Events in Fairhaven and on the Village Green

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August 2008

Saturday, August 9 || 11am-5pm, Fridays-Mondays, through August 4
At the Todd Gallery on Chuckanut: Chuckanut Wanderings
View a collection of paintings by Robert E. Todd, based on a year exploring the Chuckanuts.

The Todd Gallery is at 690 Chuckanut Drive, just a few miles south of Fairhaven. More info at 360-676-5606 or online.
Saturday, August 9 || 7-9pm || free
Boulevard Park Evening Concert
Just a short trail walk, drive or bike ride from downtown Fairhaven, enjoy an evening concert at Boulevard Park, presented by the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department.

Tonight he enjoy Sister Monk.
For more information on these concerts, phone 360-778-7000.
Saturday, August 9 || 7:30 pm
SHREK THE THIRD
Music: Doug Allen
Shrek the Third (2007, 92 min, PG) Outdoor Cinema on the Village Green.
Sunday, August 10 || 2pm & 6:30pm || $6-$10
Summerstock Lite--Comedia in the Park, near Fairhaven
Western Washington University's Summerstock traveling show this year will feature "Commedia in the Park," with several shows in or near Fairhaven!
*Today at 2pm and 6:30pm at nearby Lake Padden Park
*Fri., Aug. 15, 6:30pm at Fairhaven Village in the heart of Fairhaven
*and Sun.,Aug. 17, 2pm, again at Fairhaven Park.

Tickets are available at www.tickets.wwu.edu/ or by calling the WWU Box Office at 360-650-6146. More info through WWU's Summerstock program.
Tuesday, August 12 || 6-8pm
Summer Concert on the Green
The Gallus Brothers play some goodtime ragtime blues-- with a guitar and a suitcase-- on the Fairhaven Village Green stage, as part of the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department's Concerts in the Park series. Be sure to come to Fairhaven early for some shopping, and then enjoy a nice summer meal at a local restaurant. Or stroll down to the ferry terminal, or Marine Park! Make it a full afternoon in Fairhaven!
Wednesday, August 13 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, noon-5pm
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 the Bellingham Farmers Market website.
Friday, August 15 || 6:30pm || $6-$10
Summerstock Lite--Comedia in the Park, in Fairhaven
Western Washington University's Summerstock traveling show this year will feature "Commedia in the Park," with several shows in or near Fairhaven!
*Tonight, 6:30pm at Fairhaven Village in the heart of Fairhaven
*and Sun.,Aug. 17, 2pm, again at Fairhaven Park.

Tickets are available at www.tickets.wwu.edu/ or by calling the WWU Box Office at 360-650-6146. More info through WWU's Summerstock program.
Saturday, August 16 || 7:00 pm
THE BUSINESS OF FANCYDANCING
Tonight's film will be extra special, with a guest appearance by award-winning and bestselling novelist, poet and film-maker SHERMAN ALEXIE, and it will be part of Village Books' Chuckanut Radio Hour.

The Business of Fancydancing (2002, 103 min) Movie based on the book by Coeur d'Alene/Spokane Indian Sherman Alexie, who now lives in Seattle. Outdoor Cinema on the Village Green.
Sunday, August 17 || 6:30pm || $6-$10
Summerstock Lite--Comedia in the Park, in Fairhaven
Western Washington University's Summerstock traveling show this year will feature "Commedia in the Park," with several shows in or near Fairhaven!
Today 2pm, at nearby Fairhaven Park.

Tickets are available at www.tickets.wwu.edu/ or by calling the WWU Box Office at 360-650-6146. More info through WWU's Summerstock program.
Sunday, August 17 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Ken Wilcox with TRAILS OF THE CHUCKANUT MOUNTAINS MAP
Village Books presents a slideshow with Ken Wilcox about the many great trails in the Chuckanut Mountains. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this map are donated to the Chuckanut Conservancy to help promote and restore public land in the Chuckanuts. Ken Wilcox has lived in the community since 1967 and is an avid explorer of the North Cascades, as well as a writer and consultant for environmental and recreation projects. His books include, Hiking Whatcom County, Hiking Snohomish County, and Hiking the San Juan Islands.

