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When: TUESDAY, MARCH 12 @ 6:30PM
Where: CORDATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -- CAFETERIA
(4420 Aldrich Road)
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BACK TO SCHOOL
We hoped to be in our new Cordata Park Pavilion by now, but the building is not quite ready yet. We promise to be there for our May 14 meeting. In the meantime, we are very grateful to be hosted by the Cordata Elementary School again.
Meet Mayor Kim Lund
and the Cordata City Council Representatives
Mayor Kim Lund, Hannah Stone and Hollie Huthman will be our special guests for the March meeting. We hope you can join us as we hear from our Bellingham elected officials and pose your own questions.
We will be serving free pizza again as well as some other snacks, so bring the kids and bring your appetite.
For the first time, we plan to offer this meeting through Zoom as well. If you can't make the meeting, you can join in digitally via this Zoom Link.
If you're asked for a Meeting ID is is 255 603 0627 and the Passcode is 123456
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU -- IN PERSON OR ON THE SCREEN!
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The boundary lines for county legislative districts, precincts, and council districts were changed in November, 2022. The changes occur to correct for registered voter imbalances as determined by the most recent federal census. Cordata has two City Council representatives: Hannah Stone and Hollie Huthman. Both of whom will be attending our March 12 meeting. You can view the most recent boundary map HERE. | |
Our Cordata Neighborhood website has a new hosting home. The website address -- yourcna.org -- is the active web address. The former address of cordataneighborhood.org is no longer a working address.
Help Us Out: We would like to include more photos on our website of the people, places and things that make Cordata so unique and wonderful. Send us your photos so we can add them to our gallery page. You can send them to k8mcdonald1016@gmail.com or use a link on the website. Thank you.
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FENTANYL -- CRISIS
It only takes two milligrams.
That’s the amount of fentanyl — enough to coat the tip of a pencil, equivalent to 10 or 15 grains of table salt — that can kill a human being. Fifty times more powerful than heroin, this is the synthetic opioid fueling an explosive increase in overdose deaths both nationally and locally.
This crisis is claiming lives every day. Learn more about it in the recent Salish Current issue. LINK HERE
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The Whatcom County Street Medicine Team was established in November 2022 as a response to the need for accessible healthcare among those experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County. The Street Medicine Team brings medical aid to those experiencing homelessness and provides a multitude of healthcare services. These services include first aid, medical triage with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the hospital system, medical advice, and evaluation of acute medical conditions when needed. Read more HERE and volunteer HERE
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Have you joined the pickleball craze yet? This game is amazingly popular, and if you haven't heard the siren sound of "pop-pop" from a pickleball court, you may in near future.
Its popularity is due in part to the ease of learning how to play, the relative lack of overly strenuous exercise, and the social nature of the game.
We are fortunate to have several court options in Cordata, whether you're new or experienced. We have the outdoor courts at Whatcom Community College, the indoor courts at Volli, the indoor courts at the mall (for only a few more weeks), and the new courts soon to open at Cordata Park.
So grab your paddle and get out there. More info HERE
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We have two resource links from Greg Hope (Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Bellingham) is called the Home Hazard Hunt.
The first one is on Communication. Stay connected with your loved ones in a disaster! Identify at least one person who can serve as an out-of-area contact and relay messages between members of the household. Each household member should know how to contact this person and practice your communication plan annually. Video Link HERE.
The second resource is on your Action Plan. Develop your disaster plan before you need it! Practice safely exiting your home during an emergency and meeting up outside. Make sure that all members of the household know how to find and use your fire extinguisher, utility controls, and first aid supplies.Video Link HERE.
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Northwest Free Repairs offers sessions at the downtown library and our Bellis Fair Branch for free repairs of household items.
We will be continuing our repair sessions on the second and third Sundays of every month in Maker’s Space (adjacent to Dick’s Sporting Goods) in the Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham from 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm.
We are a group of volunteers who are dedicated to conserving the earth’s resources and decreasing the burden on our overtaxed landfill areas by repairing and rehabilitating broken household items that would otherwise be discarded.
LINK HERE
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Sustainable Connections has publishes a Winter Wellness Guide that lists the many local services that can help manage our winter humdrums, cabin fever or other maladies.
Winter can be looooong, and sometimes we need a little help from our local business friends to take good care of our minds, bodies, and spirits. Peruse this directory of local businesses in Whatcom County to find a holistic approach to well-being during the chilly season.
