Events in Fairhaven and on the Village Green

Bookmark this page so you can quickly check on events in Fairhaven. To participate or if a vendor, check the Annual events planner page.

See special Kids Events in Fairhaven!

May 2008

Saturday, May 24 || 11am -1pm (sometimes longer) || $8, for ages 10 and up. Please pre-register.
Fairhaven Toy Garden Felted Creatures Workshop
Kids (10 and up) and adults can stop by Fairhaven Toy Garden (on the corner of 11th Street and Mill Avenue) to make felted animals.

The African Animals series culminates with two classes in May: create a felted parrot on 5/17, and a felted lion on 5/24. After that, the Toy Garden workshops will take a break until September.

Pre-registration and payment required required at 714-8552 or at the store. For more info visit FairhavenToyGarden.com.
Saturday, May 24 || 1:30pm || $35
Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center—Intro to Sailing
Learn the basics of sailing, the relationships of wind, water and craft, and experience a bit on board at this low-coast introduction to sailing.

Classes will also be held May 17 and May 24.

Call 360-714-8891 or visit the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center online or at 501 Harris Avenue at the public boat launch in Fairhaven.
Saturday, May 24 || 9pm || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: The Spencetet
Enjoy this classic jazz quartet at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-3642
Sunday, May 25 || 10 am-8 pm || free!
SKI TO SEA: It All Ends in Fairhaven!
The finish for the annual and legendary Ski to Sea Race is celebrated in the heart of Fairhaven with an ALL-DAY party for all ages and tastes, featuring live music, children's fun, a beer garden, arts and craft vendors, ethnic foods and much more! You can also stop in at your favorite Fairhaven businesses to shop, and for lunch or dinner.

From downtown Fairhaven, you can walk down to Fairhaven's Marine Park to watch the kayakers come in off Bellingham Bay for the last leg of the race and the ringing of the bell. At the park you'll find race information, photos, and a number of exhibitors, including some great Fairhaven businesses

Parking can be a challenge at this event, so plan to come early to park and enjoy a full day of it. Or... to make things even easier, you can park at WWU and catch the frequent shuttle to the festivities. Starting at 12 noon a bus leaves every 10 to 15 minutes from the 'C' parking lot (West College Way and Bill McDonald Parkway) on the south end of campus and returns from Fairhaven just as often up to 8 pm. Free parking at the campus and only a dollar for the 5 minute ride. The stop in Fairhaven is at 12th and McKenzie, within one block of the party. It really works. Go Green! Compliments of Old Fairhaven Association, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, WTA, and WWU
Sunday, May 25 || 7-10 pm || free
Acoustic Night at Skylark’s:  Irish Session
Enjoy some traditional pub music at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-3642
Monday, May 26 || 1pm, 4th Mondays || free
Village Books Sit & Knit Group
Bring your latest project and share ideas with fellow knitting enthusiasts at Village Books on 11th Street. All are welcome!

For information on a variety of diverse book group meetings, as well at frequent author events, click on the link to Village Books' website on the Fairhaven.com home page, or visit Village Books
Monday, May 26 || 10am-6pm Mo-Sa; 10am-5pm Su--through May || free
Showing at Artwood Gallery: Woodworker Karl Nielsen
Part of an ongoing celebratation of "20 years in Historic Fairhaven" (the shop/gallery opened May 29, 1988 in the Morgan Block building on the corner of Harris Ave. and 10th St.) Artwood will feature the work of different members each month.

May's featured woodworker is Karl Nielsen, who began his formal training in furniture-making in 1984 and who became an Artwood member in 1989. His work combines teh traditional joinery and construction techniques with a modern design. The curved form of much of his work has become his signature.

More info: 647-1628
Monday, May 26 || 7pm || free, but sign up in advance
Village Books Open Mic Night
Village Books in Fairhaven invites all to enjoy local talents as they share their written words. Or sign up in advance to share some of your own.

For information on a variety of diverse book group meetings, book- and word-related events, as well at frequent author talks, click on the link to Village Books' website on the Fairhaven.com home page, or visit Village Books
Tuesday, May 27 || 7:30pm, 1st, 2nd, & 4th Tuesdays || call for pricing
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers’ Beginner’s Class at Fairhaven Library
Meet upstairs at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.) to learn Scottish Country Dancing!

