BQC Community Center
Our BQC Center provides a critical, inclusive third space that is, a community space outside of home and work, for our 18+ intergenerational LGBTQ+ community members to gather downtown. Events and activities are free at the Center. We opened this Center June 2024. This is the first ever non-profit LGBTQ+ community center space between Seattle and Canada.
Our Center hosts:
Affinity group meetups; common interests or identities
Workshops, classes, game and movie nights
A book lending library and a quiet reading/work space
Co-working space and socializing space
Meeting space for other queer organizations
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The BQC Center is located in the vibrant Downtown Arts District of Bellingham, across the street between the Pickford Film Center and the new Pickford on Grand. We are in the historic 100 Prospect Building, next door to Voxel Gallery:
Co-Working Cafe
Monday through Friday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
This time is reserved for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community. We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies.
BQC Center Schedule
Volunteer greeters are scheduled to support the programming and events at the Center throughout the week. Our goal is to utilize our space for a variety of needs and wants that have been suggested by our community. Below is a short description of each program on the schedule.
Co-Working Cafe: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This time is reserved this time for quiet time for those who would like to work/read/study in a quiet space with the community. Visit our Co-Working Cafe page to learn more.
Affinity Groups: Evenings and Weekends as scheduled. Volunteers pair up to start social groups that share a common interest or identity and meet about once a month or more for a couple of hours. Most groups meet in the Center, while some meet out in town. Visit our Affinity Group page to learn more.
Fun Fridays: Each Friday night from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM members will host a community drop in night to play games, watch a movie, learn an art/craft, maybe read some poetry or sing karaoke.
Social Hours: Drop in to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack. Check out our Center calendar for upcoming drop-in times.
BQC Center Calendar
Volunteer in the Center
The BQC Community Center is staffed by dedicated volunteers who have completed training in customer service, de-escalation, and other important skills. We are always looking for volunteers to help with:
Greeting visitors
Leading Affinity Groups
Hosting Fun Friday social activities
Leading wellness classes and activities
Making Costco runs for snacks, drinks, and supplies
Cleaning and organizing
Maintenance projects
and more!
