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Drawing winners go sailing on Spike AfricaSaturday, April 16, 2011
click photo for larger view Fairhaven business sponsors for the 24 tickets were: Jacaranda Development (Ken and Brad Imus); Rebecca’s Flower Shoppe; Artwood Gallery; 12th Street Shoes; Village Books and Paper Dreams; Fairhaven Village Inn; Bellingham Tennis Club and Fairhaven Fitness; Renaissance Celebration; Good Earth Pottery; The Silvery Moon; Southside Trends; Fairhaven.com and Paws Awhile.
The highlight of the day was unveiling the new homeport name “Bellingham WA” on the stern of the schooner Zodiac. Above, Port Commission President, Mike McAuley speaks to the crowd. To his right is Karl Mehrer, the senior Captain of the Zodiac and Gordie Tweit, our much loved retired Fairhaven Pharmacist. Gordie pulled the cord that unveiled the new name.
The new wording on the stern of the 127 foot schooner Zodiac now calls Bellingham her homeport. Many of the folks going out on this sail were sponsored by the Whidbey Island Bank, which has a branch office in Fairhaven. It was a great day on the Fairhaven waterfront and we thank the Port of Bellingham for hosting this fabulous day of big cruising boats - both power and sail.
Drawing for 24 lucky Schooner cruise ticketsFriday, April 15, 2011
Dee Robinson drew the winning entries from a classic old bowler hat, while Chuck Robinson firmly held the hat. 12 winners got two tickets each for a sail on the 62 foot schooner Spike Africa on Saturday noon. (photo of Spike just below) It is all part of the Bellingham Bay Rendezvous this weekend at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal - but we all know it as the Alaska Ferry Terminal. From 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday there will be big beautiful boats to tour. Craft vendors, marine paintings, toy boat building for the little ones - a fun day on the Fairhaven waterfront. Click the link on the left to see all the details. And we’ll see you down there. The 24 free cruises were sponsored by 13 Fairhaven businesses, with Ken and Brad Imus and their Jacaranda Development donating half. Fairhaven business owners hope to see more schooners and charter vessels visiting our safe Fair Haven harbor this summer. We welcome all the beautiful boats that will be visiting tomorrow. Win a FREE sailing cruise on this SchoonerMonday, April 11, 2011
But you need to hurry. You have only 45 minutes or less left. Drawing is today, Friday noon. Sailing is Saturday. 12 lucky winners get tickets for two - and 24 people will enjoy a 2 hour cruise on Bellingham Bay. Sign up for a chance at any of the below listed Fairhaven businesses that are helping sponsor all paid tickets for 24 lucky people this Saturday. You can visit all the listed shops and enter 11 times. There will be 12 winners who will each win two tickets for this cruise. Bring a friend or family member. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. Above is shown Spike Africa, a 62 foot classic schooner that the winners will sail on. She starts boarding at 11 am Saturday and will sail from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. You can download an easy to print PDF file of the 11 businesses. 12th Street Shoes, 1204 Harris Ave On Friday noon at Village Books, 12 winners will be drawn. We will phone the winners. No need to be present. Each winner will receive tickets for two on one cruise. A person can only win one pair of tickets for one cruise. This Saturday at the Bellingham Bay Rendezvous will be a fun time on our Fairhaven waterfront. We invite you down. Also - There are also fun one hour cruises on the large power boat Victoria Star for $10 on Saturday at the Bellingham Bay Rendezvous at the Alaska Ferry Terminal. The Port of Bellingham is hosting this fun event and the Old Fairhaven Association is organizing it. We invite you to come down and enjoy the day.
