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site plans..

Our friends down at Marginal Way are having a show too, and so is the Grand Daddy of DIY parks...

"Showdown on Sacred Ground, July 2nd, and then BIG Work Party, July 3rd
'(come help)'"

and an old one...

Marginal Way Benefit.

Our friends down at Marginal are having a fund raiser..  Be there if you can.  "Donate today!  Skate it tomorrow!"  I like the sound of that.

Things are still happening!

Our public notice that we are applying for zoning with Whatcom County...

(L8289) WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A ZONING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND OPTIONAL DNS PROCESS Notice is hereby given: Authorized Agent: Dannon Traxler of Langbeer & Tull, on behalf of Glacier Skate Park Association, submitted an application for a zoning Conditional Use Permit (CUP2011-00003) on February 24, 2011 to legalize an existing concrete skateboard park in Deming, Washington. The proposed project is located near the 9989 block of Mt. Baker Highway, within Section 7, Township 39N, Range 7E, W.M., and Assessor's Parcel Number: 390707499448. The application was determined to be complete on March 8, 2011. The proposal will be reviewed under the official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance and Critical Areas Ordinance. The project may also require Whatcom County Building Services, Engineering, Fire, Transportation and Health Department reviews. This project will utilize the optional DNS process allowed under SEPA pursuant to WAC 197-11-355. Whatcom County expects to issue a DNS for this proposal. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts regarding this project. The file and supporting documents may be viewed at Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, Washington, 98226. Any person may submit written comments to Suzanne Bosman at the above address or at Sbosman@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 15 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments for the CUP and/or SEPA determination must be received by April 15, 2011. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. Any person wishing to receive personal notice of any hearings must notify the Hearing Examiner's office in writing at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, or by phone @ (360) 676-6794 ext. 50171 within 15 days of the notice of application.

Read more:http://www.bellinghamherald.com/classified-ads/ad/1362915#ixzz1IJEt0ukz

Donate through the mail...

DONATIONS: 
              Can be made by check or money order, and are TAX DEDUCT-ABLE. Made out to The Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation, please label that the submission is for the Glacier Skatepark Association. The WPRF will issue a letter of thanks and a receipt with tax info... THANK YOU for any help.

The Whacom Parks and Rec Foundation
P.O. Box 29963
Bellingham, WA 98228

A couple snaps from the show

we had in Glacier at the end of January...  Thanks to North West Snowboards in Tacoma for hookin' up raffle goodies!  Additional thank you's to Sugar x3, Phreddy and the Nightmares, Pete at Chair 9, and everyone who came out.  See you at the next one!

Another show..

Already in the works!  At Chair 9 in Glacier, January 22nd.  

Pics from our benefit show:

Todos Somos Lee

Early Christmas for some

Sizing up the mondo prize zone...

The Raffle Department came through!
Photos: Matt French

Thank you to everyone who came out to

our show at the Wild Buffalo!  It was a huge success!  Much gratitude to these sponsors:  SAUCE Skatezine, Volcom, Pocket Pistols Skates, Jivaro Wheels, Shrunkenhead Skateshop, Lib Tech, Washington Windsports, NHS, Sabbath Tattoo, and One Ball Jay.  Big thanks to these helping hands:  POD, Matt French, Ani Hall, Sean Herrand, Mandy Nadeau, Todos Somos Lee, Ship to Ship, Baltic Cousins, Jared Smith, John Kingsley, Chas Malich, John Overly, Brice Niebuhr, Kyle Phillips, Clint Graham, Matt Cummins, Justin Hindery, Phil Freytag, Dannon Traxler (for her tireless effort), Craig Jewell at the Wild Buffalo, Brian Gudbranson at WWS, everyone who bought T Shirts and raffle tickets, and also donors of $$ and additional prizes who I didn't mention!  It was a great show!  Pics soon...

Benefit Show.. next week!

Thanks to all the sponsors, bands, John Overly, The Wild Buffalo, Ani Hall, and Matt French for making this possible!

The GSPA has just reached it's goal..

of $3000 for the skatepark's permitting!  Turning it into the county soon to get things rolling...  Thanks to Milanos, Chair 9, Baker Bus, POD/SAUCE Zine, Nick and Chris Leh, who all had at least $100 each on it!!  Thanks for supporting, buying T shirts, etc...
         Come to our show at the Wild Buffalo and help us fill the pot again!  Sponsors for the raffle are:  WWS, Shrunken Head Skateshop, Creature, Jivaro Wheels, Lib Tech, SAUCE Zine, Volcom, Sabbath Tattoo, Pocket Pistols Skates, One Ball Jay, and a few others to be announced..

BENEFIT SHOW!!

At the Wild Buffalo, 208 West Holly St. Bellingham, WA. Bands are Todos Somos Lee, Ship To Ship, and Baltic Cousins. We're also raffling off skate product and other prizes. Doors at 8:30. Help us raise some cash for construction next summer!! Thanks!

Mud...

Whatcom Parks and Rec. Foundation has approved the Glacier Skatepark Association's application, and will be our temporary fiscal sponsor until we have our own 501c3 status! A fundraising event will be in the works...