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, August 18 || daily through August || free
the bunch featured artist: Leslie Diane Smith - “Lavender in Bloom”
Featured in July and August at the bunch, in Fairhaven, is the photographic work of Leslie Diane Smith and her Lavender in Bloom exhibit. This is a collection of photos taken at Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm in Sequim.

the bunch is located at 1005 Harris Ave., Fairhaven. Info: 671-5769 or visit the bunch
Wednesday, August 20 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, noon-5pm
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 the Bellingham Farmers Market website.
Wednesday, August 20 || 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."
More info at www.honorday.org
Saturday, August 23 || August 23-24 || pricing info to come
Bay2Bay Bike Ride
Whatcom County North Rotary's Bay2Bay 2-day bike ride starts and ends at the Fairhaven Village Green. For more information, visit www.wcnrotary.org.
Saturday, August 23 || 7:00 pm
FERRIS BEULLER’S DAY OFF
Music: Ron Hardesty
Ferris Beuller's Day Off (1986, 102 min, PG 13) Outdoor Cinema on the Village Green.
Sunday, August 24 || 11am-5pm, Fridays-Mondays, through August 4
At the Todd Gallery on Chuckanut: Chuckanut Wanderings
View a collection of paintings by Robert E. Todd, based on a year exploring the Chuckanuts.

The Todd Gallery is at 690 Chuckanut Drive, just a few miles south of Fairhaven. More info at 360-676-5606 or online.
Monday, August 25 || 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
Wednesday, August 27 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, noon-5pm
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 the Bellingham Farmers Market website.
Friday, August 29 || daily through August || free
the bunch featured artist: Leslie Diane Smith - “Lavender in Bloom”
Featured in July and August at the bunch, in Fairhaven, is the photographic work of Leslie Diane Smith and her Lavender in Bloom exhibit. This is a collection of photos taken at Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm in Sequim.

the bunch is located at 1005 Harris Ave., Fairhaven. Info: 671-5769 or visit the bunch
Saturday, August 30 || 6 pm-sunset || free
Community Dance on Taylor Dock
Amble on down the trail, or hop on your bike to the beautiful Taylor Dock near Boulevard Park, and dance until sunset! The Bellingham Parks & Recreation hosts this annual gathering for the community, this year with music by Jon Parry and Joe Paquin (and Friends), with some "honkytonkcajunhipiebillyblues".

photo courtesy of the City of Bellingham.

Saturday, August 30 || 7:00 pm
HORTON HEARS A WHO!
Music: Amber Darland
Horton Hears a Who (2008, 88 min, G) Outdoor Cinema on the Village Green.

September 2008

Monday, September 1 || 7pm, 1st Mondays || free
VB Reads: General Literature Book Group
Led by Cindi, a staffer at Village Books, this monthly discussion group meets at the store at 1200 11th Street to talk about a variety of general literature. This month discuss The Zero by Jess Walter, a story of humor, horror and bewilderment.

VB Reads... General Literature Book Club meets the first Monday of every month in the Village Books Readings Gallery; authors do not attend the book group discussion.

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.
Wednesday, September 3 || noon, 1st Wednesdays || free
VB Reads: By the Book
Join this monthly discussion led by community member Janet Ott, of books related to the world of business--at Village Books,1200 11th Street. This month's book is The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources by Lynne Twist (author not attending). By examining attitudes toward money--earning it, spending it, and giving it away-- can offer surprising insight into life, values, and the essense of prosperity.

