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Follow Dale McKinnon’s Row to FairhavenSunday, July 18, 2004)
Dale McKinnon is rowing from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Fairhaven - over 700 miles - as a personal challenge and to help troubled teenagers. She has now rowed over 300 miles along the wild coast of Canada. We can help by donating for every mile she rows to the Northwest Youth Services. You can go to their website and make a pledge. It all goes for their programs to help teens in trouble.
Dale’s rowboat being lowered into the cove next to the Addenbroke Lighthouse on the British Columbia coast. Sylvia, the daughter of the lighthouse keepers, is shown guiding her boat as it is lowered by the crane. Dale is over half way to Fairhaven on her over 700-mile rowing journey from Ketchikan, Alaska. More photos are posted on the page tracking Dales journey. She is doing it to raise money to help troubled teenagers. Outdoor Cinema Is PopularSaturday, July 17, 2004)
Music till sunset and then an enjoyable family movie. It proved popular again this evening for the movie ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’. The nights stay warm and blankets are spread on the grass and lawn chairs on the brick pavers around the green. Popcorn and drinks are sold. Fairhaven businesses sponsor the movies. Find a movie that you like and plan a Saturday evening with someone you love - you will really enjoy the experience. Donations are $4 a person or $10 for a family. Every Saturday evening, ending on Sep 11 with ‘Peter Pan’. Boat Launch Weekend ActionFriday, July 16, 2004)
The Fairhaven boat launching ramp was busy this afternoon as folks headed out for the weekend. Where? San Juan Islands, Inati Bay on Lummi Island across Bellingham Bay, a quiet weekend anchored in Chuckanut Bay - and even for a sunset cruise on the bay. In the background is the South Hill neighborhood above the Fairhaven Historic District. Cleaning Kayaks at the BoatworksSaturday, July 10, 2004)
Renting a kayak for an hour or a day is popular this time of year down at the Fairhaven Boatworks. Here, Forrest hoses off the salt water from returned boats late this afternoon. Whether exploring the shoreline down towards Chuckanut Bay or the Bellingham waterfront, or going across the bay to Lummi Island, Fairhaven is the perfect place to start from and return to. Storytellers on StageFriday, July 9, 2004)
Storytellers held the stage on the Village Green this evening. Allison from the Seattle area was one of many who told tales for an appreciative audience. The National Storytelling Conference is being held this week at Western Washington University in Bellingham. The Village Green is only one of several venues around town where the storytellers are presenting their tales and skills. Wednesday Farmer’s MarketWednesday, July 7, 2004)
This season’s berries are now available. County growers are setting up their tables on the Village Green every Wednesday afternoon from 3 pm to 7 pm. The berry season is now at its height, and Whatcom County grows some of the best in the country. The Farmer’s Market runs every Wednesday afternoon till October. Even just wandering the green and taking in all the activity is worth while. We invite you to visit. The Independents Sidewalk SaleSaturday, July 3, 2004)
The pergola is a perfect place for long tables of sale items on the Village Green. The Independents Sidewalk Sale has perfect weather and great bargains. Many Fairhaven shops have tables of items on display. Above is the Village Books tables with intent browsers. The sale went from 10 am till 4 pm and was a first by the merchants. There was also music with Chuck Dingee and Prozac Mtn Boys. Another fun day on our new Fairhaven Village Green. Bowler Hat Society Formal PortraitThursday, July 1, 2004)
Rodrigo del Pozo, eminent Fairhaven photographer high on the ladder, takes the formal portrait of the Fairhaven Bowler Hat Society this evening on the Village Green. With the bronze statue of Fairhaven founder Dirty Dan Harris lost in the middle of this photo, 79 members of the 200+ society squint into the bight evening sun. The society is actually an informal group instigated by Brian Griffin, a retired fellow who keeps coming up with fun community ideas. If you have a bowler hat, then you are a member. Yep - they are all wearing their bowlers. As is Dan Harris. Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema SeasonSaturday, June 26, 2004)
The first outdoor movie of the summer played to a full Village Green tonight. The Traveling Pickford Show, produced by the Whatcom Film Association, opened the 12-week season before a crowd of over 700 people. Every Saturday evening at sunset ‘til September 11 will feature a family movie and pre-show entertainment. Donations of $4 per person or $10 per family are requested.
The refurbished movie screen showed its improved viewing quality last night. Comcast provided the funds to plaster over the concrete blocks to a smooth surface and then paint the plaster a clean white. The fun and good feeling of outdoor movies are much of the reason so many folks attend. Keeping the Flowers BrightThursday, June 24, 2004)
The Fairhaven Lions Club has kept the hanging flowers watered every summer for years now. Every morning during the summer, according to Gene Staggs, above. He is using a golf cart with a watering system that is provided by the Jacaranda Corporation, a Fairhaven company. The flowers are put up in early May and stay ‘til the beginning of October. Gene shares this duty with fout other Lions Club members. The flowers are a project of the Fairhaven Association, the organization of district businesses. Bocce Tournament Great SuccessSaturday, June 19, 2004)
The final game was well played, with Timothy Villhauer’s team “Undecided” taking the trophy. Yep, Timothy didn’t come up with a catchy name fast enough and the committee left his name as originally entered. It was a perfect day in Fairhaven with over 100 people participating in the tournament. Gallery Walk on Beautiful EveningFriday, June 18, 2004)
People filled the sidewalks of Historic Fairhaven this evening. A gentle sunshine and perfect summer evening temperature made for a great gallery walk. Shops and galleries had artists present, special displays and refreshments. The scene above looks up Harris Ave.
