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Ferndale Announces 2024 Summer of Fun Parks Activities

Ferndale Announces 2024 Summer of Fun Parks Activities

(Ferndale, WA) — The City of Ferndale is proud to announce a full slate of summer parks activities this year, including everything from acrobats to Space Band. Participants can enjoy movies, food, live music, and activities in Ferndale’s parks almost every weekend throughout the summer.

“We have a lot of exciting things happening in our parks this year and I look forward to seeing everyone at these events,” said Mayor Greg Hansen. “Once again, Ferndale has an incredible line up of free, family-friendly activities ready to go.”

This year, Ferndale’s parks events are made possible in part by the generous support of WECU, a local credit union serving Whatcom County for over 80 years.

Food Truck Fridays: 2nd Friday of each month in Pioneer Village.

Friday, June 14th – SpaceBand

Friday, July 12th – Bellingham Circus Guild

Friday, August 9th – Jim Buk Tu

Music in the Park: Live concerts on the Pioneer Village stage.

Friday, July 19th – Baby Cakes

Saturday, August 17th – Lemon Creek

Flicks in the Park. Fridays in Pioneer Village: June 21st, June 28th, July 12th, and August 23rd inside Pioneer Pavilion with an earlier start time.

More activities with dates to be announced soon, including Yoga in the Park, Wee Ones Nature Hunt, and Tie Dye Your T-Shirt.

As always, Ferndale parks events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Communications and Community Relations Officer Megan Juenemann at meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org or (360) 685-2353.

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March 22, 2024

2024 Unclaimed Property Auction

Ever wonder what happens to unclaimed property turned into the Ferndale Police Department? If we can’t locate an owner, it is sent to auction. We have an online auction coming up on March 18th. Please make sure to pre-register, at www.govdeals.com, to participate in the auction. The auction starts on Monday, March 18th and ends March 24th. You will find bicycles, jewelry, photography equipment, and more! Click here for additional auction details.

March 12, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision: Wednesday, March 13th

Thornton St. at Pacific Heights Dr.

Drivers should expect slowdowns as the south lane of Thornton St. will be closed and both eastbound and westbound traffic will shift near the intersection of Thornton St. and Pacific Heights Dr. During this stage of the project work will block the intersection at Thornton and south Pacific Heights Dr. Residents of this section of Pacific Heights Dr. will take a short detour using Captains Way.

Sidewalks on the south side of Thornton St. will be closed and pedestrians will be directed to sidewalks on the north side of the street.

The traffic revision is expected to last for one day, Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Work in this area will continue from March 11th through March 22nd. The specifics of upcoming traffic revisions will be posted as they become available.

This traffic revision is for utility work associated with a private development project.

March 12, 2024

Utility Billing Error

The City is aware that a few members of the community have received bills outside of our normally billing cycle in error.  We are working diligently to identify and correct these charges.  While we work through the remaining part of our software conversion, we kindly ask that you have patience and call our Finance Department at (360) 384-4269 or email utilitybilling@cityofferndale.org if you believe that you received one of these bills.

March 11, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision: Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision: Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Thornton St. at Pacific Heights Dr.

Drivers should expect slowdowns as the south lane of Thornton St. will be closed and both eastbound and westbound traffic will shift near the intersection of Thornton St. and Pacific Heights Dr. The traffic revision is in effect Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Work in this area will continue from March 11th through March 22nd. The specifics of upcoming traffic revisions will be posted as they become available.

This traffic revision is for utility work associated with a private development project.

March 8, 2024

Found Bicycle

Have you misplaced your bicycle recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your property.

 

March 1, 2024

Utility Billing Limited Services: March 1st – 6th, 2024

In an effort to streamline services, Utility Billing will have limited services available March 1st through March 6th as the City updates its software systems. The Finance Department will still be available to the public to answer questions related to payment processes, bills, or general account information.

While the City will still be able to receive payments at City Hall or by mail, we encourage customers to make payments through our online Invoice Cloud payment portal found HERE.

Customers are able to securely pay with a credit card, debit card, or with their banking information at no additional charge. We appreciate your patience as we transition to make our services more efficient.
February 29, 2024

2nd Notice: Notice of Traffic Revision: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

2nd Notice: LaBounty Road Closure

Drivers should plan to detour as LaBounty Drive will be CLOSED to through traffic near at 5210 LaBounty Road between Smith Road and Slater Road. The one-day closure is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Through traffic will be detoured via Pacific Highway. Local property access will be maintained throughout the closure. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

February 28, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5210 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is for Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. This is expected to be a one-day project.

This work is associated with a private development project.

February 23, 2024