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

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.
Wednesday, September 3 || Every Wednesday June 4-Sept. 3, noon-5pm
Bellingham Farmers Market: On the Fairhaven Village Green - THE LAST DAY!!
This is your last chance of the season to 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 the Bellingham Farmers Market website.
Saturday, September 6 || 1-4pm || more info to come
The Big Fairhaven Salmon Barbeque
Fairhaven was famous for this event in the 1980s, and now it's back after a hugely popular return last year!

Whether you're a neighbor or a visitor, come to Fairhaven for the day and take for this big party, on the Village Green, of course. The menu includes Pacific Northwest salmon--cooked by fishermen who know the best barbequing techniques-- plus salad, bread, corn on the cob, beverage and dessert. You can count on great music and other fun, too. The food service begins around 1:30pm.
Sunday, September 7 || 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 talk about Ammonite by Nicola Griffith, about a female anthropologist who tests and studies members--all female-- of an atypical population after a virus destroys all the men on the planet.

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 group discussion.

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.
Saturday, September 13 || 8:30am || $20, pre-registration only, through 9/03
Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K Race
Take part in one of the biggest running events in Bellingham, and one with a huge post-race party at the Fairhaven Village Green. This 9.3-mile loop race features Bellingham Bay's beautiful waterfront trail, with views of the San Juan Islands, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Baker. Finish the USATF-certified course at Fairhaven's Village Green, just a block from the start. Walkers welcome. Presented in partnership with Bellingham Parks & Recreation.

More information and registration is at Fairhaven Runners and Walkers . Pre-registration is only through September 3 and available at Fairhaven Runners & Walkers; there is no day-of-race registration.

To inspire community athletes and anyone seeking better physical health, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers (on 11th Street across from Village Books) also hosts free fitness forums each month at the store. For a schedule of forums, as well as other weekly drop-in runs and walks, call Fairhaven Runners at 676-4955 or visit Fairhaven Runners & Walkers.
Sunday, September 14 || Registration begins at 7 am || entry fee/donation suggestion to come
Chuckanut Century Ride for Hospice
The Mount Baker Bicycle Club sponsors this ride in support of the Whatcom Hospice. There is a choice of routes from 25 miles to 124 miles (a metric double century ride), with many riders going through Fairhaven between 7-9am, and later again in the day. More information will be available through the Mt. Baker Bicycle Club soon
Monday, September 15 || 6pm, third Mondays every other month || 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

October 2008

Sunday, October 12 || 11am || $15 pre-registration (by Oct. 2); $20 after Oct. 2
RunningShoes.com Mountain Bike Duathlon
Near Fairhaven, just up from the interstate, is Lake Padden Park, where you can have all sorts of oudoor fun before or after visiting the business district. It's also a place for a number of Bellingham Parks & Rec events.

Today, runners and mountain bikers can enjoy a challenging mountain bike duathlon. Run 2.6 miles around the lake, mountain bike the trails above the lake 6 miles, then run 2.6 miles again. There will also be a FREE Youth Duathlon sponsored by the Whatcom YMCA after the race. To register online or print out a registration form, go to www.trithecookie.com.
Friday, October 31 || 3-6 pm
Halloween in Historic Fairhaven
All sorts of small goblins, princesses, wizards, heroes, animals--and some unidentified creatures--will be swarming the streets of the Historic District during our special event for the little ones. Shops will be decorated for the holiday, and there will be treats for all Downtown Fairhaven.

November 2008

Friday, November 28 || 5-10 pm
Fairhaven Holiday Tour d’Art Gallery Walk & Tree Lighting
This is the start of the holidays in the historic district. Gather in the cobblestone walk for the tree lighting at 5:00 pm, followed by a stroll through Fairhaven shops and galleries to see original art displays, enjoy treats and drinks, and find those special artistic gifts
Saturday, November 29 || 5-10 pm
Fairhaven Holiday Tour d’Art Gallery Walk
Start your holidays in the historic district with a stroll through Fairhaven shops and galleries to see original art displays, enjoy treats and drinks, and find those special artistic gifts. You might want to stop in for dinner at one of Fairhaven's fine restaurants.
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