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Skylark’s Hidden Cafe Has the Halloween SpiritThursday, October 24, 2002)
er, rather spiders. Owner Don White has gone all out to put his restaurant into the mood for the spooky day. His is one of many places kids can trick-or-treat on Halloween. First Concrete is PouredSaturday, October 12, 2002)
for the retaining wall of the Village Green. A wall 3 feet high at this corner with Mill Ave will increase to 4 feet down at the back side of the Bead Bazarr building to allow the Green to be level. Good-bye to SummerSaturday, October 5, 2002)
On this first gray autumn weekend, this photo is our good-bye to summer. The corner of Harris and 11th is sort of the emotional center of Fairhaven. The open air Lot of Flowers is a year-around business and provides a calm presence here. We’ll have more sunny days, but the shirtsleeve weather is behind us till next spring. New PostmastersTuesday, October 1, 2002)
Jean Shea, left, and Kimberly Jacobsen are the new Postmasters for Fairhaven. They are in training this week, but are providing all window services each day starting at 10 am. Thanks, Cathy, for the Fine Service.Saturday, September 28, 2002)
Cathy Weatherby ends her service as Fairhaven’s Postmaster. Friday was her last day. She will go on a short vacation to Australia and then be back at Paper Dreams - making that fine fudge and serving store customers. Larry is Building Our New Post OfficeWednesday, September 25, 2002)
Larry Foster, owner of the Fairhaven Hardware, is constructing the new Post Office counter in his store. Ken Imus has provided the antique bank teller window. The Fairhaven Farmers MarketMonday, September 23, 2002)
This Wednesday is this season’s last Fairhaven Farmers Market. It opens at 3 pm and runs until 7 pm in the parking lot at McKenzie and 11th. The ambience and fresh produce are both incredible. Treat yourself to a short afternoon break and come shop the Market on its last day. It will give you a real mental pickup - as good as a fine latte. The above photo was actually taken August 21 when the Market was still on the Village Green - before construction started. Village Green Construction BeginsThursday, September 19, 2002)
Yesterday, the fencing went up and the transformation of the grassy area behind Village Books began. By March, it will be a very orderly Village Green - with level ground, steps, trellis and careful brick work. You can check the fund-raising website for a drawing of what the finished park will look like. See also the webpage that follows construction from today to completion. Whidbey Island Bank Grand OpeningThursday, September 19, 2002)
What better way to open a new bank office than with good food and a social crowd. Yesterday, the new Whidbey Island Bank officially opened their “Fairhaven Financial Center”. The rain stopped and the skies cleared - a good omen. While this photo was taken, their office was also packed with Southside folks. Whidbey Island Bank Opens in FairhavenTuesday, September 17, 2002)
Shown are the “tellers windows” at the new Fairhaven branch of the Whidbey Island Bank. Instead of the normal teller counters, customers at this bank take a comfortable chair and do deposits and withdrawals with a bank teller across a desk. The bank opened last week and is a full-service bank, including real estate lending and investment services. Shown above is branch manager Leanette Corwin - far right - and her staff. We welcome them to Fairhaven. The Finished MuralSaturday, September 14, 2002)
A final photo of Lanny Little’s mural. Building owner Tim Imus commissioned the Welcome message for folks coming up Harris Ave from the Ferry Terminal. We have a series showing the painting process in August. There is also a large photo of the finished mural. You can see it on the 907 Harris building where the new Natures Window store is. Yep, that is old Dirty Dan Harris, the founder of Fairhaven, painted into that window. Alaska Ferry Departing Fairhaven for KetchikanThursday, September 12, 2002)
Year ‘round, the Alaska Ferry departs every Friday at 6 pm. The photo shows Harris Bay, the anchorage at our front door to the San Juan Islands. This is the ferry Columbia, which sails during the summer only. Those white buildings on the waterfront, owned by the Port of Bellingham, are leased by a dozen firms, from a sailmaker to several boat builders and fishing gear suppliers.
The Historic Fairhaven district is seen behind the white waterfront marine industry buildings. Only a short pleasant walk from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal - the red brick building on the right edge of the photo - the district is the fun place for eating, shopping and ambience.
Alaska Ferry Open-Ship CelebrationFriday, September 6, 2002)
A steady stream of maybe over 1,000 folks toured the Alaska Ferry Columbia.
Steady at the dock and going nowhere, locals get a view of Bellingham’s South Hill from the front lounge.
These teenagers are checking out the view of Fairhaven from the Solarium deck - the top deck.
The Columbia at the Cruise Terminal, Fairhaven
The Columbia with the Fairhaven signature flowers & old-fashioned street light. Cruise Ship Makes One-Day VisitThursday, September 5, 2002)
The 300-foot “Spirit of Oceanus” from Nassau used our Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven yesterday. Unfortunately, it bused its passengers to La Connor - something we will change in the future. It left last night after sunset. Below-10th Block PartySaturday, August 17, 2002)
A block party - below 10th on Harris - was great fun on Saturday afternoon. A Summer Evening at Marine ParkSunday, August 4, 2002)
Just down Harris Ave is Marine Park, a quiet place next to Bellingham Bay. And across the bay are the islands - Lummi, Portage and the San Juans. The Ski to Sea race each May finishes here with crowds and festivities. The rest of the year, it is a local favorite for a quiet lunch or relaxing evening. Visiting Fairhaven? Enjoy a walk down to the park. Fairhaven Outdoor CinemaSunday, July 28, 2002)
Every Saturday at Sunset - thru August Over 1,000 people, old & young, enjoyed Shrek, Jul 27. |
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