By The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Jun. 2--Certified music practitioner Silver Winds (360) 319-9239 rlsulkin@hotmail.com www.mhtp.org WORK HARD Sulkin started playing the flute at age 10 because she wanted to play an instrument that sounded like a bird.

By The Bellingham Herald, Wash. May 22--For details call Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 734-1330, unless noted. ONGOING Carnival, through Sunday, Bellis Fair mall. Open at 3 p.m. all weekdays, 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday. Closing hours depend on weather.

By Kira Millage, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Nov. 1--To get federal financial aid at Bellingham Technical College or Whatcom Community College, a student needs to pass the placement exam, be enrolled in a program and have a high school diploma or GED.

By Kira Millage, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Oct. 24--BELLINGHAM -- The state needs to increase student financial aid and coordination between all types of colleges, according to the leaders of higher education in Whatcom County.

By Kira Millage, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Oct. 7--BELLINGHAM -- As the new college school year gets under way, Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College are spending. Most of the funding listed below is from the state and is approved by the Legislature and governor.