North Sound ACH

Washington is no stranger to rain, but too much of it can lead to serious problems. Learn what steps to take before, during, and after a flood: https://bit.ly/36oIzph

¡No se pierda esta clase comunitaria virtual gratuita de ChildStrive! Circulo de Seguridad comienza el lunes, 11 de diciembre. Para obtener más información y para registrarse, envíe un texto a (425) 315-5928

In Case You Missed It: Foundations in Public Health Learning Series

Our new Foundations in Public Health Learning Series on PHERN is designed for newcomers to the field of Public Health. It provides a brief overview of the field and its history; explains key concepts related to health, well-being, and equity; summarizes the vital community conditions that we all need to thrive; describes the Essential Public Health Services; and discusses how Public Health can help steward a healthier and more equitable world.

Explore the series here: https://phern.communitycommons.org/public-health-foundations/



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To find out which shelters are open for cold/severe weather, please call: 360.788.7983.

⚠️American Red Cross Northwest Region Shelter Opening in Skagit County today (12/5) at 2 p.m.

Hamilton First Baptist Church
797 Hamilton Cemetery Rd
Sedro-Woolley WA, 98284

⚠️Red Cross Shelter Open ⚠️
(12/5/23, 3:30 p.m.) Our teams have activated and opened a shelter in Skagit County due to flooding in the area. The shelter opened at 2:00 p.m. today and will remain open as long as it's needed. Several trailers have already come to our shelter location seeking Red Cross resources.

OPEN SHELTER LOCATION
📍Hamilton First Baptist Church
797 Hamilton Cemetery Rd
Sedro-Woolley WA, 98284

Join the Forest Garden Club as they plant starts on Saturday at 12!

⚠️ The US National Weather Service Seattle now says the mainstem Stillaguamish River has reached major flood stage.

Stillaguamish River at Arlington has reached major flood stage, with waters covering several local roadways. SR 530 is closed at Twin Rivers Park, Haller Park affected by water, along with D**e Road with moving water over it.

Do not drive through water covering the road, and comply with road closures! Turn around, don’t drown.

A JOURNEY TO HEALING
WELLBRIETY
STEP-STUDY GUIDE GROUP
Join us in this SACRED CIRCLE
A cultural approach to personal recovery from substance abuse
Every Wed. | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
"Swilisten" House
House of Healing
For further information contact: 360.393.5258
Valerie C. (Facilitator)
*hours will change to 3pm start next week and so fourth

⚠️ Flood Warning Update 12/5:
The U.S. National Weather Service has upgraded Skagit County from a Flood Watch to a Flood Warning, effective through early Thursday morning, December 7, 2023.

If you have questions or are looking for a location to pick up sandbags, please contact the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management at (360) 416-1850.

For more emergency information, sign up for the emergency information listserv, CodeRed Alerts, or follow Skagit County on Twitter and Facebook . Skagit County’s Flood Information page is updated frequently during events and can be resources for information.

Access Skagit County Follow this link to Subscribe or Unsubscribe to road closure information directly from Skagit County Public Works. Information about road conditions outside, but affecting Skagit County motorists, will also be published.

We offer many alternative services to traditional treatment, such as animal assisted therapy.

This approach offers experiential therapy to heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions. Partnering with horses is a unique opportunity to increase self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, and create healthy interpersonal skills.

Learn more and get in touch to schedule your appointment. https://bit.ly/48FW3bj

#337 - Discover the Reef Net Captain Totem Pole and two Salmon Story Boards located at San Juan Island National Historical Park. The Lummi and Saanich Nations dedicated the beautiful pieces because the parade ground at English Camp is the spiritual site of their ancestors' village at Pe'pi'ow'elh. The story pole was carved by Temosen Charles Elliott, Tsartlip; the story boards were carved by Se Sealth Jewell James, Lummi. They tell the story of reef net fishing, a form of fishing unique to the islands. (Photo via Visit San Juans)

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH: Due to multiple incoming storms, the Skagit River is expected to reach Major Flood conditions by Tuesday 12/5 into Wednesday 12/6. Concrete is expected to crest at 35.27 feet (Major Flood stage is 32.5 feet) around midnight on Tuesday. Mount Vernon is expected to crest at 31.95 feet on Wednesday evening (Major Flood stage is 32 feet).

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National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)

Children of the Setting Sun’s 6th annual Treaty Day Film Festival (TDFF) is coming up! 🥳 TDFF was created in remembrance of the 1855 Point Elliot Treaty. It is celebrated today to unify and educate the community on Indigenous perspectives and the issues we face today. 🤲🏽

We’re excited to announce that the feature film this year is ✨ FRYBREAD FACE AND ME ✨directed by Billy Luther! We’re so excited about all the films we’re showing this year and can’t wait to reveal more as we get closer to January 20th!

TDFF’s educational programming involves collaborations with Bellingham Public Schools. In the previous year, this partnership brought 600 7th grade students to the Pickford Film Center to view films aligned with the Since Time Immemorial mandate. The positive feedback prompted an expansion this year, extending the program to include 4th, 7th, and 11th graders across the district, reaching a total of over 2000 students!

