John Waugh (@whowalks_alone) August 27, 2015
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This story was originally published November 11, 2015 at 11:05 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Whatcom County for Nov. 11."