Another view of Spike Africa sitting quietly at a dock. She will be here this Saturday at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Papa’s Sweets opens on Harris AvenueSunday, April 3, 2011
Papa, aka David Starr, has finished renovating the candy shop space next to Three French Hens and opened his very unique shop. He combines incredible chocolates with coffees and other unique candies. This week he will be adding ice cream cones, shakes and who knows what other fun, impulse and satisfying treats to tempt us in his shop door. Where exactly is he? How about right across the street from Tony’s Coffee. Now you know. We invite you to slip in the door and check out his shop. This is the sort of place we love in Fairhaven and I think it will evolve as Papa learns what we and visitors to Fairhaven want for quick treats. New Fairhaven TV ad debuts this weekSaturday, April 2, 2011
Fairhaven advertising is assuming spring is here and our spring getaway TV ad will start playing to Seattle and Vancouver residents this week. We have expanded it to include scenes of mountain biking and kayaking - two outdoor sports that we have some of the finest in the state and maybe in the US. You can watch and listen to this and earlier ads for Fairhaven by scrolling down the left column and clicking on the graphic ad with old Dan Harris tipping his hat. Joe’s Gardens is open for the seasonWednesday, March 23, 2011
click photo for larger view Actually, they opened two weeks ago. The long winter is over. Today the staff - including Carl and Karol - were busy planting seeds, caring for tiny seedlings and generally filling several greenhouses with new plants. They are open every day except Sunday and have vegetable and flower plants by the thousands. Yes, Carl and Karol are retired - except in the spring when all expeerienced hands are needed. Above, Forest hangs new baskets with freshly planted flowers where they will wait for buyers. And spread all along the floor of the greenhouse are starters for local gardeners.
They are open 8 am to 6 pm, Monday thru Friday and 8 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday. We invite you to stop by and get some new plants for your own garden or flower bed. And believe that spring is finally here. Grand opening on Monday at Book Fare CafeSaturday, March 19, 2011
A really fine cozy restaurant on the mezzanine level of Village Books, Book Fare has recently been bought by Charles Claassen. And Monday, March 21, he invites us all to - well here are his words: “Come enjoy free food, live musical entertainment, and new products and menu items throughout the day.” The Book Fare Cafe has no street presence. But it does have one of the nicest views from the tables of any eatery in Fairhaven - looking over the Village Green and allowing the afternoon sun to stream in the windows. And it is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week. Book Fare Cafe’s menu is based on seasonal and regionally appropriate ingredients. The cafe features light fare such as panini sandwiches, soups, salads, artisanal scratch-baked goods, gluten-free treats, wine, beer, coffee, tea, and a full line of espresso drinks. Afternoons it is very popular for meeting friends over a coffee, tea or glass of wine. Above, Ruth enjoys a book and refreshment on a mid afternoon. Charles was the chef at the North Cascades Institutes learning center on Lake Diablo. He has over twenty years of chef experience and brings a fresh menu and ideas to his new restaurant. Book Fare is open 10am-7:30pm Monday through Saturday, and 11am-6pm on Sundays. Schooner Zodiac featured on magazine coverThursday, March 3, 2011
The 160 foot long schooner Zodiac has moved to Fairhaven on a permanent year round basis. Fairhaven stands to benefit hugely from this move with more visitors coming here to enjoy all the outdoor recreation we have to offer. And so we are planning a celebration. The stern - the back end - of the Zodiac shows the city she calls home. On Saturday, April 16, that name will change to Bellingham - from Seattle. Shortly after noon, we will have a dedication ceremony, complete with speeches and live music, to unveil the new name on the stern of the Zodiac. From 9 am to 4 pm, we will have a fun day of boating activities at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven. We invite everyone. We will have full information right here on Fairhaven.com under the events tab. The event is being hosted by the Port of Bellingham and the prime sponsor making this all possible is Whidbey Island Bank, with the Fairhaven Branch manager Dave Hannah as the lead organizer of this event. Plan to attend. And pick up a copy of Adventures NW magazine, which is published right here in Fairhaven by Paul Haskins and Alaine Borgias. The new issue sports a Zodiac cover (shown here) and a story about sailing aboard the schooner. The spring issue has just been distributed to display racks all over Whatcom County, nearby counties, and and the entire region. Be sure to pick it up, as it has some great articles and photos of outdoor fun near Fairhaven and in other parts of the Pacific Northwest. Jaimie Berg is moving on - closing Fun to ShopMonday, February 28, 2011
Jaimie Berg, our hula hooping phenom - is hitting the road to try her luck with her hoops. How? Well, she hopes by teaching and demonstrations. She will travel with her mother Bria, shown above. Last night they had champagne toasts with friends as they closed down her business in Sycamore Square. Her charming business, Fun to Shop, has sold retro women’s clothing and accessories for 13 years. They will have a final sale today, Monday. Jaimie is spectacular with the hula hoop and has often entertained those visiting Fairhaven with free shows on the sidewalks. See the photo below from 2009 on Halloween. We will miss her as she has helped give Fairhaven the fun and eclectic ambience that we treasure. We wish her the best as she follows her dreams.
