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ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Saturday, July 20
11am to 3pm
at Cordata Park Pavilion
Free Ice Cream Treats
Raffle Prizes
Face Painting
Badminton
Cake Walk
Games for Adults and Kids
Glitter Tattoos
Live Music
. . . and more.
SEE YOU THERE!
This event is in lieu of our July Community Meeting. Our next Community Meeting will be on September 10 at 6:30 and the last community meeting of 2024 will be on November 12 at 6:30. Both meetings will be in the Cordata Park Pavilion.
If you were unable to attend the May 14 meeting, you can watch the Zoom video by selecting this LINK.
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LIVE MUSIC COMES TO CORDATA
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With the completion of Phase 2 of Cordata Park, we now have a stage for entertainment. The CNA Board has booked the stage for our first three live music showcases. You are invited to bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy a free concert.
The following dates are our first bookings:
August 17 (5pm to 7pm) Band to Be Determined
August 31 (5pm to 7pm) The Divas
(The D’vas trio consists of three women vocalists who play an eclectic mix of covers and originals with a focus on unique harmony and blend.)
September 14 (5pm to 7pm) Band to Be Determined
If you know of a music group that would be interested in performing, please have them get in touch with us via this EMAIL LINK.
CHECK OUT OUR CNA WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER EXCITING EVENTS IN 2024!
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Cordata Dog Park Update
On June 12th, several Cordata residents and their furry friends met with Nicole Oliver and Steven Janiszewski of the Parks department to talk about the opportunity for a dog park in Julianna Park.
We are encouraged by the discussion and look forward to the decision in the near future.
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A GREAT START
In our last newsletter we asked for your help by encouraging you to join the CNA by paying a membership fee of $10 per year per individual or family. We are so pleased to report that we increased our paid memberships by 62%. We now have 65 paid members!! In addition we received some donations above the $10 membership fee to a total of $1350 in donations.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
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There's still plenty of time to join or donate. If you haven't already done so, please consider acting now.
You can bring cash or a check to the July 20 Ice Cream Social or use THIS LINK to pay through PayPal. (You don't need a PayPal account to use this service.) You can also send in a check through the mail to CNA PO Box 30061 Bellingham, WA 98228.
The CNA Board and the neighborhood appreciate your support.
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Coming to Cordata!
According to a recent article in the Bellingham Herald, the City is getting a second Trader Joe's location. Trader Joe's has filed a permit through the City of Bellingham to include the demolition of offices and a vestibule entrance at the previous location of Bed, Bath & Beyond on Meridian.
Imagine the wonder of going to Trader Joe's and not fighting for a parking space!
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We would like to to showcase all the hard work that our neighborhood volunteers are doing to keep our streets clean with an easy, fun and interactive method. We borrowed the the digital forms that are used in Seattle to modify for Cordata volunteers. This is a great way to help keep Cordata clean and welcoming as well as provide a fun little project for your neighbors, HOA/COA, or other groups.
Visit THIS LINK or scan the QR code BELOW to access it. (You may need to enlarge the graphic for the QR code.)
Go ahead and test it out! If you select Clean Up Streets Using "Map (preferred option)" it will ask you to draw a line on the map to represent the area cleaned. The map really is the coolest part, in our opinion.
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The Bellingham Comprehensive Plan will shape the future of Bellingham for years to come. You have an opportunity to provide your input in this important process.
The City has created opportunities to engage digitally, as well as in person. Learn more about the Bellingham Plan and provide feedback anytime on what you want Bellingham to look like in the future.
It only take a few minutes to provide feedback on the following:
The LINK will allow you to respond digitally as well as providing details on in-person meetings.
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Fundraiser Garage Sale
Benefits Lydia Place and Bellingham Family Resource Center
July 20 from 8am-2pm
4776 Corona Court
Facilitated by Bellingham Bahá'ís and Friends
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Greg Hope (Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Bellingham) offers the following recommendations on protecting . . .
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
After a disaster occurs, households commonly submit claims for insurance coverage and seek aid from governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations. These processes are easier and more successful if essential documents and information are prepared, secure, and accessible. These include copies of property insurance policies, health insurance policies and cards, financial accounts, wills, and powers of attorney, and more. It’s also important to document valuables and this can be as easy as a room-to-room tour to take photos or video.
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Whatcom Community College is pleased to welcome back RAGNAR to the WCC campus!
RAGNAR is a race organization that creates safe running routes for local runners when running long distances as a team. RAGNAR is hosting the NW Passage Race. This race begins in Blaine and ends in Langley, WA. Along this year’s route one of the many runner exchanges will be held at WCC this Friday, July 12th.
To create a safe and welcoming exchange location, RAGNAR will be using the grass practice field located next the ASB and ORCA field (refer to map). There they will be setting up canopies, tables, food truck and playing music to celebrate the incoming runners and to give encouragement to the outgoing runners.
More Info can be found HERE.
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LOOKING FOR ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER?
The COB Parks & Recreation's Spring/Summer 2024 Playbook is out. If you didn't receive a copy in the mail, you can access it online with the link below. This Playbook is an excellent way to make sure you, your friends, and your family are enjoying all the wonderful benefits of Bellingham's recreational activities in our parks, trails and open spaces. Read Your DIGITAL COPY HERE
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Cordata Gallery is pleased to invite you to the exhibition called "A Summer Celebration: Six Women Artists”, showcasing the works by six local artists Diana Grant, Carol Hartsock, Mira Kamada, Mary Jo Maute, Joy Olney, and Lori VanEtta.
The exhibition will run through September 14, 2024, Tuesdays- Saturdays 11-4, and by appointment.
In "A Summer Celebration: Six Women Artists” you'll embark on a visual journey through the vibrant brushstrokes and captivating moments that define our local art scene. Each artist featured in this exhibition offers a unique perspective of what they see – each artist drawing inspiration from natural beauty, rich local culture, and their personal experiences.
Carol Hartsock's gestural paintings feature sunsets, tidal waves, and the energy of the summer season, serving as a powerful testament to the beauty and richness of nature. More information HERE
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CNA Website
LINK HERE
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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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 (You do not need a PayPal account to use this 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.
Bellingham Food Bank website is providing food boxes.
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.
The Bellingham Library online has resources for children and adults.
Support local businesses with the help of this website.
Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Older at Home
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Questions, Comments, Suggestions for the City or County Representatives?
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See you Saturday, July 20 at the
Cordata Park Pavilion for the ICE CREAM SOCIAL
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