Info: Mary Anderson, 733-9084
Wednesday, May 28 || 4-5pm || free
Knit 2Gether Club at Fairhaven Library
Kids and young adults ages 10 to 18 can get together in the Northwest Room of the Fairhaven Library to knit. Books, patterns and instruction provided, but bring your own yarn and needles.

Pre-registration required. Call the Fairhaven Library at 360-778-7188 to register
Wednesday, May 28 || 6:30-8pm || $39, register with WCC
Art of Cooking in Fairhaven: Pesto Irresistible--at Pacific Chef
Explore the world of pesto ("paste" in Italian) at this class is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility of this popular Italian herb paste. Instructor Cindy McKinney will present all new recipes as well as the traditional basil/pinenut classic. You will learn how to make the perfect pesto, use it in recipes, and freeze it effectively so you can enjoy its amazing flavor all year long. Cindy's new herb blends include an Asian pesto, an Italian parsley and toasted pecan pesto, and an artichoke and lemon pesto. You will taste-test delicious recipes showcasing these pestos: pesto/brie fondue, an Asian pesto shrimp saute, chevre and pesto-topped crostini, and a chicken pasta salad with toasted pecans.

Class is held at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven, but sign up (through WCC's Community Ed program) with a friend for a fun evening out in Fairhaven
Thursday, May 29 || Mon-Sat, 11-6; Sun 12-5 || free, through May
Featured at Good Earth Pottery: Handmade Pottery by Linda Stone
Good Earth Pottery in historic Fairhaven (1000 Harris Ave.) represents more than 50 local artists, and in Mayis featuring handmade pottery by Linda Stone. Her floral designed Rhodieware in addition to her Beachware line with its shells and fishnetting are all distinctively Northwest inspired.

Contact Good EarthPottery at (360)671-3998.
Thursday, May 29 || 7pm || donations accepted at the door
At the Firehouse: Honor Day Foundation Presents Amara Grace in Concert for a Cause
At the Fairhaven Firehouse Performing Arts Center (1314 Harris Ave. in Fairhaven) the Honor Day Foundation presents Amara Grace and special surprise guest in "Concert for a Cause." The Honor Day Concert Project is a 6-month series featuring socially conscoius artists and speakers working in support of The Honor Day Foundation.

"Passionate, compelling, original vocals and piano with a jazzy-blues intimacy that captures the heart of hope."

Other concerts coming up: June 26, July 31 and August 20. More info at www.honorday.org
Thursday, May 29 || 9pm || free
Jazz Night Skylark’s
Enjoy some jazz at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Friday, May 30 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Geri Larkin--PLANT SEED, PULL WEED
At Village Books tonight, get your hands metaphorically dirty while learning from gardening guru Geri Larkin. Plant Seed, Pull Weed: Nurturing the Garden of Your Life intertwines the seasonal aspects of gardening, from planning and planting to nurturing and maintenance, with spiritual practice. Geri Larkin gave up a career as a management consultant to start a Zen meditation center in the heart of inner-city Detroit. She is the author of Stumbling Toward Enlightenment, The Chocolate Cake Sutra, Building a Business the Buddhist Way, and The Still Point Dhammapada. A Zen Buddhist "Guiding Teacher." She currently lives in Eugene, Oregon.

This author presentation is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com.
Friday, May 30 || 7:30pm || $7
At the Firehouse: Dance Film Series
At the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris St. in Fairhaven, take in a dance-related movie May 1, 15 and 30, part of the Dance Film Series sponsored by the Bellingham Repertory Dance Company.

The series kicks off May 1st with a showing of the Oscar-nominated documentary featuring the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Dancemaker. Admission is $20 and includes dessert and beverages.

The documentary Ballet Russe will be shown May 15th. And the feature film Billy Elliott will be shown May 30th.
Admission is $7 to these events.

