Lettered Streets Neighborhood Association

Lettered Streets Neighborhood Association The Lettered Streets Neighborhood is situated on the Salish Sea and the ancestral territories of the Lummi and Nooksack peoples.

The Lettered Streets Neighborhood Association aims to facilitate a sense of place and connection in our neighborhood by creating opportunities for shared learning, community building, and civic engagement. Early white settlers built sawmills near the mouth of Whatcom Creek in the 1850s and established the town of Whatcom, later incorporated into the City of Bellingham in 1903. Forming the first ne

ighborhood in Bellingham, the Lettered Streets were built on bluffs overlooking the mudflats of Bellingham Bay and along the northern shore of Whatcom Creek. Today, the neighborhood has a mix of businesses and offices, schools, small parks, and single family homes and midsize apartment buildings housing over 800 households. The Lettered Streets Neighborhood Association creates opportunities for shared learning and community building in this place we call home. We aim to build a sense of place and connection in our neighborhood. The board is composed of renters and homeowners spanning multiple generations. All residents within the boundaries of the Lettered Streets Neighborhood are considered members of the Association and are entitled to a voice and vote in organizational matters. We welcome your participation in our informational meetings and social gatherings. Please contact us anytime at [email protected]. The lower falls on Whatcom Creek provided energy for the sawmills, which attracted the first settlers to the town of Whatcom beginning in the 1850′s. The brick building located in the 1300 block of “E” Street and the Pickett House, at 910 Bancroft, survives from this early period.More important than individual histories, however, is the collective historical character of the neighborhood. Constructed for the most part in the late 1890′s and early 1900′s, the neighborhood was established as a middle-class community adjacent to the city’s downtown district. Non-residential structures built during the same era of the early 1900′s also contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood. The Great Northern Depot (1927), Aftermath Clubhouse (1914), Roth Block (1890), and First Christian Church site at Girard and A Streets are all on the National Historic Register. The Roeder School (1908), Unity Church (1884), the buildings along W. Holly, and Aker’s Taxidermist (1906) at “I” and Astor – originally the Baptist School of Industries – all have local historic significance.Today, this diverse neighborhood includes single family homes, a growing diversity of apartment and commercial offerings, offices in older homes and new buildings, small parks and the Whatcom Middle School/Battersby Field complex. Attesting to its ongoing popularity, the neighborhood was home to nearly 3,000 Bellingham residents according to the 2000 census.Maritime Heritage Park, located on Whatcom Creek, defines the southern boundary of the neighborhood and is a popular multi-use park, fish-hatchery, and educational facility. The public can also learn about the life cycle of the salmon and view the large numbers of fish returning each year to the hatchery. The nine block long Old Village Trail was developed as a useful neighborhood connection.

Happening March 28th at Fouts Park. Hosted by Lettered Streets Covenant Church
03/07/2026

Happening March 28th at Fouts Park. Hosted by Lettered Streets Covenant Church

"Art in the Dark" happening this week 6:30–8:30 p.m. Feb. 27–28at Gabriel's Art Kids, 1405 Dupont St.The Big Dark may b...
02/23/2026

"Art in the Dark" happening this week 6:30–8:30 p.m. Feb. 27–28
at Gabriel's Art Kids, 1405 Dupont St.

The Big Dark may be coming to an end, but Gabriel's Art Kids is making the most of the remaining winter with their Art in the Dark party. This family-friendly event spans dancing, crafts and other kid-centric activities — all made a little extra magical with the help of blacklights. Tickets are just $15 per person and include all related supplies. Per GAK's website, all attendees need to do is "show up ready to glow."

Art in the Dark encompasses three blacklit "zones": a glow paint studio, neon dance floor and craft corner. GAK's instructors will be on deck all night to guide kids through each art project, meaning all levels are welcome to participate. Registration is available on GAK's website; note that all children must be accompanied by adults, and all attendees (including infants and toddlers) must have tickets. Info: ✨https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/artinthedark.html

Looking for someone to cater your next event? Check out Sandwich Odssey in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood. "Remember...
02/19/2026

Looking for someone to cater your next event? Check out Sandwich Odssey in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood. "Remember us for your next event! We are happy to custom build menus. Email us at [email protected] or check out our party platter menu at thesandwichodyssey.com! "

Happening tomorrow night at Paper Whale at 707 Astor St. in Lettered Streets Neighborhood. There will be ..Mark Hunter ...
02/12/2026

Happening tomorrow night at Paper Whale at 707 Astor St. in Lettered Streets Neighborhood. There will be ..
Mark Hunter Jazz Trio • Mingling • Short community stories • Hosted panel discussion • Keynote talk • Q&A • Roller disco • DJ Loveli
Click on link for more information.

Paper Whale's speaker series is back! We've reinvented (and renamed) this gathering that started it all: a space to bring people together, spark connection and inspire action in our community.

Join us February 13 for the first Rising Tide Speaker Series of 2026, featuring local endurance athlete Kacie Cleveland for a motivating night of conversation about resilience, change and living life with intention. Plus, enjoy live jazz from Mark Hunter Jazz Trio and beats by DJ Loveli.

Tickets are by donation, starting at $10. Come for the stories, stay for the community (and roller disco after party) and experience an evening that will leave you moved and motivated. Get your tickets before they sell out.

