This year there will be 2 local Chinese New Year celebrations this weekend, as the "Year of the Rat," begins soon. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a two week celebration observed in Asian countries including China, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea. The 2008 new year begins on Feb. 7.
Each year is named after one of 12 symbolic animals, 2008 is the Year of the Rat.
The Northwest Chinese Cultural Association will present a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Bellingham Hampton Inn on Sunday Jan 27. It will including traditional Chinese dances and music.
The Mount Baker Theatre will host a celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 17, including performances by the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, the Chinese Peking Opera Orchestra, the Washington Chinese Orchestra, and guest performers from China.
Photo courtesy of Flickr By Brisbane Is Home Is...
Bald eagles from Alaska and British Columbia, gather in large numbers this time of the year on the Nooksack and Skagit rivers. They are here to get their easy prey, spawning salmon on these rivers. In the winter, dead salmon wash up on the sandbars created by the many channels of the river. Bring a pair of binoculars to see the action close up.
There is a Eagle Sanctuary on The Skagit near the North Cascades Highway, also known as Highway 20, just outside of Rockport.
The Deming Homestead Eagle Park is small detour off the Mt. Baker Highway where you can also observe the eagles. This was once the site of a pioneer dairy farm ever that Hank and Lorrell Rensick inherited from Hank's parents, Peter and Martha, who homesteaded this area.
You can also see the eagles from the river on a raft. Both rivers have outfitters running weekend trips this time of year to see the eagles.
I did a Skagit river raft trip last winter and it was great. I also did one several years ago on the Noo
ksack where we spotted over 200 eagles on a half mile stretch of the river and in that stretch we counted about 25 eagles in one tree. It was an amazing site.
Photos courtesy of Flickr By controltheweb & By Rich Anderson
Here are some stats for Skagit County. Looks like things are still pretty good in this beautiful, quiet, rural part of the state.
Looks like a 1.4% increase if we are looking at the average sales price and a 3.1% increase if we are looking at the median sales price. The number of sales is down by 21 and they are sitting an the market a few more weeks.
These statistics are from the NWMLS.
If you would like any more information about Real Estate or Real Estate statistics visit my website at BellinghamProperty.com
Larrabee State Park's Wildcat Cove - Beach Walk will take place Jan 19 at 8pm-10pm.
This is a rare opportunity to walk the beach after dark as the parks usually close at dusk. The program is to help people learn and care for the shoreline. Larabee in conjunction with Re-Sources sponsors the Volunteer Beach Naturalist program training local citizens to act as informal naturalists on our beaches in Whatcom and Skagit County. This event is co-sponsored by People for Puget Sound
Larrabee is the first state park that was created in Washington in 1915. It is located off the scenic Chuckanut Drive and it offers some great tide pools, beaches and wood just minutes south of Bellingham.
The numbers are in for the year! Here is the graph for the year end sales statistics for Lynden Condos.
The average value is down 7% compared to last year. The median value is also down 7% compared to last year.
The number of sales is slightly up this year, with a longer number of days on the market.
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Welcome to my profile which will guide you to the beauty of Bellingham and it's surrounding areas as well as provide you with information about Bellingham Real Estate, and what is presently available here in residential, condo, commercial and investment real estate. Search the MLS to find your new home in Bellingham or anywhere else in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
I focus on my clients needs and takes care of them before, during and after their transaction closes. I believe in excellent customer service and helping my clients find the best professionals to help them with their real estate transaction.
I have been a Realtor® since 2000. I have lived in and around Bellingham since 1974, so I know the area and Bellingham Real Estate very well. My background is a mix of many things that have gotten me to this point in my career. I have been a self employed entrepreneur for more than 20 years. Most recently before becoming a Realtor I have been a nationally recognized teacher of Thai Massage.
Bellingham is at the heart of Whatcom County. It is an area of unparralled beauty and abundant recreational oppurtunities. I have travelled and lived in many parts of the world and I am always amazed at the beauty of this area on returning from anywhere on the planet. The city with a smalltown feel sits on Bellingham Bay, with Mt Baker to the east and the San Jaun Islands to the west. We are within a short drive of Seattle to the south and Vancouver B.C. to the north. Many homes in Bellingham Have spectacular views of the Bay and Islands as well as Lake Whatcom. Real Estate values here are on the rise, but still a bargain compared to many other desireable places to live.
Ferndale is a smaller town 15 minutes north of Bellingham that is surrounded by farmland. It is a fast-growing community with many homes featuring spectacular views of Mt. Baker. The town sits on the edge of the Nooksack River and has easy access to several of Whatcom County's premier parks. Blaine is a small town just below the Canadian border. It is the closest US town to 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver which is only half hour away. Peace Arch State Park is spanning the US Canadian border and providing a reminder of peace between our two countries for over two centuries. Blaine sits on Boundary Bay with Semiahmoo Bay actually closest to Blaine which has recently built a new boardwalk for people to stroll along the water. Being a border town Blaine has a very colorful history. Birch Bay is a beautiful community located on the water well know for it's miles of beaches. It is growing fast, what used to be a resort area now has many full-time residents. It is well known for its good crabbing and clamming. It's actually part of Blaine. Birch Bay State Park is popular camping spot. Lynden is a small town with strong Dutch heritage. It is situated just south of the Canadian border east of Blaine. The town features a 72 foot tall windmill with moving blades. Lynden is surrounded by farmland many with spectacular views of Mt. Baker. There are lots of dairy as well as many berry farms in the area. Everson and Nooksack are small communities located in the north of Whatcom County. Surrounded by farmland there are many places here with beautiful views of Mount Baker and a short drive to Bellingham or Canada. Sumas is very small city in the north of Whatcom County with a population of just over 1000 people, across the Canadian border from Abbotsford B.C. a large city of over 100,000 people. Deming is about 10 miles east of Bellingham on the road to Mount Baker. Maple Falls and Glacier are the last towns before Mount Baker and are popular resort destinations for skiers in winter and hikers in the summertime. Lummi Island is one of the gems of the San Juans. It is serviced by a small ferry that takes about 10 minutes to cross and runs at least once an hour. It is a rural island with unspoiled natural beauty. There are no parks, campsites or commercialization, it is quiet getaway. Sudden Valley is a community along the shores of Lake Whatcom located ten minutes east of Bellingham.
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