Movie and a PizzaSaturday, February 19, 2011
Netflix can’t do that for you. You can phone in your pizza order to Fairhaven Pizza and pick it up after selecting a movie at Trek Video. We all know there is always parking right in front or next to these two well liked Fairhaven businesses. Your pizza can be ‘Take Out’ or it can be ‘Take and Bake’. And Trek has the largest Foreign Film selection in Bellingham. Plus all the latest releases. Above Rob of Trek and Dan of Fairhaven Pizza give us a wave. I had 10 seconds to shoot this photo as they had customers and that car wanted that parking spot. But this combination of pizza next door to video rental has long seemed to me such a convenient way for us to create a fine evening at home when the urge hits us. Both businesses provide excellent and quick service. Links below to their businesses. They are in the little shopping mall between Harris and Mill Avenues at 13th Street. But you knew that. - John Servais Trek Video - open to 11 pm Fri & Sat and to 10 pm all other nights. click photo for larger view Garage Sale at Village BooksFriday, February 18, 2011
Today - Saturday - from 11 am to 4 pm. The second day of this sale. Still available are book shelves, display fixtures, books and much more. As co-owner Chuck Robinson put it: We don’t normally post news of garage sales, but Village Books has been a great supporter of Fairhaven.com since we began. As the sun comes up this morning, it actually promises to be a very sunny day. Remember - the sale is through the door on Mill Avenue - the side of the store. Raining Queen Diane oversees Rain FestSaturday, February 12, 2011
Queen Diane presided over a very blustery Official Pacific Northwest Rain Festival today. With wind gusts of over 40 mph, the festival went on. Some even thought they felt a drop or two of rain. Above, the Raining Queen Diane pets the pug to see if it is wet or dry. She pronounced it dry to the cheers of all present. Dirty Dan Harris, aka Jim Rich, told us that meant only 8 more weeks of rain before spring. All cheered again, for no particular reason. Thats Dirty Dan at the microphone. Others are Jody, on the left, and Taimi holding the pug ( it is her pet, after all) from the Ladies of the Evening Society - a very upright association of Historic Fairhaven. The smiling top hatted fellow is Rich Bulman, a local artist of fine repute. Click the photo for a larger view.
