Events in Fairhaven and on the Village Green

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May 2008

Friday, May 9 || 7pm || free
Family Movie Night at Fairhaven Library
Read the book, watch the movie, each second Friday of the month in the Fairhaven Library Auditorium. This month enjoy the 2003 adaptation of Mary Rogers' hilarious story of a mother and her teenage daughter who swap places.

Contact the Fairhaven Branch Library at 360-778-7188 for more information,
Friday, May 9 || 8pm Thursday-Saturday || $10 in advance at Village Books or Community Food Coop; $15 at the door
At the Firehouse: Found Peace--A Mother’s Day Collection
Tonight at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris St. in Fairhaven, enjoy "Found Peace" -- a theatrical collaboration inspired by Julia Ward Howe's "Mother's Day Proclamation." Created by Bellingham writers and actors Carolyn McCarthy and Karee Wardrop, the show portrays mothers navigating the difficult terrain of war and peace with their children.

Questions? Call 647-0741 or visit www.carolynmcc.com

For other events and a schedule of classes at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, visit them online
Friday, May 9 || 9pm || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: Ray Downey & Tim Matheis
Enjoy jazz sax and guitar at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Saturday, May 10 || 8 am, Saturdays || free
Fairhaven Walking Group
The Fairhaven walking group, sponsored in part by Fairhaven Runners and Walkers, meets every Saturday for a free walk with some friendly folks who like to walk at a variety of paces. The meeting location varies from week to week.

This Saturday, meet at Fairhaven's Village Green and walk the trail to Bellingham's market depot, then back for round-trip.

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
Saturday, May 10 || 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 10 || noon || free
World Fair Trade Coffee Break on the Fairhaven Village Green
Aiming to help set a world record for the biggest ever "coffee break," Fair Trade Haven (in Fairhaven, adjacent to the Village Green, next to the Colophon Cafe) and local roaster Moka Joe Coffee will stage a "Fair Trade Coffee Break" in honor of World Fair Trade Day. This will be one of many Fair Trade Coffee Breaks held simultaneously around the world, and will focus on the benefits of fair trade for farmers, consumers, and the environment.

The folks from Fair Trade Haven and Moka Joe will distribute free fair trade coffee and other fair trade goodies. In order to set the world record, the events will have to draw over 5,000 people throughout the U.S. participating at the same time.

In addition to fair trade coffee, anyone who attends can sample fair trade sugar, tea, nuts and chocolate. Information and guides to fair trade will be readily available. Stop by for some great, and fair trade, coffee and othe goodies!
Saturday, May 10 || 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
Saturday, May 10 || 1-5 pm || price varies
Wine Tasting at Purple Smile
Each Saturday, Purple Smile Wines invites you to sample the wares of a visiting wine maker or distributor. The wine shop is at 1143 11th Street, between Avenue Bread and the Fairhaven Toy Garden
Saturday, May 10 || 10 am-4 pm || free
Backyard Habitat and Native Flora Fair on the Village Green
Enjoy a full-day in Fairhaven--come early for breakfast or lunch, stay late for some shopping and dinner--and learn about native habitat for your homes.

This annual free event on the Fairhaven Village Green features guided walks and garden tours, presentations on native plants and backyard habitat gardening, information booths, a native plant sale, kids' activities, displays of bird houses, and more. You can also bring your excess plastic garden pots (cleaned and sorted), for recycling.

Backyard tours will be from 11am-3pm, and a map to the site can be picked up at the Village Green any time during the event (10am-4pm) at the Backyard Habitat booth.

You can also join a volunteer effort to certify Bellingham as a Wildlife Friendly Community with the National Wildlife Federation.
Sponsored by Bellingham Parks and Recreation Backyard Habitat Program and the Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society.
Saturday, May 10 || all day; details to come || details and fee information coming soon
Fairhaven Runners Fitness Forum: ChiRunning One-day Clinic
As follow-up to the April 24 fitness forum, you are invited to attend a one-day ChiRunning workshop with Master Instructor Mary Lindahl. Enjoy personal gait analysis and coaching related to ChiRunning, whose principles include mid-foot landing and not overstriding, a forward lean, and strategies based on the laws of physics and Tai Chi. Details and fee information coming to www.FairhavenRunners.com soon.