Doors open at 7 PM
707 Astor St., Bellingham, WA

Mark Hunter Jazz Trio • Mingling • Short community stories • Hosted panel discussion • Keynote talk • Q&A • Roller disco • DJ Loveli

We're thrilled to welcome back this beloved series, and give immense thanks to the Project Neighborly Fund of Whatcom Community Foundation for generously supporting this event.

Get tickets here: https://www.paper-whale.com/event-details/rising-tide-unbreakable-the-power-of-never-giving-up

LSNA ANNUAL ELECTIONS MEETING this Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, 6-8pm at Wild Whatcom, 1015 Girard Street. Join us fo...
02/09/2026

LSNA ANNUAL ELECTIONS MEETING this Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, 6-8pm at Wild Whatcom, 1015 Girard Street. Join us for our Annual meeting when the Lettered Streets Neighborhood Association (LSNA) will elect new officers. Come learn more about what LSNA has done in the past year and plans for 2026. Celebrate our neighborhood partners and gather in sharing treats and beverages with your neighbors. You will also be able to participate in the election of new officers. A Representative from the City of Bellingham Community Streets Program will do a short presentation as well.

Consider getting involved in your neighborhood! Run for a board position! Positions include:

Vice-Chair (or two co-chairs)
Secretary
Treasure
4 Area Representatives
At-Large (could be Youth, LGBTQIA, Unhoused Neighbor, Renters or any other group that would like representation)
Communications
MNAC Representative (Neighborhood Mayor’s Advisory Commission)
See descriptions of Board roles on the LNSA Board at https://letteredstreets.wordpress.com/lsna-board/. Please get in touch at [email protected] if you have questions. If you’d like to run for any of the positions, let us know or just show up at the meeting.

A new Coffeehouse is set to open on February 14th in the Neighborhood.☕️"Liminal Coffee opens Saturday, Feb. 14 — and ev...
02/05/2026

A new Coffeehouse is set to open on February 14th in the Neighborhood.☕️"Liminal Coffee opens Saturday, Feb. 14 — and every cup goes toward a good cause. The Lighthouse Mission’s newest project, located on the first floor of the Mission’s Holly Street facility, provides workforce and barista training for current and former guests. Additionally, 100% of proceeds benefit the housing nonprofit’s programming..."

Liminal Coffee's long-term goal is to staff shop with people who've been in Mission programming

The City of Bellingham Community Streets Program wants to hear from people in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood. There w...
01/30/2026

The City of Bellingham Community Streets Program wants to hear from people in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood. There will be a represenative from the Community Streets Program at the LSNA Annual Meeting on February 11th giving a short presentation and answering questions. Hope to see you there!
Go to https://cob.org/services/community-streets to provide input and to find out more. The deadline is March 31st, 2026.

This is happening in Lettered Streets Neighborhood next Tuesday, February 3rd . Forrest Longman, Deputy City Administra...
01/27/2026

This is happening in Lettered Streets Neighborhood next Tuesday, February 3rd . Forrest Longman, Deputy City Administrator for Bellingham will be giving an update on the City of Bellingham Budget that has just been adopted.
February 3rd, 7-8pm with Q&A.
Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck street.
RSVP for this free community event at the link below.
https://salish-current.org/events/

Bellingham’s city budget has been adopted. Now what? Join us to understand the city budget and know when your voice matters most.

The key speaker will be Forrest Longman, Deputy City Administrator for Bellingham.

February 3rd, 7-8pm with Q&A.
Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck street.

RSVP for this free community event at the link below.
https://salish-current.org/events/

FREE Community Training – Save a Life 🚨Whatcom County EMS is offering a FREE Narcan & Hands-Only CPR training for commun...
01/26/2026

FREE Community Training – Save a Life 🚨
Whatcom County EMS is offering a FREE Narcan & Hands-Only CPR training for community members. Narcan kits provided. No medical background required. Just show up ready to learn.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3WrvrpP

🚨 FREE Community Training – Save a Life 🚨

Whatcom County EMS is offering a FREE Narcan & Hands-Only CPR training for community members.

You’ll learn:
• How to recognize an opioid overdose
• How and when to use Narcan
• Hands-Only CPR skills that anyone can do
• What to do while help is on the way

📅 Date: February 18, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
📍 Location: 322 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham

Narcan kits provided. No medical background required. Just show up ready to learn.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/49KesoJ

📧 Questions? Contact Steve Cohen at [email protected]

01/26/2026

Is your little one ready for preschool? Registration for our 2026-27 Nature Preschool program opens on February 1st! This program is for adventurers ages 3-5 and brings learning and discovery outdoors. We’ll spend the mornings playing in the orchard, wandering the woods, and exploring along the creek. Nature Preschoolers will jump in puddles, build fairy houses, create nature art, ind lots of bugs and worms,and make new friends! Learn more: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/preschool

Lettered Streets Neighborhood in the news.."The campaign to turn Bellingham's Old Town neighborhood from an underdevelop...
01/21/2026

Lettered Streets Neighborhood in the news.."The campaign to turn Bellingham's Old Town neighborhood from an underdeveloped industrial area into a hub of apartment buildings and businesses has gotten a boost — a $5 million state grant to help build a 74-unit complex for seniors.

The award from the State Housing Trust Fund, announced Jan. 15, brings housing nonprofit Mercy Housing Northwest closer to full funding for the $36 million affordable housing project..."

'Underdeveloped' industrial area will see more construction in 2026

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Bellingham, WA
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