LINK HERE
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The Cordata Gallery has extended their current exhibition through March 9, due to persistent public interest and demand.
Moments Unveiled is an exhibition that celebrates the profound artistic journey of local artist David Syre, who has always been a visionary with a unique perspective on the world. Syre's work is a testament to his creative exploration and dedication to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Through his works, Syre invites us to a realm where art is a gateway to understanding the world around us.
Cordata Gallery 465 West Stuart Rd. Bellingham WA 98226
Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 4 PM and by appointment.
Please contact us at info@cordatagallery.com or 360-746-8745.
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We have a community Kiosk in Julianna Park close to the parking area.This is a community kiosk to provide a place to share information with our neighbors.
We will post information about upcoming meetings as well as other events and news.
This is a community resource, so if you have anything you'd like to share with our community, please contact John LaSpina, CNA Board member HERE
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I joined a Work Party on 2/17 at Cordata Park. There were at least 40 participants helping to remove blackberry bushes near the Bear Creek area.
I was (embarrassingly) surprised and pleased to learn that there are salmon in this little creek at our Park and our efforts were to help their habitat.
The Park Work Parties are always fun, dirty, and informative while leaving you with a sense of contributing to our ecosystem. More info HERE.
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CNA Website
As a reminder, check out our new webpage. We will continue to send monthly newsletters, but the website provides a great deal more information such as the following pages:
Introducing the CNA
All About Cordata
CNA Newsletter
Events and News
Resources
Contact and Support
This is the community website, so we invite you to submit your HOA/COA or neighborhood news and events, photos that you'd like to submit that speak to our shared community, and any questions or comments you may have.
If you have a business that you'd like to promote, please feel free to send us text/images as well.
We hope you enjoy the website and find it useful.
And remember to use the "Send Us a Message" form on the Contact and Support page of our new webpage LINK HERE to send us your suggestions for speakers or topics for future community meetings as well as anything else you'd like to share.
We love to hear from our neighbors.
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CHECK IT OUT!!
For an update on Phase 2 of Cordata Park, use the Engage Bellingham LINK.
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Looking for alternatives
to calling 911?
Homeless Outreach Team: Weekdays 7am to 9:30pm 360-312-3717
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team: 24/7 –
1-800-584-3578
Report a crime not in progress without a suspect Bellingham Police – Weekdays: 360-778-8804
Report a crime not in progress with a suspect Bellingham Police – Weekdays: 360-676-6911
Dispute Resolution Center – Not a crisis line: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 360-676-0122
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Looking for a place to donate clothes or other items other than "for profit" places? Here's a list that I found on NextDoor. Some of these may not still be accepting, so check it out before you go.
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Report Non-Emergencies
If you see something that you feel needs to be brought to the attention of the City, e.g., graffiti, broken glass in a bike lane, vandalism, the City wold like you to use their SEE-CLICK-FIX site. You can get more information at SeeClickFix FAQ
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We are now able to take CNA Membership fees/donations through Paypal. You may continue to use a check and mail to the address below.
CNA Membership
We \happily accept memberships fees/donations to the Cordata Neighborhood Association. Join either through the Paypal LINK or through regular mail at
CNA
PO Box 30061
Bellingham, WA 98228
All donations are tax deductible: ID# 17053217309029
The CNA is proud to support two other funds. Please consider supporting either or both by sending a check to the addresses below.
Donations to CNA Scholarship Fund
Whatcom Community College Foundation,
237 W Kellogg Road,
Bellingham, WA 98226-9912
Donations to a Children's Room in our Bellis Fair Branch Library
Whatcom Community Foundation
Attn: Children's Library Fund
1500 Cornwall, #202
Bellingham, WA 98225
Interested in learning more about serving on the Cordata Neighborhood Board, or just curious to know what we do? Send an email to k8mcdonald1016@gmail.com and I'll invite you to a Board meeting.
THANK YOU!
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The COB publishes a lovely Playbook each year with outdoor activities for everyone.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors has a Facebook page as well as a Hotline: 360-778-2762.
The Nextdoor app or website to stay in touch with your immediate neighbors.
Common Sense Media has resources for parents and caregivers working with children at home.
Support local businesses with the help of this website.
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Questions, Comments, Suggestions for the City or County Representatives?
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See you Tuesday, MARCH 12 at 6:30 pm at the
Cordata Elementary School Cafeteria.
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