To inspire community athletes, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers hosts free fitness forums each month at the store. For a schedule of forums, as well as weekly drop-in runs and walks, visit Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Saturday, May 10 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: Linda Chalker-Scott with THE INFORMED GARDENER
Are native plants the best choice for sustainable landscaping? Are organic products better or safer than synthetic ones? What is the best way to control weeds--fabric or mulch? Learn Linda Chalker-Scott's discovery of truths that originated in traditional agriculture, that, in many cases, are damaging to both plant and environmental health. Linda Chalker-Scott has spent more than 20 years as a university researcher and educator in the field of plant physiology. She is an urban horticulturist and associate professor at Puyallup Research and Extension Center/Washington State University and the Washington State editor of MasterGardener magazine.

This 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 (671-2626) or at VillageBooks.com.
Saturday, May 10 || 8pm Thursday-Saturday || $10 in advance at Village Books or Community Food Coop; $15 at the door
At the Firehouse: Found Peace--A Mother’s Day Collection
Tonight at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris St. in Fairhaven, enjoy "Found Peace" -- a theatrical collaboration inspired by Julia Ward Howe's "Mother's Day Proclamation." Created by Bellingham writers and actors Carolyn McCarthy and Karee Wardrop, the show portrays mothers navigating the difficult terrain of war and peace with their children.

Questions? Call 647-0741 or visit www.carolynmcc.com

For other events and a schedule of classes at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, visit them online
Saturday, May 10 || 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 715-2642
Sunday, May 11 || 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.
Sunday, May 11 || 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, May 13 || 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, May 13 || 4-5pm || free
Adults Knit at Fairhaven Library
Adults are invited to come together to enjoy an hour of knitting at the Fairhaven Branch Library, Auditorium. Books, patterns, instruction provided, but bring your own yarn and needles. Please call the Fairhaven Branch Library at 360-778-7188 to register (required)
Tuesday, May 13 || 7pm || free
Children’s Book Week Event: Silvana & Sondra Clark, 77 CREATIVE WAYS KIDS CAN SERVE
Children's Book Week, traditionally celebrated nationwide in November, has moved to spring. At Village Books in Fairhaven, join mother and daughter Silvana and Sondra Clark, of Bellingham, for the first Book Week events. Sondra Clark wrote her first book when she was eight-years-old with her mother's encouragement. Her latest book, 77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve, is great for kids (aged 8-13) who want to get involved in the community and for parents who want to encourage them. Aimed

A junior in high school, Sondra has traveled the world, written eight books, and was the youngest Olympic torch bearer out of 11,000 runners. Silvana Clark has written 11 books, including 12 Going on 29: Surviving Your Daughter's Tween Years with Sondra.

For more information on events at Village Books, click on the VB link on Fairhaven.com's home page, or visit Village Books' website. Village Books Readings Gallery, 1200 11th Street.
Wednesday, May 14 || 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
Wednesday, May 14 || 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 778-7188 to register.
Wednesday, May 14 || 6:30-8pm || $39, register with WCC
Art of Cooking in Fairhaven: Panini Party!--at Pacific Chef
Learn the ropes for making the perfect panini as Cindy McKinney brings this popular sandwich to Pacific Chef, in the heart of Fairhaven. Cindy will unveil for your tasting enjoyment a trio of panini sandwiches: a grilled turkey/bacon/arugula/gorgonzola; a portobello/ spinach/grilled red onions with pesto mayo; and a chicken breast/fresh basil leaves/roasted red peppers/fontina with sundried tomato aioli.

Class is held at Pacific Chef in the heart of Fairhaven, but sign up (through WCC's Community Ed program) with a friend for a fun outing in Fairhaven
Wednesday, May 14 || 6-8 pm || free--plan to get to Fairhaven early for a late lunch or early dinner!
Ride of Silence & Celebration of Trail Bridges-- the Fairhaven Village Green
Gather at the Fairhaven Village Green and ride to honor the memory of people injured while walking or bicycling. Celebrate the trail bridges like Taylor Dock and Railroad Trail/ Alabama St. Bridge that help improve safety and accessibility for all.

