Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show Program 2024

See our full schedule on pages 6 & 7

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TO THE 43RD BIAWC WHATCOM COUNTY HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW!

WHAT IS THE BIAWC?

We at the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIAWC) have been producing the Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show for the past 43 years. However, even those who have heard of us may not know who we really are and what we do.

The BIAWC is a trade association that represents nearly 350 small businesses, right here, in Whatcom County. We are primarily made up of home builders, re-modelers, and those affiliated with the construction industry including bankers, plumbers, architects, and so many more. Our builders include custom builders hired to build your dream home or possibly the home you will want to

live while raising your children. Re-modelers who can update your kitchen or bathroom, and green builders constructing some of the most energy efficient homes in Western Washington. We are your neighbors, we work around the block from you and we all have one thing in common – to advocate on behalf of affordable housing, housing that our children and our grandchildren can afford.

THANKS FOR JOINING US!

We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Whatcom County! Our show is designed to introduce you to some of the best and brightest local resources. Thank you for joining us. It is my hope that the ideas and energy you take away from this Home & Lifestyle Show are the inspiration for your great home project in 2024.

SCHEDULE

— SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, MUSIC Stage

LOCATED ON THE

FRIDAY APRIL 12

11:30 - 12:45pm

Shanna Crovo, The Plant Collective

TOPIC: Stem & Style: The Art of Floral Design

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: ThePlantCollectiveNW.com

and tips to dress up your property line to create year round interest and privacy. We’ll cover everything from the ground up! Start planning now to be ready for spring planting!

BIO: With a love of gardening, she got her Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from WSU in 2009. Her full scope Landscape company, specializes in drought tolerant & sustainable garden design.

masterpiece on a 16” x 20” canvas!

BIO: Lorea started Date & Paint to be a place where people learn how to paint their own masterpieces. The step-by-step instructions melt away fear.

5:00-6:00pm

Ryan Sandholm Music

BIO: Ryan Sandholm is a Nashville recording artist from Bellingham, WA. He currently released his first single of 2024 “Just When I’m Over You” produced in Spring Hills, TN. Check out his music on Spotify or Apple Music!

BIO: The Plant Collective is your local resource for all your personal and professional Living Art & Fresh Cut Floral needs. We utilize local connections and expertise to customize our designs that make a statement. We will design, install, & nurture curated living art that will bring beauty to your space.

1:00- 1:45pm

Mark Turner, Author of The Beauty of Weeds

TOPIC: The Beauty of Weeds

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: www.PNWFlowers.com/buy

DESCRIPTION: Maybe they showed up in your garden, they’re the plants we call weeds. But just because they’re weeds doesn’t mean they’re ugly. Come on a journey of some of our most unwelcome plants and get a few tips on controlling them, too.

BIO: A professional photographer since 1993, specializing in gardens and native plants for books, magazines, and commercial clients.

Books: Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest, Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest, and Bellingham Impressions. Newest book, Weeds of the Pacific Northwest

2:00- 2:45pm

Michelle Bernson, My Garden Nursery

TOPIC: Creative Ways to add Privacy to your Garden

WEBSITE/EVENT

LINK: mygardennursery.com

DESCRIPTION:

Tired of looking at that drab, boring green hedgerow? New neighbors second story addition got you down? Learn some tricks

3:00- 3:45pm

Angela Sullivan & Jack Pflueger, Ecotech Solar

TOPIC: What You Need to Know Before Going Solar

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: ecotechsolar.com

DESCRIPTION: We’ll cover topics like federal tax credit, is your home a good site, costs, updates on PSE’s new incentives, the USDA’s REAP grant for rural small businesses and ag producers, and going solar for your business. Bring questions!

BIO: Jack Pflueger started a career in solar in 2008 as a solar installer and project manager for residential and commercial installations. He currently works designing PV + energy storage systems and is a salesperson with Ecotech Solar.