Lauren reads her poem for the annual Rain Poetry contest. She won. Actually, both she and the other contestant won first prize. The judges decided what the heck, both poems were very good, were original and were about rain. Fairhaven merchants donate the prizes and they are placed on a table. Winners of the various contests simply look them over and choose something they can use. It works. Another contest was a children’s rain gear modeling - but they were too shy for a decent photo. They still got prizes. This was the 9th annual Rain Fest, first started when the Village Green was almost finished in 2003. It is a fun but short - would you believe half hour - event that helps break the monotony of the gray rainy days of our Pacific Northwest winter. After the Fest, all in attendance scatter to the fine coffee houses and wine bars of Fairhaven. The Ladies of the Evening Society have participated each year and have decided to join Diane and help organize it next year. It should be fun and we look forward to it. Schooner Zodiac New Masts Arrive in FairhavenThursday, February 3, 2011
The Schooner Zodiac, based down at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on the Fairhaven waterfront, took delivery of two new masts today. Big masts. The main mast is 114 feet long and the foremast is 93. We see them arriving by truck from Aberdeen where they were made on a huge lathe. The main mast is from a single Douglas Fir tree specially selected near Medford, Oregon. The masts will be “stepped” on the Zodiac in March and she will be ready for her charter season in April. The Zodiac recently moved to Fairhaven from Seattle. She is one of the oldest and longest schooners in the United States. Yes, we are delighted and proud she has chosen Fairhaven to sail out from. We are planning a special event with the Zodiac for this spring - so, check here about mid February for news. And check their website - and plan a great summer vacation for yourself and your close ones. Metal Artist is hosted at FOG on Friday eveningFriday, January 14, 2011
click photo for larger view This show will remain on display until mid February. Fairhaven Originals Gallery is hosting Larry McCaffrey from 5 to 8 pm this Friday evening. Located on Harris Avenue in Historic Fairhaven, FOG is our newest gallery. Curator Caitlin McInnis has assembled a show of Larry’s metal sculptures and the he will be present this evening. McCaffrey resides in Sequim and his work is well known in the Northwest. The public is invited. Work by several other artists is also on display, including Gary Ford, David Milton and Sandy Keller. The fog, as we know it in Fairhaven, is a beautiful gallery space in the Harris Square just off the corner of 10th and Harris. Historic street lights get new globesSunday, January 9, 2011
With the 1890 era Pythias Building as a background, Dwaine of Bellingham Public Works installs new white globes on one of our historic styled lamp posts. In all, 27 of the double light posts had their globes replaced. The old globes, some even more crudded that the one shown, had reduced light output and did not light the streets sufficiently. Safety is still important even in an historic district. The first lights in Fairhaven in the 1890s were probably gas fired. But these posts go very well with our historic district, even though they are more of a 1920s theme. We thank the Public Works Department, and especially Clark Williams, for working with the Old Fairhaven Association to find the right globes and upgrade the lights for the safety of all. Village Books now selling eBooks onlineSaturday, January 1, 2011
Village Books has teamed up with Google eBooks, enabling us to now order eBooks directly from the Village Books website. What is nice is the prices are the same low prices offered by Google or any other online vendor - and a portion of the profit goes to Village Books. We can order low cost online and support our locally owned bookstore. To check it out and order a book, just click on the Village Books ad in the right side of this webpage. But, you know, we also enjoy browsing the books at the the store - live and with the good chance of meetings friends. The above photo was taken today. Village Books remains one of the most fun stores to shop in all of Whatcom County. It is cozy and comfortable. The book selection is great - with all the books by local authors and about local places, history and recreation. Now with eBooks available as easily from Village Books as from anyone online, we can have the best of both. Open on New Years DayThursday, December 30, 2010
click map for larger view - courtesy of Town Graphics Want to get out on New Years Day for shopping or to eat? Here is what is open in Fairhaven. The historic district is a fun and relaxing urban village - a true one that naturally developed over the past 120 years. We invite you to visit and enjoy. With the exception of Woods Coffee at Boulevard Park, all are within a three block area of each other for easy walking. See the link below for downloading and printing this list. Restaurants Shops Haggen Fairhaven Market - 6 am to 11 pm You can download a pdf file of this list for easy printing, and take with you to Fairhaven. Merry Christmas and Happy HolidaysSaturday, December 25, 2010