More information on this ride and happenings in connection with Bike Month and Bike to Work and School Day, and biking in general, at Everybody BIKE
Thursday, May 15 || 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...
Thursday, May 15 || 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 16 || 6:30-10am || free
Bike to Work & School Day--ride through Fairhaven!
Bike to Work and School Day 2008 is Friday, May 16, 6:30 - 10:00 am, Bike or walk this day (and others!), and between 6:30 and 10 in the morning, you can stop at one of the 30 Celebration Stations throughout Whatcom County and get gifts, refreshments, cheer, and a chance to win great prizes. There will be at least 1 Celebration Station in Fairhaven!

More information on happenings in connection with Bike Month and Bike to Work and School Day at www. everybodybike.com
Friday, May 16 || daily, May 16-18
Shoe Drive for Charity
12th Street Shoes in Fairhaven is asking customers to bring in a pair of gently worn shoes and receive an additional $5 off a new pair during their Anniversary Sale weekend. All women’s shoes will be donated to the YWCA's Back to Work Boutique, and men's shoes to the Hope House. New shoes will also be donated to these charities by Naot footwear.

More info: 733-2066
Friday, May 16 || 7-8pm || free
Family Story Night at Fairhaven Library
The Bellingham Public Library presents members of the Bellingham Storyteller's Guild as they weave family stories for ages 6 & up (including adults!) at the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven branch.

Contact the Fairhaven Branch Library at 360-778-7188 for more information.
Friday, May 16 || 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 17 || 9am-4pm || $125; register with WCC
Your Digital Camera, Beyond the Basics--in Fairhaven
Advance your digital camera skills at a class that begins at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven (at the bottom of Harris Avenue). The morning portion at the Cruise Terminal will include studying light and composition and capturing the world through your camera lens. The afternoon will be spent in Whatcom Community College's computer lab, where you will process and fine-tune your images. A Lunch break from noon to 1pm allows for lunch at one of Fairhaven's great restaurants before heading to the afternoon session at WCC.

More information and registration for this class is through Whatcom Community College's Community Education Program
Saturday, May 17 || 11am-1pm || $39, register with WCC
Art of Cooking in Fairhaven: Seafood Fiesta--at Pacific Chef
Iinstructor Ana Cecilia Dominguez Jackson returns to Pacific Chef to combine the catch of the day with the flavors of Mexico! She will showcase a trio of her favorite seafood dishes: Puerto Vallarta-style halibut tacos with an achiote marinade, Tostadas Ceviche, and San Felipe-style shrimp cocktails. Her selected recipes are healthy, tasty and low in calories.

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
Saturday, May 17 || 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 17 || varies by category
Ski to Sea: Junior Race
While not in Fairhaven proper, Lake Padden is practically adjacent to our historic district. So before you go to the lake to watch your kids in the race (or race yourself)--or after-- plan on a visit to Fairhaven's many great businesses and restaurants.

If you're interested in putting together a team for the Junior Ski to Sea Race (elementary, middle school, and community (all ages) categories), visit the Ski to Sea website for info
Saturday, May 17 || contact the boating center for details
Paddler Rescue Course
At the recently re-opened Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center (on Harris Avenue in Fairhaven near the public boat launch and the ferry terminal), you can take classes on a number of paddling and rowing-related disciplines. The Paddler Rescue is a 3-hour course geared toward prepping for Ski to Sea.

For more info, call 360-714-8891 or visit the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center website
Saturday, May 17 || 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 17 || daily, May 16-18
Shoe Drive for Charity
12th Street Shoes in Fairhaven is asking customers to bring in a pair of gently worn shoes and receive an additional $5 off a new pair during their Anniversary Sale weekend. All women’s shoes will be donated to the YWCA's Back to Work Boutique, and men's shoes to the Hope House. New shoes will also be donated to these charities by Naot footwear.