Tickets may be purchased for all movies at Village Books, The Community Food Co-op, The Firehouse Cafe, or at the door. All proceeds from the film series will go toward funding BRDC's upcoming third season. More info by calling (360)306-0595

Go online for other events and a schedule of classes at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center. More Info...
Friday, May 30 || 7-9pm || free
Live at Sycamore Square
On the last Friday event of every month, a group of Sycamore Square business owners present lively entertainment--musicians, hula and belly dancers, hoop performances--on the landing outside of Coda Musical Instruments and the Archives.

Sycamore Square--1200 Harris Ave., corner of Harris & 12th Street
Friday, May 30 || 9pm-midnight || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: The Rane Nogales Jazz Trio
Enjoy classic jazz with the Rane Nogales Jazz Trio at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Saturday, May 31 || details to come
Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center Celebration & Boat Parade
Join in the festivities as the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center in Fairhaven (down Harris Avenue, near the public boat launch and the ferry terminal) celebrates its reopening. Details to come, but planned is a boat parade, music, food, prizes, demonstrations and more.

Call 360-714-8891 or visit the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center online
Saturday, May 31 || 2pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Gail Carson Levine with EVER
Fairhaven wll be abuzz today when Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine visits Village Books. Levine has created a stunning new world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens in this spellbinding story of Kezi, a girl confronted with a terrible destiny. Attempting to thwart her fate, Kezi and her love, Olus-- the god of wind and loneliness -- embark on a series of dangerous and seemingly impossible quests.

Gail Carson Levine grew up in New York City and has been writing all her life. Her first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a 1998 Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Fairest; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction book Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and the picture book Betsy Who Cried Wolf. Levine lives in the Hudson River Valley of New York State.

This author presentation is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com.
Saturday, May 31 || 7:30pm workshop; 8-11pm dancing || $8-$10 suggested donation
Contra Dance gathering at Fairhaven Library
Sponsored by Bellingham Old-Time Country Dance Society, enjoy some Contra dancing at the Fairhaven Library. No partner or experience necessary, but wear soft-sole shoes to to protect the floors at the library and refrain from wearing fragrances.

A workshop begins at 7:30, dancing goes from 8 to 11pm--with live, old-time fiddle music and a caller!

Fairhaven Library is at 1117 12th Street. Information at (360) 676-1554 or Bellingham Country Dance
Saturday, May 31 || 9pm || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: The Spencetet
Enjoy this classic jazz quartet at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-3642

June 2008

Sunday, June 1 || 2pm, 1st Sundays || free
VB Reads: Lesbian Book Group
Join Sarah at Village Books in Fairhaven for a monthly discussion of books by and about lesbians. This month... The intimacy of a cabin at Lake Tahoe provides the combustible setting that brings Diana Holland and Lane Christianson together in this passionate novel of first discovery, Curious Wine, by Katherine V. Forrest.

VB's Lesbian Book Club meets the first Sunday of every month in the Village Books Readings Gallery; authors do not usually attend the book groups.

For information on other gatherings at Village Books (monthly book groups, weekly story times, daily author events, etc.) visit the store, phone 671-2626, click on the Village Books link on the Fairhaven.com home page, or go to the VillageBooks.com website.
Sunday, June 1 || 7-10 pm || free
Acoustic Night at Skylark’s: Irish Session
Enjoy some traditional pub music at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Monday, June 2 || 7 pm, 1st Mondays || free
VB Reads: General Lit Group
Join a lively monthly discussion and meet other book lovers. This month the group will share thoughts on The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Set during World War II in Germany, this is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist--books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.

Plan ahead: July will be The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner; August will be A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson.

For information on other gatherings at Village Books (other monthly book groups, weekly story times, daily author events, etc.) click on the Village Books link on the Fairhaven.com home page, or the VillageBooks.com website
Tuesday, June 3 || 7:30pm, 1st, 2nd, & 4th Tuesdays || call for pricing
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers’ Beginner’s Class at Fairhaven Library
Meet upstairs at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.) to learn Scottish Country Dancing!