Angela Sullivan graduated from WWU in 2017 with a degree in Environmental Economics. Currently Angela helps homeowners make thoughtful decisions about their energy choices through her Design + Sales role at Ecotech Solar.

4:00- 5:45pm

Lorea Hokanson, Date & Paint

TOPIC: Date & Paint

COST: $35 adults & $20 children

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: DateAndPaint. com

DESCRIPTION: A painting party hosted by Lorea with Date & Paint! Registration includes...step by step instruction, use of acrylic paints, brushes, easel & an apron. Take home your

SATURDAY APRIL 13

11:00 - 1:45pm

Marie Papetti, Marie’s Bees

TOPIC: Mozzarella Making Workshop!

COST: $49

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: eventbrite.com/e/lets-make-mozzarellabocconcini-and-stracciatella-tickets812672865417?aff=oddtdtcreator

DESCRIPTION: Learn the art of crafting Mozzarella, Bocconcini, and Stracciatella. Get hands-on experience with expert guidance. Enjoy tasting sessions. Using milk from Twin Brook Creamery in Lynden, WA. Reserve your spot and join us for an unforgettable cheese-filled day!

BIO: A passionate keeper of bees, chickens, ducks, and a master of cheese. With nine+ years of teaching experience, she is thrilled to share her expertise with you. Her classes offer a fun, hands-on approach. You’ll learn the art of mozzarella making but also gain access to a series of captivating cheese-making sessions.

2:00 - 2:45PM

Tatum Brown, Olio Flowers

TOPIC: Flower Arranging

COST: $65

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: @Olioflowersandplants

DESCRIPTION: Olio is a small flower and plant company specializing in carefully curated floral arrangements. The workshop includes tips, tricks & lots of hands-on support to help you create a beautiful bouquet to take

home. To register, call Olio at 360-961-7858 or email Tatum@ olioflowers.com

BIO: With over 18 years of experience in the floral industry, Tatum brings knowledge and a unique design aesthetic to create one of a kind arrangements.

3:00 - 3:45pm

Dalia Monterroso, Chickenlandia

TOPIC: Chickens 101

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: welcometochickenlandia.com

DESCRIPTION: Learn how to get started with chicken keeping from caring for baby chicks to collecting your first fresh eggs!

BIO: Dalia Monterroso, also known as The President of Chickenlandia, is a backyard chicken educator, entertainer, and author. When she’s not teaching, you can find her on the YouTube Channel Welcome to Chickenlandia, her podcast Bawk Tawk, or her online course Backyard Chickens 101: A Chicken Course for Everyone. She published her first book Let’s All Keep Chickens! A Down-to-Earth Guide to Natural Practices for Healthier Birds and a Happier World. To learn more about Dalia’s philosophy and vision, you can watch her 2017 TEDx Talk “I Dream of Chickens,” which she delivered at WWU.

SUNDAY APRIL 14

11:00 - 12:15pm

Jen Scheib, Launching Success

TOPIC: Make Your Own Birdfeeder

COST: $10 per child

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: launchingsuccess.com/products/gardenshow-workshop

DESCRIPTION: A fun family activity to Build and Paint a Birdfeeder! Activity is for ages 8+ or with parental guidance. Pre-registration is highly recommended.

BIO: Launching Success has served Whatcom county and beyond for over 20 years. Our mission to serve and educate children and their families has been very consistent over the years. We supply timeless, quality toys, classroom supplies, and resources for teachers and homeschool curriculum. We are now located at 1707 N. State St. It is a wonderful new home for us and we encourage you to come see what we offer.

12:30 - 1:45pm

Kelle Rankin-Sunter, BlaineCORE

TOPIC: Worms & Compost - Can you Dig it?

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: nwcore.org

4:00 - 4:45pm

Scott Petersen, Reptile Man

TOPIC: Reptile Demonstration

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: reptileman.com

DESCRIPTION: PET AN ALLIGATOR!

