The Reopening of

North Puget Sound Events

Hear from the Governor’s Office and from Local Public Health Officers on Current Event Guidelines

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

8:30 AM — 10:30 AM

8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

Cindy Verge, North Puget Sound Chapter of Washington Festivals and Events Association

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director, Washington Festivals and Events

8:30 – 9:20 a.m.

Update from Whatcom, Snohomish, Skagit and Island County Health Departments

Four public health officers will address North Puget Sound event organizers on the reopening of events in their counties as we approach June 30. They’ll also be available to answer all of your questions.

Phil Wyman, Snohomish County Health Department

Darin Klein, Whatcom County Health Department

Britt Pfaff Dunton, Skagit County Health Department

Keith Higman, Island County Health Department

9:30 – 10:20 a.m.

The Current State of Reopening for Events

The State has begun to open up events – hear the latest from the person in charge of writing the guidelines for the reopening of events. Learn what you can do in Phase 3 and what will happen when the State “opens up” on June 30.

Karen Hanan, Washington State Arts Commission, member of Governor’s cabinet