Special Moment: WCEL Grant Presentation at 2:00 PM

We are honored to announce that WCEL will be recognized during the event with a special grant presentation at 2:00 PM. Join us at that time to celebrate WCEL and learn more about how this grant will support our community.

Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 for Concert for a Cause, a night of music and community at The Blue Room in downtown Bellingham. All proceeds benefit Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL), supporting babies and families across Whatcom County.

This all-ages show features live performances by Kris Orlowski and Michael Dayvid, with doors opening at 4:00 PM and music starting at 4:30 PM.

Buy tickets here!

Layered: Where Cake, Community, and Giving Meet

Join us for Layered, a fun and engaging event that brings together the joy of tasting cake and the opportunity to connect with Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL). Guests will select a 4-piece cake flight from a variety of delicious options and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of conversation and community.

Your ticket includes:

• Entry into the event

• 1 drink ticket

• 4-piece cake flight – choose your 4 favorite flavors

• Chance to win WCEL Gala tickets ($250 value!)

2025 WCEL Gala & Auction: An Evening Under the Big Top

Step right up for a night of fun, laughter, and purpose! Whatcom Center for Early Learning’s Annual Gala & Auction returns with a circus-themed celebration you won’t forget. Join us under the Big Top for an evening filled with dinner, games, live and silent auctions, and a heartfelt Raise the Paddle, all to support local children and families.

Join us on Saturday, July 26, 2026 at Zuanich Point Park for the first-ever Inclusion Festival, a free community event dedicated to celebrating accessibility, diversity, and belonging. Hosted by Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL), the festival will highlight the ways our community grows stronger when every person has access.