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Hillary Behrman in conversation with Maria McLeod- Lake Effect
Village Books in Fairhaven hosts a reading and conversation with Pacific Northwest author Hillary Behrman, featuring her debut short story collection, Lake Effect, with writer and journalism professor Maria McLeod joining the discussion. Spanning settings from Seattle to Istanbul and moving through rugged mountains, vivid cityscapes, and desert edges, these stories follow characters navigating love, work, and the distances that can grow between people. Paula’s waking life blurs with dreams, Oliver wrestles with family lore as he builds a relationship with Daniel, siblings Alex and Marcie are bound together and tested across the years from youthful mischief to a birth that goes terribly wrong, and Miles searches for his mother in a camp tucked beneath a tangle of freeways. The collection lingers where solitude and intense bonds meet, asking how far care can reach and where it falls short. Lake Effect received the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, selected by Lauren Groff, and has earned praise from both Groff and Nina McConigley for its craft, empathy, and sense of adventure. Behrman’s stories have appeared in journals and magazines, in short story dispensers, and in anthologies, and her work has been noted for its humanity and unsettling power. She lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest, having raised two children and worked as a children’s civil rights lawyer and public defender. McLeod’s poetry and prose have been widely published in the United States and abroad, she has received multiple literary prizes and nominations, and her books include the poetry chapbooks Skin. Hair. Bones. and Mother Want.
Village Books in FairhavenWednesday Zumba with Celine
This lively Zumba class welcomes every experience level in a friendly, pressure-free environment. Expect easy-to-follow choreography, upbeat music, and high-energy pacing that feels more like a party than a workout. Led by Celine, a licensed Zumba instructor since 2014. Drop-in is $5, with cash, card, or Venmo accepted at the door. Participants may attend solo or with a friend.
Drop-in Social Hours
Stop by to spend time with friends, meet new people, or just relax. You can check out a book, play a game, read, or listen to music. There will also be hot and cold beverages and snacks available.
The BQC CenterRainbow Elders Discussion Group — Bellingham Queer...
Enjoy coffee and conversation at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. This affinity group welcomes individuals aged 50 and above. If youre not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and mention youre meeting with the Rainbow Elders. After a few visits, you may be asked to join the Center, which offers a sliding scale for community members.
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