Organizations
This page lists organizations within the Foothills area and those that provide resources and services
from outside the Foothills
Keep up with all the resources at the Deming and North Fork Libraries. Along with books, magazines, newspapers and videos, they you can check out a wide variety of games, toys, musical instruments and even backpacks for hiking. In addition, each library hosts events, activities, classes, talks, book readings, and sooooo much more!
Deming Library
5044 Mt. Baker Hwy
P.O. Box 357
Deming, WA 98244
katrina.carabba@wcls.org
(360) 592-2422
Hours
Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
North Fork Library
7506 Kendall Road
Maple Falls, WA 98266
(360) 599-2020
Hours
Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Thurs10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
mariya.farmagey@wcls.org 360) 599-2020
The South Fork Valley Community Association (SFVCA) is a small but mighty 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to building community in the Nooksack River’s South Fork Valley and the Mt. Baker Foothills. The Association manages, maintains and improves the Van Zandt Community Hall, and hosts a wide variety of community events and programs. In addition, the SFVCA distributes a monthly email newsletter, the South Fork Scoop, and provides a home for our beloved community radio station, KAVZ-LP 102.5 FM, your “Voice of the Valley.”
The SFVCA Board of Directors meets monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at the Van Zandt Community Hall. All are welcome.
4106 Valley Highway, PO Box 794,
Deming, WA, 98244,
360-230-8176
https://www.southforkvalley.org
KAVZ FM 102.5 is the only community, low-power FM radio station in East Whatcom County. We are located in Van Zandt in the beautiful South Fork Nooksack Valley. and serve the communities of Van Zandt, Acme, Deming, Welcome and all the rural areas in and around Van Zandt.
We are an all-volunteer radio station that provides a diverse program of music and informational programming with a focus on local interests and local needs.
KAVZ is a program of the South Fork Valley Community Association (southforkvalley.org) and is housed at the historic Van Zandt Community Hall.
KAVZ has a long and storied past as a community radio station and we are undertaking to continue our service to the community and refresh our programming and our vision in response to community feedback.
As an all-volunteer station, we are always open and seeking more volunteers to help us in our mission. Whether you bring relevant experience in broadcast, music and audio or want to learn, please contact us at info@kavz.org if you want to find out how you can contribute, participate and learn.
breanna@southforkvalley.org
(360) 230-8176
Columbia Valley Community Connections (CVCC) is a local organization of community members who partner with community, county and state leaders, Mt Baker School District, Whatcom County Health Department, and a wide variety of other resource providers in an informal setting to seek ways of improving the lives of everyone in the Foothills area.
CVCC is currently on hiatus; please stay tuned for updates and when the next meeting will occur.
The Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1982 to support business and build community in the East Whatcom region of Whatcom County in Washington State. Membership is offered to businesses, as well as residents, interested in supporting local businesses and Chamber projects.
The Mt. Baker Visitor Center is located in the Maple Falls Town Hall, 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy., in Maple Falls. Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Staff and volunteers are on hand to answer questions and provide suggestions to travelers and locals alike. You are invited to come in a see us, explore our Art Gallery, purchase maps, posters, art, and gifts. We are a WDFW dealer and can sell Hunting & Fishing licenses as well as Discover Passes. Seasonally we have Northwest Forest passes, SnoPark permits and Christmas Tree cutting permits.
PO Box 866 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy.
Maple Falls, WA 98266
360-599-1518
WE ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS!
We are a group of volunteers from all backgrounds and walks of life working to build a strong, safe, healthy and happy community in Columbia Valley.
Our community is large and diverse, and we enjoy a rural lifestyle in an environment full of abundant natural resources and extraordinary beauty. However, we are challenged by geographic isolation combined with a desire to preserve our lifestyle. It's a delicate balance between not enough and too much, but we believe we can find that balance by calling on the intelligence, skills, talents, experience, generosity, wisdom and participation of the people of our community. We believe that if we work together creating a strong, sustainable community and draw from our internal resources we can maintain our lifestyle and overcome the challenges we now have by providing for ourselves from within our community.