HOLD A PYTHON! CREATE AN INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND NATURE! There will be 12 live reptiles presented.

BIO: Zoologist, educator, and author Scott has been featured nationally on Disney’s Bill Nye the Science Guy and on PBS’ Biz Kids. He has appeared on Northwest Afternoon, Evening Magazine, and NPR Radio. Many corporations such as Microsoft, Boeing and Nintendo have used Scott to educate and entertain.

5:00 - 5:45pm

Dial-Up

TOPIC: Music by Lynden Tech

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK:

Facebook: @BandDialup

DESCRIPTION: Dial Up is dedicated to hitting every riff and fill of your favorite rock hits from the 90’s & 00’s!

DESCRIPTION: Do you dispose of organic matter in your regular garbage? It’s not a good thing for our environment AND you are throwing away valuable soil building resources! Whether you have been considering a compost bin or becoming a Worm Wrangler, this workshop will get you started! We’ll cover the basics of food waste “recycling” and how easy it is. Followed by managing worms, indoors and out!

BIO: Kelle RankinSunter has always been a gardener. Fascinated by life above and below the soil.

2:00 - 3:45pm

Denise Lones & Shauna Naf, The Lones Group

TOPIC: Accessory Dwelling Units –Building Gentle Density Begins in Your Backyard

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: thelonesgroup.com

DESCRIPTION: Accessory Dwelling Units are one of the tools Washington State is counting on to build much-needed middle housing. What do homeowners, investors, and builders need to know about building an ADU? We will review everything from what is currently allowed per area in Whatcom County and what will likely be allowed in the coming years once House Bill 1337 is implemented fully, property analysis, financial analysis and holding options, case studies, and designing a structure and space that anyone would be proud to call home. We will even cover space-saving amenities, smart storage solutions, and innovative building materials. You will walk away from this session inspired and knowledgeable about the local resources available if an ADU is in your future!

BIO: Shauna Naf - CEO and BrokerThe Lones Group, Inc., ADU Specialist, Real Estate Investing Certification

Denise Lones - President - The Lones Group, Inc., M.I.R.M., CMP, Master CSP, NAHB Judge

4:00-5:30pm

Ryan Sandholm Music

BIO: Ryan Sandholm is a Nashville recording artist from Bellingham, WA. He currently released his first single of 2024 “Just When I’m Over You” produced in Spring Hills, TN. Check out his music on Spotify or Apple Music!

5:30 - 6:00pm

“Ribs & Roofs”

BBQ Competition Awards

TOPIC: Come see who wins!

WEBSITE/EVENT LINK: PNWBA.com

She started Blaine CORE in 2011 with a goal of supporting the growing of edible plants in Blaine by providing classes to help individuals to learn about growing food plants. Blaine CORE supports the Blaine Community Garden and holds classes at the Blaine Library and the Blaine Sr./ Community Center.

DESCRIPTION:

Categories: Pork, Brisket, Chicken, Ribs

Total Prize Purse: $6,000+

Prize Pool: Grand Champion - $600 Reserve Grand Champion - $300

Category Prizes:

1st - $200 2nd - $180 3rd - $160

4th - $140 5th - $120 6th - $100 7th - $80 8th - $75 9th - $70 10th - $60 11th - $50 12th - $40

We chose Nolan's Roofing after doing a lot of talking and reading of reviews. We are absolutely thrilled with the work, quality of materials, the very hard-working crew and their attention to details... They were very friendly and helpful, and had an excellent work ethic. They seemed proud of their company and the finished work. They roofed the house, garage and gazebo. The house was an unenviable job because of the pitch of the roof and number of gables, but the crew eagerly met the challenge! Overall, it was an amazing experience and we love the result. I can't recommend this company enough!! — Pat L. ” “

Welcome, let’s dive into some quick and creative ways to save money on home expenses without sacrificing comfort or style.