All the best to you and your loved ones. The stage of the Village Green in Historic Fairhaven is modestly adorned with Christmas trees this Holiday Season, courtesy of the Old Fairhaven Association and several nearby merchants. Village Books for the Best last minute giftsWednesday, December 22, 2010
Open till 6 pm on Christmas Eve, Village Books makes last minute shopping easy with 3 floors of books. And free gift wrapping at Paper Dreams for any books you buy. They are open till 8:30 pm on Thursday night, Dec 23. For selection, the entire top floor is filled with fiction and poetry books. The middle floor is childrens, non-fiction, history and all those categories. The bottom Village Green level is cooking, business, crafts, travel, home renovation and sports. But the best is their selection of local books - by Bellingham authors and about Bellingham and Whatcom County. Every category is covered by local books and their dedication to local authors goes back over three decades. You will find the gift book that will be appreciated by your remaining special friends and family. And they will think you considered carefully and thought of them early. We invite you to Fairhaven for your last minute shopping. Fairhaven Runners for GiftsSunday, December 19, 2010
Some friends or relatives on your list go hiking - or exercise walking - and maybe running or jogging. At Fairhaven Runners there is a wide selection of clothing and accessories for hikers and walkers as well as runners. The staff at this locally owned specialty shop are able to select what they sell - and this makes for some quality items not found at chain stores. While they exist to sell shoes, they carry jackets, sox, gloves, maps, and much more. Fairhaven Runners is one of over 30 specialty shops in Fairhaven that provide you with outstanding gift selections. With every shop locally owned and managed, you will find many gifts not found elsewhere - allowing you to give gifts that are a surprise as well as unique. Many shops carry Northwest hand crafted items - wood, jewelry, art, glass art, pottery, toys, and more. We invite you to Historic Fairhaven for your Holiday and Christmas shopping. Historic Fairhaven in Full Holiday SpiritsThursday, December 16, 2010
This Saturday, Dec 18, the horse and carriage rides will again be clip clopping through the historic district from 1 to 4 pm, leaving from the Village Inn on 10th Street. Free. Kids love these rides. Santa is also in the Village Inn, sitting on his huge chair and letting the little ones sit on his knee to better convey their wishes for Christmas. Also 1 to 4 pm. And, of course, free. The Grinch is at the Waldron Building on McKenzie and kids or the whole family can have their picture taken with him for $10. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The Village Green is decorated with many Christmas trees and lights. The little ones can go explore between this forest of trees. We thank Cami of Whimsey Jewelry on 10th Street for making this fun forest happen again this year. And - all the shops and restaurants have their windows decorated. With the historic buildings, this makes for a genuine holiday atmosphere. We invite you to do your Christmas and Holiday shopping in Historic Fairhaven - where every shop and restaurant is locally owed and operated. Silvery Moon for Eclectic JewelryTuesday, December 7, 2010
Searching for a unique, hand crafted, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for that special person? Then you want to browse The Silvery Moon on Harris Avenue - right on the cobblestone walkway. Gold and silver pieces are in traditional styles, with an emphasis on rare stone insets. Plus you will find a large selection of Northwest styled rings, bracelets and necklaces. And you will find pieces in every price range. Owner Russ Milenbach has a lifetime of experience - his father was a jeweler - and he knows all the best jewelry artists in the Northwest. Russ owns his shop and you will meet him when you enter. He knows the story behind each piece in his display cases. We invite you to Fairhaven for your Christmas and Holiday shopping. You will find every shop locally owned and managed. Really - literally - every shop and restaurant is locally owned. This provides you with gift selections that are unique, often hand crafted in our local Northwest, and of high value for your dollar. Tim Imus, Fairhaven building owner, has diedFriday, December 3, 2010
It is sad to report that Tim Imus, son of Ken and Barbara Imus, died last night. Tim owned buildings on Harris and McKenzie in Fairhaven and has managed them for many years. He was very well liked by the business owners in Fairhaven who knew him. He served on the Old Fairhaven Association Board of Directors for several years. Tim was 56 years old. He grew up in California and worked there for many years there before moving to Fairhaven in 2000. Tim worked with his brother Brad and father Ken on the revitalization of Fairhaven. He was easy to meet and enjoyable to be around. I will miss him and he will be missed in Fairhaven. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorials be made to Hospice House, 800 E. Chestnut St. Suite 1A, Bellingham, WA 98225, website Whatcom Hospice. A celebration of Tim’s life will be announced at a later date. You may view photos of Tim and share memories with the family at http://www.westfordfuneralhome.com Good Earth Pottery for Hand Crafted GiftsThursday, December 2, 2010
