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Whatcom Museum hosts second annual LEGO competition

Whatcom Museum hosts second annual LEGO competition

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BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Whatcom Museum in Bellingham is hosting its second annual LEGO competition.

This year’s theme is masterpieces, which can include builds inspired by your favorite work of art or simply the everyday things you consider to be extraordinary.

Registration is open through next Friday, April 18, for three age groups: children and families, teens and adults. The creations have to be finished and brought to the museum by April 19.

Winners will be announced by judges and local LEGO icons Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant at the museum’s Free First Friday on May 2.

You can find more information at the Whatcom Museum website.

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