1. Energy Efficiency: Switch to LED bulbs, install programmable thermostats, and seal drafts to cut utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

2. DIY Décor: Get crafty with DIY projects for décor! Not only will you score some unique finds, but you’ll also save a bundle compared to buying retail. Plus, giving pre-loved items a new home is a sustainable choice that’s easy on both your wallet and the planet.

3. Secondhand Finds: Explore thrift stores and online marketplaces for affordable, unique furniture and home décor items.

4. Home Gardening: Turn your backyard (or even your windowsill) into a source of savings by starting a home garden. Enjoy fresh produce and savings on grocery bills – it’s rewarding and eco-friendly.

5. Bundle Services: Look into bundled internet, cable, and phone plans for discounts, and negotiate with providers for better deals.

6. Community Collaboration: Connect with neighbors to organize group sales, share tools, & pool resources for mutual savings and community building.

With these tips, you can trim expenses and add personal touches to your home without breaking the bank. Happy saving!

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

911-DRY F46, F47

Alderwood Builders LLC

Amy Warenski State Farm E58

Asphalt Northwest, LLC . . .

Axiom Roofing F16

Barnstar Florals P6

Barron Heating & Cooling F1, F2, F3, F4, F24, F25, F26

Bath Bliss & Remodel E63

Bellingham Alive E4, E5

BioLife F10

Bobcat of Bellingham .

DeWaard & Bode E54, E55, E56, E73, E74, E75

Discount Fence E53, E76

Dry Guys Restoration F29, F30

Ecotech Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F37

El Tapatio Food Truck

Esary Roofing & Siding Co Inc E68

Evergreen Softub E51

Fairhaven Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F69, F70

FEAST Food Truck

Freedom Boat Club Bellingham O11, O12

Gary’s BBQ Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O52

Gene Juarez Salons & Spas P2

Hardware Sales Rental O32

Harley Exteriors E1, E2, E23, E24

Heritage Homecraft F8

Heritage Portable Buildings E64

Hidow E81, E82

High Bank Elevators by Accumar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E17

Homeport Interiors/Options Cabinetry E90, E91

Interlock Metal Roofing F36

Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Seattle E38, E39

JTI Fencing E69

Judd & Black FOUNDATION SPONSOR F38, F39, F40, F41, F42, F43

Kamm Creek Creations P4, P5

Kathy Stanford . . . . .

E92

Laika Exteriors F61

Landmark Enterprises LLC E32, E33

Leaf Guard of Seattle E59

LeafFilter Gutter ProtectIon E21

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

• PNWBA “RIBS & ROOFS” BBQ Competition: Sampling Saturday 12-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm while supplies last, Grand Champion named at 5:30pm on Sunday.

• LIVE MUSIC ALL THREE NIGHTS AT THE STAGE: Ryan Sandholm (Friday & Sunday) & Dial Up (Saturday)

FAIRHAVEN FLOORS FAMILY DAY

— SATURDAY: 11-4PM

• LEGO MASTERS BUILDING SESSION with Brad Bergman in the WECU Little Builders Zone

• FACE PAINTING with Art & Happiness

• CINDERELLA AND SPIDERMAN VISITS

• WECU YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS MARKET 11-3pm

SUNDAY

• BELLINGHAM CODING & ROBOTICS in the WECU Little Builder’s Kids Zone

ALL WEEKEND

• FOOD TRUCK ROUND UP: Featuring: Feast, El Tapatio, Cicchittis Pizza

• WECU LITTLE BUILDER’S ZONE

• GNOME SCAVENGER HUNT with Dave’s Sporting Goods Treasure Chest

• OUTLAWS SALOON BEER GARDEN

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WECU Little Builder’s Zone

OUTDOOR BOOTHS

FOODTRUCK

Taste your way through Whatcom County Food Truck Favorites. You won’t be going hungry here!