click photo for larger view Since 1969, this premier Northwest pottery gallery has been a treasure of Fairhaven. Located in the historic Morgan Building, they feature work local and Northwest potters. Just browsing this shop is a reward. Beautiful and original work on every shelf. You will find pieces that a priced in every range. They located on Harris Ave at 10th Street and are open every day of the week, year round, and till 9 pm on Fridays till Christmas. Check their full listing web page at the link just below this caption. Fairhaven merchants are hopeful for holidaysSaturday, November 27, 2010
The shops are fully stocked, the windows are decorated, and the historic district is decorated in thousands of twinkling lights. The shops and restaurants in Fairhaven are hopeful for a good holiday season. Every business in Fairhaven is locally owned and operated. All invite you to our fun historic district for shopping and dining during this holiday season. Shopping fun & relaxed at Holiday Walk A’boutFriday, November 26, 2010
The Garden Room shop was lively Friday evening as Fairhaven celebrated its annual Holiday event. This shop featured silk scarves by Rene Sherrer-Daly. This was typical of other stores with people enjoying themselves as they shopped. Every shop and restaurant in Fairhaven is locally owned and managed which means there are many unique gift selections available and with many local artists and crafts persons products. Download an easy to print PDF file of the above map. It lists all 24 shops and restaurants, tells what artist or event is at each, and shows where they are on a map. A handy guide to take with you when you visit. Plus these maps are available in Fairhaven at all participating shops and restaurants. Saturday evening promises to be another fun evening for shopping in Fairhaven, as the weather forecast is for no wind and little chance of rain. Here are a few photos of Friday evening, the first of the two night Walk About. We think this is the 20th annual Holiday Walk About - but Erica of Artwood Galleries, who has been organizing them for over 10 years, is not sure what year we started. The two day event has gone by different names over the years - Gallery Walk, Tour d’Art - and always features artists or events in the shops and the historic district decorated with thousands of lights. Over 20 participating businesses will be open until 9 pm again on Saturday evening. We invite you down for your holiday and christmas shopping.
Lighting of the trees on the Village Green at 5 pm was accompanied by live music. The trees form a decorative touch to the Village Green and the project has been led by Cami, the owner of Whimsey, a jewelry, art and gifts shop on 10th Street.
Fiona Starr was not only showing her drawings of pets but was also working on new art at Paws Awhile on 10th Street. This shop is filled with general gifts year round with the proceeds benefitting the Whatcom Humane Society.
Looking down Harris Avenue, with only some of the lights visible. The brick stripe across the intersection is a reminder of when trolly tracks went all the way down Harris to the bay.
Shoes - lots of women’s shoes - are at 12th Street Shoes. For the Holiday Walk About, owner Jody is featuring a shoe design contest.
Sycamore Square is decorated for the holidays. The huge atrium rising up the full four stories is beautiful anytime of year. Below is a large group enjoying a meal at Mambo Italiano restaurant. At Mambo’s you can dine in any of three areas, each with a different ambience.
You are invited to our Holiday Walk-A-BoutThursday, November 25, 2010
Click map for larger view - see below for pdf file Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov 26 & 27, from 5 to 9 pm in the Historic Fairhaven District. Over 20 shops, including 3 restaurants, will have artists and their work or other special happenings for your enjoyment. Plus all shops are fully stocked with Christmas and Holiday gifts. Download an easy to print PDF file of the above map. It lists all 24 shops and restaurants, tells what artist or event is at each, and shows where they are on a map. A handy guide to take with you when you visit. Plus these maps are available in Fairhaven at all participating shops and restaurants. The beauty of snow in our historic districtSaturday, November 20, 2010
Click photo for larger view - Photo by Ray Dunn Building a snowman on the Village Green behind Village Books. All is well in Fairhaven. Shops and restaurants are open. And the historic district is alive on this sunny day. We had a few inches of snow fall overnight - and it transformed our little historic district. We thank Ray Dunn, who lives in one of the condos in Fairhaven, for these photos. We remind you that on this coming Friday and Saturday evenings will be the 20th annual Holiday Walk About with most of the shops open till 9 pm. Click on the events to learn more.