More info: 733-2066
Saturday, May 17 || 1-3pm
Village Books’ South Bay Trail Work Party
Village Books hosts regular work parties for their adopted section of the South Bay Trail, and everyone is invited to join. We’ll meet at the trailhead at the corner of 10th Street and Douglas Avenue. Tools and gloves will be provided, but wear long sleeves and bring drinking water.

For more information, email chuck@villagebooks.com.
Saturday, May 17 || 7pm || free
Literature Live at Village Books: John Straley with THE BIG BOTH WAYS
An ever popular visitor to Fairhaven and Village Books, John Straley, from Alaska, returns with latest mystery, a heart-stopping adventure up the Inside Passage from Puget Sound to Alaska. Straley is the author of six novels, including The Woman Who Married a Bear, which won the 1993 Shamus Award for best first novel, and Cold Water Burning, short-listed for the Shamus best novel of 2001 award. John Straley is a criminal investigator, a poet, and is currently the Writer Laureate of the State of Alaska.

"Now and then a writer dares to flout the rules and, in so doing, carves out a niche that belongs to him alone. John Straley's novels are like no other."—San Diego Tribune

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 17 || 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 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 17 || 9pm-midnight || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: The Unusuals
Enjoy this casual jazz trio at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Sunday, May 18 || daily, May 16-18
Shoe Drive for Charity
12th Street Shoes in Fairhaven is asking customers to bring in a pair of gently worn shoes and receive an additional $5 off a new pair during their Anniversary Sale weekend. All women’s shoes will be donated to the YWCA's Back to Work Boutique, and men's shoes to the Hope House. New shoes will also be donated to these charities by Naot footwear.

More info: 733-2066
Sunday, May 18 || 3pm || $15 general, $12 seniors, $10 students in advance or at the door
Friends of the Firehouse Keyboard Concert: French Finale
Friends of the Firehouse Keyboard Concerts showcase Washington musicians at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris St., in Fairhaven. Today is the season's last show and will feature four pianists, Ford Hill, Jeffrey Gilliam, Dan Sabo and Victoria Ebel-Sabo performing atmospheric French compositions: Chabrier's Idylle, Debussy's Claire de Lune, La soiree dans Grenade, and Suite Pour Le Piano, and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin and his Sonatine.

For more info and/or advance tickets contact (360) 671-6104, 360-661-5984, or bellinghamhouseconcerts@gmail.com.

For other events and a schedule of classes at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center online.
Sunday, May 18 || 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, May 19 || 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, May 19 || 7-7:30pm || free
Jammies & Stories at Fairhaven Library
Children 6 and up, with parents, can dress in jammies and enjoy stories at the Fairhaven Branch Library! This month the feature is stories by Janet Peterson! Refreshments generously provided by the Southside Food Pavilion.

Contact the Fairhaven Branch Library at 360-778-7188 for more information.
Tuesday, May 20 || 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.
Wednesday, May 21 || 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
Thursday, May 22 || contact the boating center for details
Paddler Rescue Course
At the recently re-opened Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center (on Harris Avenue in Fairhaven near the public boat launch and the ferry terminal), you can take classes on a number of paddling and rowing-related disciplines. The Paddler Rescue is a 3-hour course geared toward prepping for Ski to Sea.

For more info, call 360-714-8891 or visit the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center website
Thursday, May 22 || 7-10pm Thursdays & Sundays (9pm Fri & Sat) || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: The Otters
Enjoy jazz guitar and vocals at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Friday, May 23 || 9pm || free
Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: Ray Downey & Tim Matheis
Enjoy jazz sax and guitar at Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlor in Fairhaven (1308 Eleventh St.). For info, call 715-2642
Saturday, May 24 || 8 am, Saturdays || free
Fairhaven Walking Group
The Fairhaven walking group, sponsored in part by Fairhaven Runners and Walkers, meets every Saturday for a free walk with some friendly folks who like to walk at a variety of paces. The meeting location varies from week to week.

This Saturday, eet at Lake Padden, at the park entrance by the showers and swimming area (NOT the golf course entrance). Two loops around the lake for 5.2 miles.
Afterward, head back down to Fairhaven to enjoy some of the neighborhood's offerings!

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
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