Lummi Island Loop 11k & 5k Run/Walk to Benefit LIFE
Oct
6
11:00 AM11:00

Lummi Island Loop 11k & 5k Run/Walk to Benefit LIFE

Enjoy a Sunday morning loop of beautiful Lummi Island. Our new 5k route features scenic views of the Salish Sea for the entire length as well as a mostly flat terrain with a few gentle hills. The 11K course features lots of scenic views of the sea, forest and farms of Lummi Island with a fun variety of hills and soft curves. October is a beautiful and peaceful time on the island. Choose to run or walk the 5k or 11k course. All ages and abilities are welcome, so bring your friends and family. Timing and bibs provided by Pacific MultiSports.

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Kids' Summer Film Camp (ages 9 - 14)
Jul
29
to Aug 2

Kids' Summer Film Camp (ages 9 - 14)

During this 5-day filmmaking summer camp, aspiring young storytellers aged 9-14 will really get to see how films are made as they plunge into the entire movie-making process from developing a story, shooting and editing and learning about acting for film as they fill all the roles.  Campers work in groups as they focus on both the basics of the art of filmmaking and the collaborative experience.  And best of all, campers will have a short film to screen by the end of week.

Sign up soon- space is limited!

Dates: July 29 - August 2, 10am - 3pm

Location: Beach School, 3786 Centerview Road, Lummi Island, WA 98262

Registration cost: $100/child, however LIFE is offering a sliding scale and no child will be turned away. Please get in touch if you need financial assistance for your child to attend camp.

Camp Instructors and the Seattle Film Institute:  The filmmaking summer camp is sponsored and supported by the Seattle Film Institute (SFI).  Instructors have been trained at SFI in both production and acting and bring a wealth of experience and passion to this camp.  Seattle Film Institute is the region’s only accredited film school and offers programs and degrees in every facet of filmmaking. SFI is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and David Shulman, its president and founder, can be found in the condos with his wife, Sam on Lummi Island.

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Nov
22
10:00 AM10:00

Thanksgiving Pie Pick Up!


Thank you for your 2023 Thanksgiving Pie orders! Pick up at The Gathering Place Wednesday 22nd November between 10am-1pm.

All pies are handmade by our volunteer board.


All pie orders must be picked up on November 22nd between 10am-1pm. Pick up location will be at the Gathering Place on Lummi Island and we’ll send you those details the week before. Orders must be placed by November 16th at 5pm

All proceeds go to support education on Lummi Island! Thank you!

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Lummi Island Loop! 10k & 5k Run/Walk to Benefit LIFE
Oct
8
11:00 AM11:00

Lummi Island Loop! 10k & 5k Run/Walk to Benefit LIFE

Join us for a Sunday morning loop of beautiful Lummi Island! Choose to run or walk the 5k or 10k course.

Join us at the Beach Store Cafe’s garden after the race for pizza and drinks (available by presale only) Details on registration.

All ages and abilities are welcome, so bring your friends and family.

Timing and bibs provided by Pacific MultiSports.

Registration fees:

  • 10k: $40

  • 5k: $30

Prizes for top finishers, stickers for all participants

Day-of registration available: 10k: $45, 5k:$35.

Beautiful views on the Lummi Loop

Route Details

5K:

  • Starts in front of Fire Hall (3809 Legoe Bay Rd, Lummi Island WA), ends near The Islander (2106 South Nugent Road, Lummi Island, WA). The route is a bit short of 5K...closer to 3 miles, if we're being honest!

  • Total net elevation loss ~75 feet (~215 feet ascent, ~290 feet descent)

10K:

  • Starts in front of Fire Hall (3809 Legoe Bay Rd, Lummi Island, WA), ends near The Islander (2106 South Nugent Road, Lummi Island, WA). This is not a certified 10K course, but pretty darn close to actual 10K!

  • Total net elevation loss ~75 feet (~315 feet ascent, ~390 feet descent)

5k route and elevation

10k route and elevation

Thank you to our generous race sponsors!

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Annual Turkey Trot
Nov
26
10:30 AM10:30

Annual Turkey Trot

LIFE's popular Annual Turkey Trot will take place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26th at 10:30am at Beach Elementary School. This is a great event for the whole family or friend group and this year we're excited to have the Lummi Island Heritage Trust join us and include the Curry Preserve as part of the route!

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Eco-Friendly Car Wash Fundraiser
Sep
10
10:00 AM10:00

Eco-Friendly Car Wash Fundraiser

Bring your car to the Beach School between 11am - 2pm on Saturday September 10 and our team of volunteers will wash it for you using Drainbo Extreme Water-Saving Car Wash! It is an eco-friendly product but the results are FANTASTIC! All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new books for the Beach School Library.

Alt. rain day September 11

Drainbo Car Wash Ingredients: Water, Lauryl/Myristil Glucoside (Corn/Coconut Derived), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable-Derived), Citrus Extracts.

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6 x 6 Art Silent Auction
Sep
3
to Sep 4

6 x 6 Art Silent Auction

Lummi Island artists create works of art in a variety of media on 6 x 6 clayboards. Join us for a Silent Auction of these unique pieces over Labor Day weekend!

Details:

Artwork will be displayed on the stage at the Beach Store Cafe from Friday evening September 2nd - Sunday September 4th at 4pm.

Bidding will take place online

When bidding closes on Sunday at 4pm, the winning bidder will receive an invoice and payment details. You can pay online.

Pick-up for Lummi Island residents will be at Full Bloom Farm starting Monday September 5th. Non-islanders will be mailed their artwork in the week following the event.

Questions? email lifoundationforeducation@gmail.com

All proceeds benefit the Beach School on Lummi Island.

https://bit.ly/LIFE-SilentAuction

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Cob Oven Building Workshop
Jul
23
to Jul 24

Cob Oven Building Workshop

  • Lummi Island WA 98262 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As of 7/20 there is ONE spot left in this workshop.

This 2-day workshop will be led by Ancient Earth School of Natural Building, experts in sustainable and natural building techniques. Students will learn to use natural building materials to construct a cob pizza oven. This is a rare opportunity to learn new skills from a leader in natural building & support Beach School!

Visit ancientearthbuilding.com to learn about natural building.

All proceeds go to support education on Lummi Island

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Garden of the Salish Sea Community Event: Family Field Days
Jun
12
9:00 AM09:00

Garden of the Salish Sea Community Event: Family Field Days

  • Birch Bay State Park Heron Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum FOBBSP and Others for Family Field Days at Birch Bay State Park to Explore Birch Bay State Park with Naturalists.

Learn to:

  • Identify different organisms using ID guides

  • Identify adaptations and body parts that help organisms to survive

  • Relate organisms to the food web

  • Have fun finding cool creatures on the beach!

Meet at BP Heron Center:

Sunday June 12: A Day at the Beach and Whatcom Bio-blitz 9am-12pm

Saturday June 18: What’s the Point Semiahmoo Park 1pm - 5pm

View the Field Guide here.

Stay tuned for more summer beach walks will be posted on the garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum website at gardensalishsea.org

We acknowledge and respect the treaty rights of the Coast Salish Peoples to the lands and waters of the Salish Sea, and we recognize their stewardship since time immemorial.

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