Visit our website for more information or to access the Zoom Link for online meeting access at: www.foothillscommunityalliance.com
JOIN US THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH From 5:30-6:30pm at the Kendall Elementary Library, 7547 Kendall Rd. Maple Falls in person and via Zoom
info@foothillscommunityalliance.com
Look for our event invitations on Facebook, NextDoor and our Calendar.
COMMUNITY-LED VOLUNTEER GROUP!
Who are we?
Maybe you have seen us in the orange vests picking up garbage along the community roads, or maybe you have heard us speaking at meetings with county officials about the growing trash problems, abandoned vehicles, crime, or need for services in our remote area. You might have met us at our local Summerfest Events as well.
The Neighborhood Watch Dogs Group was formed in August 2020 by concerned community members who wanted to build a strong community and address the issues of safety and cleanliness in our area. Our focus is on working with one another and outside agencies to build a healthy environment for everyone!
We gather throughout the year to help clean our roads, removing thousands of pounds of garbage from along our streets. To join our meetings and if you want to learn more,
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District is a local government body serving the Columbia Valley Urban Growth Area in the East Whatcom Foothills. Learn more about our commissioners and the work CVPRD is doing on our About page at cv-prd.org. We welcome the public at our meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6.30 pm at 8251 Kendall Rd, Maple Falls, Rm 3. You can contact us at: cvparksandrec@gmail.com or visit our website at https://cv-prd.org
Whatcom Family Community Network helps build community so youth and families thrive. Our mission is to promote the well-being of children, youth and families by convening and supporting communities to build their capacity.
2303 Moore Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360-) 738--1196
Our efforts are focused on substance use prevention and mental health promotion for the youth and families in the Mt. Baker community. We partner with the Mt. Baker School District faculty and staff, local business, social services, local media, youth, parents, caretakers, and other local community groups!
Our high school group, One Baker Voice, meets after school on Mondays from
2:45 - 4:45pm in room 311 at MBHS. We also meet Club Fridays during PRIDE in room 311. If you are a high school student who likes helping others, hosting fun events, and is passionate about making change, please join us!
If you have questions about MBCC or One Baker Voice, please contact Allison Ormsby at obv@wfcn.org.
The WDRC offers conflict prevention and intervention services for businesses, organizations, individuals, and families. On a prevention level, the WDRC seeks to build the capacity of community members to better manage conflict as it arises, and to learn ways to minimize the possibility of it occurring. To this end, the WDRC offers training for adults and youth, all in an effort to build skills and reduce unproductive conflict.
Recognizing that conflict is a normal and natural part of life, and sometimes people and organizations need impartial assistance, the WDRC also provides mediation, facilitation, and coaching services.
206 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225 360/676.0122
NW Clean Air Agency is responsible
for enforcing federal, state, and local
air quality regulations at stationary
sources of air pollution in our jurisdiction.
In addition to regulating businesses,
we focus on informing the
public about air quality issues and
how to make clean air choices.
Please contact us to report illegal
burning or other forms of air pollution:
https://nwcleanairwa.gov/
permits-and-services/enforcement/
complaints/
Call 360-428-1617.
Check current air quality in your area:
https://nwcleanairwa.gov/new-airquality-
center/
Need a new woodstove? We can help!
A major Northwest Clean Air Agency
effort focuses on reducing wood
smoke in the Columbia Valley Urban
Growth Area. We do this in part by
helping people replace old, polluting
woodstoves with new stoves and
ductless heat pumps.
This helps cut down on smoke during
winter periods when stoves are in
heavy use. To date, NWCAA -- working
with the Opportunity Council -- has
replaced more 100 woodstoves in
Columbia Valley.
For more information, check NWCAA's
website: https://nwcleanairwa.gov/
resources/columbia-valley-air-qualityimprovement-
project/