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

Lorraine’s Window Coverings, Inc E43, E44

Luxury Bath Of Seattle

E22, E45, E46

Lyndale Glass F65, F66, F67

Lynden Sheet Metal F50, F51, F52, F53, F54

Lynden Tech O30, O31

Marr’s Heating & Air Conditioning E84, E85, E86, E87, E88, E89

Morris Floors & Interiors

F33, F34, F35

Mt Baker Roofing F44, F45

N-Hance Wood Refinishing

ServiceMaster Cleaning by Roth E67

Sew ‘n’ Spuds F62

Shannon Day Financial Advisor, Edward Jones E52

Shelf Genie E20

Simple Brilliance E13

Soleil E3

Special-T Window Films

E31

Natural Way Chiropractic E41, E42

New Heights North Landscaping O40, O41

Nolan’s Roofing F55, F56

Northwest Energy Systems F15

Northwest Professional Services E34

NW Bath Specialists DBA Bath Planet E10, E11

Pacific Northwest ProWash

O53

Pacific Northwest Roofing LLC F28

Pacific Party Canopies

Sponsored Beer Garden & Food Trucks!

Paleteria la flor de Michoacan O3

Pape Machinery

Peoples Bank

Polar Bear Exterior Solutions

PolarCleanAirInc

E61

Sterling Real Estate Group E18

Stremler Gravel .

O51

Superior Sleep Experience F63, F64

Swiftwater Electric and Solar Inc E60

Taylor’s Custom Built Pools & Spas O43

Top Quality Painting F5

Topside Roofing E78

Trans Mountain Pipeline Puget Sound E14

Ultimate Arch Orthotics .

F57, F58, F59

P3, STAGE

E80

Portable Buildings O13

Puget Sound Energy Residential Energy Efficiency E71

Rainy Day Basement Systems F68

Renewal by Andersen

E47, E48

ResCom NW INC E93

Retrotec E15

Roof Maxx

Salish Wealth Management

E19

F9

Una’s Kettle Corn / Fresh Squeezed Lemonade O1

VBX Wellness Machine / Patio Umbrellas F48, F49, E83

Vista Materials E49, E50

Washboy Pressure Washing E26

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries E8

Washington State Jerky E6, E7 WECU .

F72, F73

Weichert Realtors E79

West Mechanical F11, F12, F13, F14

Western Solar E27, E28

Windermere Real Estate/Windermere Management E70

Windwood Enterprises O33

WRS E29, E30

Zephyr Lemonade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Truck

Zigzag Mountain Art E57

FIRST EVER WHATCOM COUNTY SANCTIONED PNWBA EVENT

“RIBS & ROOFS”

Barbecue Competition!

COME EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE BEST BBQ IN THE NATION

• Fully sanctioned 4 meat PNWBA event

• Pork, Brisket, Chicken, Ribs

• $6,000+ Prize Purse

• 15+ competitors from the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California and Canada

• Qualifier for the Jack Daniels World Championship Invit. BBQ in Lynchburg, TN

• Tasting Samples Sat. 12pm-5pm; Sun. 2pm-5pm while supplies last.

• Sampling will be done by tokens sold at one of 3 cashier stands. Each token is worth $3.00 for a 2oz sample. Larger samples may be sold for 2 tokens for above 3oz of food.

• Award ceremony Sunday at 5:30pm on the Peoples Bank Stage.

PAULINA ANTCZAK, CO-CHAIR

HOME SHOW COMMITTEE

Months of work go into the Home & Lifestyle Show. The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County would like to recognize the Committee members who have invested so much time and energy into perfecting the show.

Fairhaven Floors & Windermere Real Estate

Paulina is a founding partner at Fairhaven Floors and a Realtor at Windermere Real Estate. Her expertise in both industries provides her with a unique perspective for maximizing the success of her clients. She shows her love for the community through high levels of involvement in the Whatcom County Association of Realtors and the BIAWC.