The countdown is on, we’re 50 days away! Stay tuned for more details! 🙌🏽🤍

¿Qué opina sobre el futuro de la vivienda en Bellingham? Los mayores de 18 años que completen la encuesta podrán participar para ganar una tarjeta regalo de 100 dólares.

Siga el enlace para realizar la encuesta antes del 10 de diciembre:
- Encuesta en inglés: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-en
- Encuesta en español: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-es

Housing is essential to community health. And it's clear there's extraordinary need in our community. The City of Bellingham is conducting a survey to understand housing needs and plan for housing in our community.

Your voice can make a difference. What do you think about the future of housing in Bellingham? Those 18 and up who complete the survey can enter to win a $100 gift card.

Follow the link to take the survey by December 10th:
Survey in English: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-en
Survey in Spanish: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-es

Photo credit: Brennan Drew

What do you think about the future of housing in Bellingham? Those 18 and up who complete the survey can enter to win a $100 gift card.

Follow the link to take the survey by December 10th:
- Survey in English: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-en
- Survey in Spanish: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-es

Housing is essential to community health. And it's clear there's extraordinary need in our community. The City of Bellingham is conducting a survey to understand housing needs and plan for housing in our community.

Your voice can make a difference. What do you think about the future of housing in Bellingham? Those 18 and up who complete the survey can enter to win a $100 gift card.

Follow the link to take the survey by December 10th:
Survey in English: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-en
Survey in Spanish: https://bellinghamsurvey.com/cbo-es

Photo credit: Brennan Drew

THE WIN: Working to advance racial justice in the courts and our communities.

✔ We fought systemic racism and mass incarceration by ending the practice of extending a person’s sentence if they have a juvenile record. And we will return to Olympia this year to make sure that it applies to those currently incarcerated – leaving no one behind.

✔ We successfully expanded the application of General Rule 37, a first-in-the-nation court rule that advances racial equity in the criminal legal system, and won a major case that protects jurors of color from exclusion.

✔ We are fighting alongside people impacted by police violence to eliminate racially biased traffic stops.

These successes wouldn't be possible without your support and action. Thank you for showing up, Washington.

Free Haircuts and Manicures 18+ Friday December 1st
2-4pm

We extend our sincere gratitude to Hair Spa & Extensions Academy for their generous contribution to our community.

Energy Assistance | Snohomish County, WA - Official Website Access information about the Energy Assistance Program.

Join us on December 16 from 10-2 at 1295 E Bakerview Road to celebrate our work from the past year and begin organizing together for 2024. We can't wait to build this movement with you! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4yZuUv1dNJqr8D81A

HCS is offering FREE HIV Rapid testing on San Juan and Orcas Islands this week! No appointment is needed. If you have questions, call our office at 360-378-4474.

Please join us on Thursday, December 7th for our last Quarterly Overdose Prevention and Response Training of the year.

This FREE online one-hour training is for the public and professionals interested in 2023 overdose and drug trends, training on opioid overdose, and how to use and access naloxone. Everyone is welcome. Please register.

WHAT: Quarterly Overdose Prevention & Response Training
WHEN: Thursday, December 7th, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. PST
WHERE: ZOOM / Please Register: bit.ly/QuarterlyTrainings

Mackleshoot Canoe Journey Videos
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Giving Tuesday 2023 | NWYS

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Please consider supporting Ferndale Community Services with your Giving Tuesday donation! Your gift will go right back into the North Whatcom County community. We support neighbors via the Holiday Giving Store, the Community Resource Center, and the Community Garden. We also assist unhoused neighbors through Bridge 2 Services and the Severe Weather Shelter, help in times of disaster through the Volunteer Mobilization Center, and create opportunities for connection through Connect Ferndale. We can't accomplish any of this without your support!! Make a donation at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TFLTFWSSW429Q

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, make a meaningful impact with North Sound ACH! 🌟

We are dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through various funds, listed below. Your generosity can be a lifeline for those in need, if you don't have the means to donate, please give our post a share. Together, we can make a difference in the North Sound region!

- Indigenous Futurity Alliance
- Refugee resettlement support
- Community Health Worker/Promotoras Fund.
- Flood Relief

You can read more about each fund in the graphics or click here: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/NorthSoundACH

To find out which shelters are open, please call: 360.788.7983.

**FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT!**

WHEN? November 30th, 2023, 4:30 to 5:15
WHERE? Lummi Nation School commons
WHO? Lummi Nation families who have children attending the afterschool program.

What is it? An Opportunity to:
-Ask questions about the program.
-Provide suggestions and feedback about the program.
-Learn about the academic and enrichment features of the program.
-Meet the staff.

Pizza will be served!

Happy Native American Heritage Day. We celebrate tribal sovereignty and identity daily as Indigenous people continue contributing to the remarkable diversity and thriving cultures nationwide.

*ATTENTION*
Native American Family Night 11/29/23

This week's events

Don’t miss our upcoming series of drop-in Culture Classes!

Native Americans and their families are invited to join us Wednesdays for drop-in culture classes, hosted by the Prevention & Intervention Program.

November 29 | 3pm-5pm
December 6 | 3pm-5pm
December 13 | 3pm-5pm

Located at the Samish Cannery Building: 715 Seafarer’s Way, Anacortes, WA https://bit.ly/2N3zlDD