Grab your bike, and bike-in to Downtown Bellingham for some super summer fun!

The 6th Annual Bite of Bellingham takes place in downtown Bellingham this Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 12:00 – 4:00pm.  Enjoy tasty bites, toe-tapping music, and all ages fun (children’s play zone & 21+ beer garden).

Then, just around the corner is the 3rd Annual Bike-In to the Pickford: August 20th, 2011, 5:00pm…  Enjoy the bike show, beer garden, live music, bike movie shorts, bike awards, and bike-related feature film.

Soak up the sun and truly unique  summer fun in downtown Bellingham this weekend!

Dog Days of Summer at Assistance League Thriftshop:

Bring a picture of your pooch to the Assistance League of Bellingham thriftshop in downtown Bellingham (1322 Cornwall Ave). Then vote for your favorite pooch – the winner will receive a gift certificate to this “Nordstrom of Thriftshops.”  Stick around and do a little shopping in this oasis of gently used treasures.  Being an all volunteer philantrhopic organization, every penny you spend on their super deals go to serving our local community.

The Alzheimer Society of Washington hosts its 12th annual “Miles for Memories” walk/run August 20th, 2011 at the Village Green in Fairhaven.  Walk, Run, or Cheer on your favorite team while supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s.

The marketing gurus out there say you need to “differentiate” yourself, identify your “unique selling proposition” and build on your “competitive advantage.”  But what does that really mean and how do you do it?

Siobhan Murphy calls this your “Special Sauce.” It is those characteristics and experiences that make you different from anyone else in your field.  Learn the 7 key ingredients to your “Special Sauce” and the inside scoop on Siobhan’s unique history of ingredients.

Cascade Small Business Associates, LLC is an elite team of financial support professionals led by Brianna Siobhan Q. Murphy.  Siobhan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Washington University; is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified in Financial Management (CFM).  She has applied her accounting and business experience to a wide range of industries including not-for-profit, public accounting, privately held small business, home-based business, and individuals.

Having grown up in an entrepreneurial family, Ms. Murphy holds a strong passion for supporting small business owners.  She enjoys living an entrepreneurial lifestyle as a 10-year entrepreneur in the accounting, financial services, online, and home based business industries.

At WWN, we are strong believers in community involvement.  These are just a few of the events our members are participating in this summer…

Rice Insurance celebrates 65 years of service! Join the festivities as Rice Insurance Celebrates 65 Years on Thursday, August 11, 2011 and supports Whatcom Hospice Foundation.

Support the creation of a Sudden Valley Library south Whatcom branch.

Summer Meltdown is a multi-day outdoor music and camping festival held in the Cascade foothills of Darrington Washington.  Join this family friendly community weekend August 12-14, 2011.

The 50th Annual Anacortes Art Festival runs August 5-7, 2011.  The downtown streets will be filled with 250 outstanding artisans, music, food, beverages, and creative youth area.

Can’t wait for the NW Washington Fair (coming August 15-20, 2011)?  Get a taste of local Fair Fun at the Skagit County Fair August 10-13, 2011.

Now go and and enjoy some summer fun!

“Don’t get mad, get even.”

This may be a common phrase in our culture, but it doesn’t lead to mutually respectful, trusting, joyful, rich and fulfilling relationships.  So, what can women do with anger?

Join Virginia Malmquist, M.Ed, Counselor/Therapist, for an exploration of the paradox of women and anger: although there are cultural triggers for anger for women, there are no sanctions.  Learn what anger is, how to deal with it, and even better how to set boundaries & advocate for your own needs to prevent anger before is takes hold.

Virginia Malmquist, , M.Ed, Counselor/Therapist, helps individuals, couples and families create healthier, happier lives.  Sessions take place in a quiet cabin on 20 wooded acres complete with a large pond and great blue herons. A sliding scale ensures services are affordable for all. Contact Virginia for a free phone consultation.