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There's always something new to look forward to on First Friday in downtown Bellingham. This month, I'm most excited about Paper Whale's Immersive Experience Project: The initiative transforms vacant storefronts into temporary pop-up galleries.

Each "exhibition" will remain on First Fridays through July; check Paper Whale's website for addresses and more details.

Other weekend events of note include Habitat for Humanity's sixth annual Trashion Show, which will be held at the Bellingham Circus Guild. All outfits on the runway are made from at least 75% recycled goods, and attendees who donate bags of clothes or household items receive a free raffle ticket.

Gabriel's Art Kids is resurrecting the Procession of the Species parade this Saturday for the first time since COVID-19. Per its website, the animal-themed parade "embodies Bellingham's spirit of collaboration and ecological care."

Sunday is also May 4, meaning you'll see a variety of "Star Wars"-themed events around town. Screenings include "Star Wars: The Emperor Strikes Back" at Mount Baker Theatre and "Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope" at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon.

Last but not least, Kulshan Trackside is officially open for the season as of 11 a.m. today (and other Container Village businesses will soon follow suit). If you stop by, keep an eye out for murals by printmaker Sarah Finger of Skyline Printworks — featured in the latest edition of CDN's Made in Cascadia series.

Today's news

Mt. Baker Ski Area President and CEO Gwyn Howat chats with people in line at Chair 1 in November 2024. Howat announced in an April 19 video that ski area board member Evan Haskell will be taking over her role. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Mt. Baker Ski Area CEO Gwyn Howat stepping back from role

Public asked to comment on impact of Whatcom County growth over next 20 years

BLI hires new airport director after 8-month vacancy

Businesses struggling after massive Chuckanut Drive rockslide causes extended closure

Lynden argues it's in 'legal double bind' between state, federal law on gender issues 

Northwest Indian College appoints next president

Advice from pros on how to survive Ski to Sea's chaotic cross-country leg

Ron Judd: Someone please stop me before I fish for these 'steerage-class' salmon again

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Top 3 CDN stories for April

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents stand outside a Mt. Baker Roofing warehouse on April 2 in Bellingham. (Santiago Ochoa/Cascadia Daily News)

Mt. Baker Roofing under federal investigation for weeks tied to workers' false documents

Update: 37 workers arrested at Mt. Baker Roofing in ICE raid Wednesday

Lynden School Board to take legal action against state over gender policies

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