With Mannino’s restaurant now open, the cobblestone walkway to the Village Green has become another little special place in Fairhaven.
Looking down Harris Ave on a perfect summer evening, with the islands across Bellingham Bay barely visible. The Gallery Walk went ‘til 10 pm, and all accounts are it was great for everyone. Summer MornThursday, June 17, 2004)
Harris Avenue early in the morning. Three blocks lined with shops and galleries awaits the Gallery Walk on Friday evening. Fairhaven and all the shops will be at their best for tomorrow evening’s fun time. Practicing for the TournamentTuesday, June 15, 2004)
Three Bocce courts will be in play for the Bocce Ball Tournament. The photo above shows one of the practice sessions last week. Last report; you can see a full page of photos and reports on the Bocce Page. Improved Outdoor CinemaWednesday, June 9, 2004)
A smooth coat of plaster was applied to the movie screen on the Village Green this week. When fully dry in a couple weeks, the smooth white plaster will improve the quality of movies. Above, Juan Galindo, who did the work, is removing the edge tape after his final trowling. Comcast Cable provided the funds for this work. They are also helping sponsor the Saturday evening outdoor movies this summer. We thank them for their community spirit. The first movie is on June 26 and they continue every Saturday, with the last movie on September 11. Movies start just after sunset. Summer Street Art in FairhavenMonday, June 7, 2004)
Flowers on all the light poles - carefully watered and tended all summer by our Lions Club members. The Fairhaven Association, the organization of merchants and building owners, funds the summer tending and winter greenhouse caring. For over twenty summers, the hanging flowers have been a part of our street scene. Festival Rocks All AfternoonSunday, May 30, 2004)
To Full Page of Festival Photos The Walrus played to a full crowd from the temporary stage on Mckenzie Ave. They were one of five bands that played into the evening. As the first racers finished about 2 pm, the sun came out and warmed up the party. A full page of festival photos is being put together for posting. Marching Down Cornwall AvenueSaturday, May 29, 2004)
Bowler Hat Society marches down Cornwall Ave carrying the new district banner. They and the Ladies of the Evening Society all went up to Bellingham today and participated in the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce Ski to Sea parade. We have more photos of the ladies and lads on a page of their own. Movie “Summer Garden” FilmingSunday, May 23, 2004)
Camera - Action. Fairhaven College students were filming a movie at Harris and 11th this morning. It is part of a major program for one of the students. The finished full-length feature film will be shown next winter at the Pickford Theatre in Bellingham. New Fairhaven Market ManagerWednesday, May 19, 2004)
Meet Tracy Cozby, the new manager of our Fairhaven Market. Haggen, Inc., a Bellingham-based grocery store chain, took over ownership of the store when it opened this morning. An early-morning trip to the Market showed me familiar faces, same store and same products.
Say “Hi” to Tracy next time you are in the store. We welcome her and Haggen to Fairhaven. Village Green a Favorite PlaceTuesday, May 18, 2004)
The Village Green is beginning its second summer of use for events. This year promises to be more popular as more groups discover how well it works. Over the weekend, the Washington Native Plant Society held a plant sale and general gathering. Rain or shine, the covered pergola provides 21 booth spaces that work well for most any sort of event. The Green is a Bellingham city park and can be reserved through the Parks Department. Driving on the Alaska FerryMonday, May 10, 2004)
Driving to Alaska via the ferry is the start of some great vacations. Here, Virgil, the chief purser of the Malaspina, is checking the tickets as cars, trucks and campers board for the Tuesday evening sailing. Next stop is Ketchikan Alaska, on Thursday morning, 36 hours out from Fairhaven. The ferry continues on to Sitka, Skagway and other towns before returning to Fairhaven the next Tuesday. Many folks taking the Ferry arrive here a day or two ahead of schedule to enjoy Fairhaven - and to make sure they are not late for the ferry. Plus, Fairhaven is a great place to buy items needed for their trip. We in Fairhaven invite all Alaska-bound travelers to spend a day here before boarding. You will enjoy it. Alaska Ferry Arrives in FairhavenFriday, May 7, 2004)
Every Friday morning, the Alaska Ferry arrives at the Cruise Terminal down at the foot of Harris Ave. Arriving this morning at 7:30 am, 36 hours non-stop from Ketchikan, the ferry will leave this evening about 6:30 pm. We love being the southern terminus of the ferry. We provide hospitality to a lot of interesting folks going to and coming from Alaska each week. Fairhaven is a more fun place because of the Alaska Ferry. Outside Dining In FairhavenThursday, May 6, 2004)
We counted 6 restaurants with their outside tables set up in Fairhaven. Above, Jacci takes an order at her Fish & Chips eatery at the double decker bus. Some others are the Colophon, Mambo Italiano, D’Annas, Stanello’s and Skylark’s, with their outside tables now set up and serving. Summer has arrived in Fairhaven. |
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