Info: Mary Anderson, 733-9084
Tuesday, June 3 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: PHILLIP MARGOLIN with EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
Vist Village Books for renowned lawyer-turned novelist Phillip Margolin. When private detective Dana Cutler is hired by an attorney with powerful political connections, the assignment seems simple enough. But when the college student Cutler's following turns up dead after a secret meeting with the president of the United States, she has to run for her life. Margolin has written 12 New York Times bestsellers -- each with compelling insider's view of criminal behavior that comes from his background as a longtime criminal defense attorney who has handled more than thirty murder cases. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

This author presentation is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com
Wednesday, June 4 || noon, 3rd Wednesdays || free
VB Reads: By the Book
Join this monthly discussion of books related to the world of business, held at Village Books,1200 11th Street and led by Janet Ott. In What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith, the author pinpoints 20 bad habits that stifle already successful careers as well as affect personal lives. Most are common behavioral problems, such as speaking when angry. Author is not attending.

Brown bag lunches are welcome, from home or from one of the nearby cafes.

For information on a variety of diverse book group meetings, weekly storytimes, as well at frequent author events, click on the link to Village Books' website on the Fairhaven.com home page, or visit Village Books
Wednesday, June 4 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, 3-7pm
Bellingham Farmers Market: On the Fairhaven Village Green
Enjoy the Bellingham Farmers Market, Fairhaven Style!

Every Wednesday, June 4 through September 3, the market comes to the Fairhaven Village Green. Enjoy the atmosphere of the neighborhood! And purchase your fresh produce, most of it locally and organically grown, plus other culinary offerings, flowers, crafts and more.

More info: call 360-647-2060 or visit www.bellinghamfarmers.org.
Wednesday, June 4 || 6pm, 1st Wednesdays || $10
Skylark’s Wine Tasting
Meet friends old and new in the loft of Skykark's Hidden Cafe and Wine Parlor to try out a selection of wines, along with cheese and other nibbles. Everyone is invited to this monthly event. Skylark's Hidden Cafe is at 1308 11th Street
Thursday, June 5 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: NCI Celebrates DHARMA BUMS 50th Anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the publication of Kerouac's cult-classic novel The Dharma Bums, join North Cascades Institute representatives for a spirited tribute to the literary history of the North Cascades. Professor, author and mountaineer Ron Dart will talk about Kerouac's time in our corner of the world, and Skagit Valley resident Jeff Muse will read selected prose and poetry. The gathering will also feature a slideshow of images from the North Cascades, including the work of John Suiter, John Scurlock and others. Bring your own alpine-inspired words to Village Books and help tie together mountains, mystics and the daring literary experiments the North Cascades have inspired from backcountry beat poets past and present.

This author presentation is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com
Thursday, June 5 || 7:15-8:15pm || free
Fairhaven Runners Fitness Forum: Nutrition Tune-up
At this free nutrition tune-up in Fairhaven--at Fairhaven Runners & Walkers and led by Fairhaven chiropractor Dr. Cherrelyn Seegers (a funner and forme competitive triathlete) -- learn about the best whole foods, what supplements work, and what you can consider eliminating from your plate. .

To inspire community athletes and anyone seeking better physical health, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers (on 11th Street across from Village Books) hosts free fitness forums each month at the store. For a schedule of forums, as well as weekly drop-in runs and walks, call Fairhaven Runners at 676-4955 or visit Fairhaven Runners & Walkers.
Saturday, June 7 || 10am || GBRC members free; nonmembers--$5 adult; $2 kids 18 & under
GBRC’s Race Beneath the Sun
An early summer Fairhaven tradition, Greater Bellingham Running Club's Race Beneath the Sun begins and ends at Fairhaven Park, just south of Fairhaven proper, on Chuckanut Drive. There's a a 5-mi race and a .5-mi kids fun run (starting 15 minutes earlier). The 5-mi course is mostly trail. Leaving Fairhaven Park the course turns west to the bay and loops around the off-leash dog-walking area and water treatment facility at the bay and returns east, gradually uphill, passing Fairhaven Park (approx 2.5 mi),and stays on the Interurban trail for an out-and-back segment that is mainly flat. Lots of awards for multiple age divisions and great treats after the race. Registration is day-of only, 9-9:45am at Fairhaven Park
Sunday, June 8 || tba
The Mind of Anxiety
Today at the Fairhaven Village Green, enjoy The Mind of Anxiety: Human Emotions Expressed Through Sculpture, Music and Dance. Created by HsiuChing Lin, this is a performance piece in connection with the College of Fine and Performing Arts at WWU that combines visual art, dance, music and theater, and is presented through an 85-foot-high sculptural fabric installation. Her collaborators include Peter Morris, Audrey Kelly, and Pam Kuntz.