CASSIE ROBLES, CO-CHAIR

PFC Insurance

Cassie is an award-winning local insurance advisor specializing in home, auto, earthquake, flood, and umbrella coverage. This is Cassie’s eighth year on the Home Show Committee, and she also chairs the Whatcom County Association of Realtors annual golf tournament fundraiser.

ANGIE BRIONEZ BIAWC

Angie Brionez brings 2 decades of customer service experience to her position as the Membership and Education Director at BIAWC. She loves cooking and baking for events like Hard Hat Happy Hour and Lunch & Learns. This is her first time on the committee but her third Home Show with the BIAWC.

PAMELA FOX-PEREZ Global Credit Union Home Loans dba Procura Mortgage Company

REBECCA HOUSTON

Events Director BIAWC

Rebecca is the Director of Large Events at the BIAWC. This is her second year directing the Home Show. Rebecca is an avid advocate for small businesses, championing their growth and success within the local community.

CARLA LEE

NMLS 176752/1850

Advisory Lending Group

Carla Lee, Senior Mortgage Advisor has been a homeowner in Bellingham since 1997 and values being part of a vibrant community. She believes in supporting and giving back to her community while expertly assisting individuals and families with their homeownership/investment goals. She’s volunteered with BIAWC since 2012.

NICKOLE MURPHY

RWM Home Loans

Nickole is a Mortgage Lender with RWM Home Loans. She has grown a passion for educating and empowering clients with their financial needs. She excels in guiding clients through debt management and breaking down the purchase/refinance process in a way that’s easy to understand. Nickole is the Membership Chair with Whatcom Women in Business and the Marketing Chair with Whatcom Young Professionals.

HILLARY PRITCHARD Habitat

for Humanity

Hillary is the Operations Director at Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County and is passionate about creating permanent housing solutions for hard working, lowincome families in our community. Hillary has been on the committee since 2018.

Pamela is a Senior Mortgage Loan Originator specializing in construction loans and complex borrower transactions. She has thoroughly enjoyed the last 25 years of assisting people in achieving their dreams. She has served on the BIAWC Membership Committee for several years and I am excited to serve my first year on the Home Show Committee.

STEVE GRAY

Peoples Bank

Vice President - Senior Real Estate Loan Officer at Peoples Bank in the Bellingham Real Estate Loan Center. He has been a real estate lender in WA State for over 30 years. Steve has a degree from WWU College of Business and Economics. Member of the committee since 2012.

ROB LEE

Executive Officer BIAWC

This is Rob’s third time on the Committee. He has been involved in non-profit leadership for the past 27 years here in Whatcom County. Rob has been giving leadership to the

MIHELICH

Lithtex NW Printing Solutions

Printing Sales Representative at Lithtex NW in Bellingham. Scott has worked for over 30 years in publishing, marketing, and printing. This is Scott’s third year on the committee.

GRETTA MILLARD BIAWC

Gretta has been with the BIAWC since 2020 as the accounting and rentals manager. This is her first time on the committee but her third Home Show with the BIAWC. She has a background in hospitality and sales.

SIDNEY STONECYPHER

Peoples Bank

Vice President-Senior Loan Officer at Peoples Bank in the Bellingham Real Estate Loan Center. Sidney has been with Peoples Bank for 22 years and in lending for almost 30 years. This is her first year back on the Home Show committee after taking a long break, she is honored to give back to the Whatcom County Community!

THOMAS STONEHAMJUDGE

Judd & Black Appliance

Thomas is the Marketing Director for Judd & Black Appliance. This is the tenth year they have been an exhibitor at the Home & Lifestyle Show, and third year being the Foundation Sponsor. This is Thomas’s third year on the Committee and he also serves on the

WHITNEY TJOELKER

Peoples Bank

Whitney is a Senior Home Loan Officer with Peoples Bank specializing in residential purchase and custom home construction lending. She is passionate about helping people fulfill their homeownership goals and enjoys being active in her community. This is her second year on the Home Show Committee.

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