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How to Change Menu Systems in Ashlar 6

Main Navigation Setup

Creating Links

Standard Silktide Fixes

Working with Images

Using Custom Blocks

Western's Drupal Platform Release Updates

Learn more about theme changes and core updates to Western's Drupal Platform.

Drupal Release Notes

Ashlar Change Log

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Design Patterns & Helper Classes

Looking to extend your understanding of Western's design patterns and how to implement them? 

View Ashlar Theme Patterns

Discover Helper Classes

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Upcoming Events

Online/Remote
September 15, 2026

The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech. This virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Their goals include:

  • Provide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers.
  • Share solutions to accessibility challenges.
  • Give advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces.
  • Bring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small.

The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference will be held online on September 15–16, 2026 from 9:15am–1pm US Pacific Time each day.

Vancouver, British Columbia
October 17, 2026

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit is a regional conference that celebrates the Drupal open-source community in the Pacific Northwest. The event features a rich program of sessions, training, and networking opportunities for developers, designers, website builders, and tech leaders. Attendees can expect a diverse range of topics, from site building and theming to project management and strategic planning. 2026 will be held at BCIT in Vancouver, BC October 17 & 18, 2026

Past Events

Online - TEAMS
August 06, 2026

The upcoming LIVE, Teams-based Beginning Drupal Training on Thursday, August 6 (9:00–11:00 a.m.), is a highly interactive, hands-on workshop limited to five participants that teaches users how to build and edit accessible, responsive webpages using Layout Builder. Learn more and reserve your spot today.

Online
June 12, 2026

Join us on June 12, 2026, for our 9th annual conference dedicated to advancing accessibility in education and professional spaces. Whether you're an educator, an industry professional, or just passionate about accessibility, Accessibility Summer Camp (ASC) offers something for everyone. The one-day digital event offers a wide range of topics led by experts, ranging from digital accessibility and inclusive teaching practices to software tutorials and creating a culture of accessibility.

Bellingham Technical College
April 24, 2026

LinuxFest Northwest (est. 2000), is an annual Open Source event co-produced by Bellingham Linux Users Group, Information Technology department at BTC, Cascade STEAM, and Jupiter Broadcasting. LFNW features presentations and exhibits on free and open source topics, as well as Linux distributions & applications, InfoSec, and privacy; something for everyone from the novice to the professional.

Chicago, IL
March 23, 2026

The biggest open-source event in North America, DrupalCon, is coming to Chicago, Illinois. Stay updated by following DrupalCon on X and Instagram, and check the Drupal Association blog for the latest news. Sign up with the Drupal Association now to be among the first to receive updates!