Information: 360-389-6033.
Sunday, June 8 || 1:30 pm || free, but donations accepted
Pirates on the Fairhaven Village Green
Today on the Fairhaven Village Green, the Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra begins their concert series. Enjoy special arrangements, by Paul Sorensen, of "Pirates of the Carribean" film music. Also on the program will be Frank Sinatra tribute singer Arthur Alder.

Info: 360-223-8845.
Sunday, June 8 || 7-10 pm || free
Acoustic Night at Skylark’s: Irish Session
Enjoy some traditional pub music at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Tuesday, June 10 || 7:30pm, 1st, 2nd, & 4th Tuesdays || call for pricing
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers’ Beginner’s Class at Fairhaven Library
Meet upstairs at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.) to learn Scottish Country Dancing!

Info: Mary Anderson, 733-9084
Tuesday, June 10 || 6pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Laura Kalpakian’s MEMOIR WRITING CLASS
Join award-winning and much-honored novelist and story writer Laura Kalpakian, who lives in Bellingham, along with students from her "Writing the Modern Memoir" class for a special event tonight. These thirteen writers have been developing their narrative voices and honing their editing skills for a year.

Laura Kalpakian, a master of story and character, has received a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, a Pushcart Prize, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award (twice), and a PEN/West Award for the Best Short Fiction, among other honors. And her novel Gracedland was made into a TV-film produced by and starring Roseanne Barr. In addition to Memoir Club, Steps and Exes, Educating Waverley and others, Kalpakian's recent novel, American Cookery, is just recently in paperback.

This author event is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com
Wednesday, June 11 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, 3-7pm
Bellingham Farmers Market: On the Fairhaven Village Green
Enjoy the Bellingham Farmers Market, Fairhaven Style!

Every Wednesday, June 4 through September 3, the market comes to the Fairhaven Village Green. Enjoy the atmosphere of the neighborhood! And purchase your fresh produce, most of it locally and organically grown, plus other culinary offerings, flowers, crafts and more.

More info: call 360-647-2060 or visit www.bellinghamfarmers.org.
Thursday, June 12 || 5:30 pm || Free
Chuckanut Footrace Practice Fun Run/Walk
It's only a month until the Chuckanut Footrace on Saturday, July 12. To contribute to your training for the annual run that begins at Fairhaven's Marine Park (don't wait to register--last year if filled up a week before the event!) join the race organizers for a practice run/walk on the 7-mile course. Meet at Fairhaven Runners & Walkers on 11th Street before heading to the start, and run or walk the course all the way to Larrabee State Park. FR&W staffer Tara will lead runners, and a designated person will lead walkers.

Important: for this point-to-point seven-miler, you'll need to arrange your own transport back from Larrabee.

Check the newsletter at fairhavenrunners.com for six days a week of free running and walking opportunities.
Thursday, June 12 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Meghan Sayres with ANAHITA’S WOVEN RIDDLE
At Village Books tonight, novelist Meghan Sayres shares her debut novel, named one of "YALSA's" (Young Adult Library Services Association) Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults. In this enchanting story, a nomad in nineteenth-century Iran takes fate into her own hands when her father promises her in marriage to a man she dislikes. Anahita convinces her father to let her hold a contest in which potential suitors must correctly answer the riddle she has woven into her wedding carpet. Meghan Nuttall Sayres writes and weaves in Eastern Washington.

This author presentation is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com
Monday, June 16 || 6pm, third Mondays || free
VB Reads: Mother Jones Discussion Group
Come and meet other "MoJo" readers and discuss the latest issue. The discussions are held every other month on the third Monday at 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion.

