Gasoline prices increase 4 cents in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 4.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.90/g on July 31, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 1.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 5.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has jumped 15.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.99/g on July 30 while the most expensive was $5.69/g, a di erence of $1.70/g.

e national average price of gasoline has risen 16.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.72/g on July 31. e national average is up 21.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 45.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said that gasoline prices suddenly soared over the past week “due to heat-related renery outages that impacted some of the largest re neries in the country, at a time when summer gasoline demand peaks and as gasoline inventories slid to their lowest July level since 2015.”

“In addition, oil prices surged to their highest level in months, rising to over $80 per barrel due to SPR releases coming to an end and concerns over cuts in supply from Saudi Arabia and Russia, the second and third largest oil producers in the world,” De Haan said. “Motorists have seen average gasoline and diesel prices rise at the fastest pace in over a year, but the rise seen in the last week should now start slowing. However, as we get ever closer to the peak of hurricane season, any new issues could easily push the national average over $4 per gallon for the rst time in 2023. Drivers may want to brace for potentially higher prices yet.” GasBuddy data is accessible at prices.GasBuddy.com.

Sept. 16 Whatcom Farm Tour Join Sustainable Connections from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 16 for the Whatcom Farm Tour. Learn more at sustainableconnections.org/whatcomcounty-farm-tour.

Sept. 28

Whatcom Clubhouse Open House

Whatcom Clubhouse is a new nonprofit organization that will have an open house for the community and anyone who have been a ected by mental illness. The open house is from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at 1331 Meador Ave., J-106, Bellingham. Whatcom Clubhouse is part of a greater network of 334 clubhouses worldwide with Clubhouse International.

Oct. 7-8

Lynden Lions Club Model Train and Toy Show

The 38th annual Lynden Lions Club Model Train and Toy Show, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 7-8 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden, features more than 50,000 square feet of running model train layouts, exhibits, and vendors. Trains of all gauges for train bu s of all ages. Toys as well. All profits benefit Lions Club projects.

Oct. 11-15

Lynden Music Festival

This year’s Lynden Music Festival is Oct. 11-15. All di erent genres of music for all ages. Visit lyndenmusicfestival.com for more information.

Oct. 27 Peace Builder Awards

From 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 is the 20th annual Peace Builder Awards gala at Four Points by Sheraton, 714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. Award winners whose work in the areas of social justice, education, reconciliation and collaboration have made Whatcom County a more just and peaceful place to live. Nominations for 2023 Peace Builders are open atwhatcomdrc.org/nominate. Since 2003, the Peace Builder Awards have spotlighted more than 150 individuals and organizations whose acts of community-building have strengthened our neighborhoods, schools and Whatcom County at large.For more information, visit https:// fb.me/e/4iVpJHye9.

Nov. 17-Dec. 24

Holiday Festival of the Arts

Start this beautiful holiday season o with Allied Arts 44th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts. More than 100 local artisans and craftspeople presenting their holiday goodies; consisting of one-ofa-kind gifts, specialty food and treats, stunning jewelry and paintings. It is the perfect way to kick o the holidays and great fun for everyone. From fragrant handcrafted soaps to homemade sweet treats, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s list. Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects.

Mondays Everson Senior Center Gather Mondays at the Everson Senior Center, 111 W. Main St., from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. At 9:30 a.m., join us for co ee and conversation, cards, cribbage, pool and puzzles. At 11 a.m. is exercise time, then at noon is lunch, either inside dining or take home your hot meal (by donation ages 60-plus). Call 360-966-3144 for more information.

Ongoing

Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series

The Eldridge Society for History and Preservation announces the2023 Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series. Join us for two-hour outdoor concerts at beautiful Elizabeth Park in Bellingham’s Columbia Neighborhood. These free concerts are Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. A list of performers is at facebook.com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts. Last minute changes or cancellations due to weather will be reported by 3 p.m. the day of the concert.

Saturdays

Storytime at Lynden Village Books

Saturdays at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books and Paper Dreams has Storytime. Gaye Davis, book reader extraordinaire, will read from a selection of children’s books. The tall tales and roll on the floor jokes will entertain kids ages 3-6. A selection of similar books is read each week. Be sure to check out the Village Books Facebook page for details. The last Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books has a very special guest reading about local farming. Alyssa Broersma, Whatcom Dairy Women Dairy Ambassador, reads her favorite kids’ books on dairy farming and life on a farm.

First Thursday of each month

Parkinson Support Group

The Lynden Parkinson’s Support Group shares strategies to help you with the challenges of life with PD. The Lynden Parkinson Support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St.Please come to learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson’s with the group. The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver. Questions, call 360-354-1137.