Jan 25 Sunday
A community celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. : A Testament of Hope. Various faith leaders from the community will read passages from MLK Jr. and may also read passages related to hope from their faith tradition. Some musical performances will be offered. Childcare and a light meal after the celebration will be provided.
Feb 04 Wednesday
Free In Person Financial Course! Want to learn more about money? How to make your dollar stretch? How to create a budget? Well this free course is for you! Come join us on Wednesdays at the WECU Education Center on 511 E. Holly Street, Downtown Bellingham, starting February 4th-March 25th from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Scan the QR code or visit www.oppco.org/flare-registration/ to register. Hope to see you there!!!
Mar 27 Friday
Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo is renowned for his extraordinary ability to bridge culture, environment, and visual storytelling. A Fellow of the Explorers Club, he has traveled to over 120 countries, capturing everything from belugas in the Arctic to traditional dances in Vanuatu. His work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more.
As a National Geographic Certified Educator and Safina Center Fellow (2020-2023), Kike combines his passion for photography with teaching, having lectured at prestigious institutions like Yale University. A pioneer in drone photography for art and conservation, he founded the Little Explorer, Big World initiative, which brings education to remote communities and has donated over 35,000 bilingual books. Described by anthropologist Wade Davis as “a fresh voice in visual anthropology,” Kike has a gift for capturing the intersections of human existence.
In this engaging presentation, he explores how creativity can be a catalyst for connection, storytelling, and meaningful change. From documenting remote villages to diving with great white sharks, from defying the odds as an author to inspiring thousands of children in the Amazon, Kike shares the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way.
Discover how creativity can illuminate pressing global issues—such as plastic pollution—and empower each of us to make a difference.
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