For information on other gatherings at Village Books (monthly book groups, daily author events, etc.) click on the Village Books link on the Fairhaven.com home page, or the VillageBooks.com website
Monday, June 16 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Lawrence Cheek with YEAR OF THE BOAT
At Village Books tonight, Lawrence Cheek discusses his book and his experiences about building a classic wooden sailboat--a task more difficult than he imagined. While navigating his way through marine blueprints and epoxy, he struggles with issues that shape his family and personal life. In the end, his perseverance leads to greater self-awareness and a flawed—yet wholly satisfying—wooden sailboat. Cheek is the architecture critic for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and has been nominated twice for a Pulitzer Prize in criticism.

This author presentation is just one of the many offered through Village Books' Literature Live program, which also includes a variety of monthly book group discussions (usually sans author). For information on all Literature Live events--for kids and adults--visit the store at 1200 11th Street or at VillageBooks.com
Wednesday, June 18 || 7:30pm, 3rd Wednesdays || call for pricing
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers’ Intermediate/Combined Class at Fairhaven Library
Meet upstairs at the Fairhaven Library (1117 12th St.) to enjoy and get better at Scottish Country Dancing!

Info: Mary Anderson, 733-9084
Wednesday, June 18 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, 3-7pm
Bellingham Farmers Market: On the Fairhaven Village Green
Enjoy the Bellingham Farmers Market, Fairhaven Style!

Every Wednesday, June 4 through September 3, the market comes to the Fairhaven Village Green. Enjoy the atmosphere of the neighborhood! And purchase your fresh produce, most of it locally and organically grown, plus other culinary offerings, flowers, crafts and more.

More info: call 360-647-2060 or visit www.bellinghamfarmers.org.
Thursday, June 19 || 7:15-8:15pm || free
Fairhaven Runners & Walkers Fitness Forum: Walking Workouts
At Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, learn from a former nationally classed race walker about how to make aerobic walking part of your life. Cindy Paffumi will talk about the benefits of walking and provide tips. She will also preview her summer training program for walkers, which will begin in July and culminate with the Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K race in September, an option for her training participants.

To inspire community athletes and anyone seeking better physical health, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers (on 11th Street across from Village Books) hosts free fitness forums each month at the store. For a schedule of forums, as well as weekly drop-in runs and walks, call Fairhaven Runners at 676-4955 or visit Fairhaven Runners & Walkers.
Friday, June 20 || 8:30pm || free
Fairhaven Runners & Walkers Store Fun Run: A Solstice Run
Runners who love the southside or who are new to running around the south part of Bellingham, here's a great opportunity for a guided run and a chance to celebrate the summer solstice--the longest day of the year (16 hours and 11 minutes of light)--not far from Fairhaven. Meet store owners Steve and Genevie Roguski at Sehome High School's parking lot at 8:30pm for a run up to the Sehome Hill Arboretum Tower to catch the sunset at 9:17pm.

To inspire community athletes, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers hosts periodic group runs and walks, weekly drop-in runs and walks, as well as monthly fitness forums. For a full schedule, call or visit the store (676-4955; 1209 11th St.) or visit Fairhaven Runners & Walkers.
Friday, June 20 || 5-10 pm
Fairhaven Summer Solstice Walkabout
Wander the Fairhaven Historic District this long evening and take in local art exhibits and art demonstrations in all mediums, featured in over 25 galleries, shops and restaurants. You will meet some of the artists, have some refreshments, and still have time to fit in an early or late dinner in one of Fairhaven's many great restaurants
Saturday, June 21 || 9am || Pre-registration $10 individual, $20 family
Ninth Annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy
From the Fairhaven Village Green, enjoy a mostly-tail, friendly community walk/run sponsored by Village Books and Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, followed by age-group awards and prizes on the Green. All proceeds go to help the efforts of the Whatcom Literacy Council! The run includes a free half-mile run/race for younger kids at 8:30am.

Forms are available at both stores, or through Village Books' website. Preregistration is $10 for individual and $20 for families; day-of increases to $15 per individual and $25 for a family.
Monday, June 23 || 7pm || free, but sign up in advance
Village Books Open Mic Night
Village Books invites the local community and visitors to enjoy local talents as they share their written words. Or sign up to share some of your own!

For information on a variety of diverse book group meetings, book- and word-related events, as well at frequent author talks, click on the link to Village Books' website on the Fairhaven.com home page, or visit Village Books
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