A view from the commercial district up to the South Hill neighborhood homes. The top large home is commonly called Wardner’s Castle, built by Jim Wardner in 1890. Street work finishes this coming WeekFriday, November 12, 2010
Click photo for a larger view. Crosswalk striping is the final stage of completing the rebuilt 12th Street through our commercial district. Above, Dixie watches over the safety of Mitch who is prepping the street surface for the crosswalk white stripes. The final work should be done this coming Monday. Note the very cool brick strip down the center of Harris Avenue. That was all under a few inches of asphalt for the past few decades. It is left over from the trolley tracks back in the 1920s. Stephanie Johnson, the President of the Old Fairhaven Asociation, requested the city replace the bricks to be visible with the street reconstruction - and Public Works agreed to do just that. RAM Construction workers, with Mitch overseeing the work, did a beautiful job or taking them out without damaging them, building the concrete retaining strips and putting them all back down. Fairhaven is a National Historic District, and this extra touch is very appreciated by all of us. We thank Public Works and RAM Construction. The actual project was to replace 100 year old sewer and water pipes under 12th Street, with work starting back in July. It involved replacing the manholes - the entire underground concrete structures - and tearing up curbing. As such, the street needed to be rebuilt, along with much curbing. The final result is beautiful and should last us many decades. Thanks are due to Mark C. Handzlik, Public Works Engineer for the project, for keeping all the Fairhaven businesses up to date on construction progress. Thanks also to Todd Baker, the Public Works inspector who was here every day making sure all went correctly. Thanks to RAM Construction, to owner Mike Hammes, and to his construction supervisor Mitch Pelzer for the beautiful end result. I will be posting a full gallery of construction photos over by next few days. A link will be placed here. Fairhaven overwhelmed by Goblins and PrincessesSunday, October 31, 2010
click photo for larger view Fairhaven professional photographer, Mark Turner, has posted dozens of his photos of Trick or Treaters in Fairhaven. We thank Mark.
James Might of Renaissance Celebration Gallery sat in his usual overstuffed chair at his front door, as he does every year.
At the Fairhaven Pharmacy, Gordie Tweit was taking photos as he has since 1963.
The photos Gordie takes are available free for pickup at the pharmacy starting later this week.
Up at 12th Street Shoes, little Kaleigh got into giving out the candy to other little ones.
Everyone was in costume and having fun. Diane plants a kiss on Rich.
At Covet Boutique, in McKenzie Alley, Sally sat on one of her unusual pieces and met the little ones.
Yep, that is the last piece of candy. Neal of Katie’s Cupcakes started with 1,800 pieces of candy at 3 pm. At about 5:30, this little cutie got the last one. Fairhaven merchants very much enjoy getting into the fun of Halloween. We invite you back next year. Today, Sunday, 3 - 6 pm is Treats in FairhavenMonday, October 25, 2010
From 3 to 6 pm on Sunday, October 31, is Trick or Treat time on the historic streets of Fairhaven. Sunday - as October 31 is Halloween. The merchants of Fairhaven invite all the little goblins and ghosts, pirates and princesses, zombies and - well all the little ones to bring their parents to Fairhaven for treats. No tricks necessary. The owners of the shops and restaurants are stocking up on sweet treats. They are decorating their windows. They will be ready. The photo above is from last year’s Trick or Treating. Gordie Tweit will be taking photos at the Fairhaven Pharmacy starting about 2:30 pm and continuing until done. Last year that was after 7 pm. This is a gift to the community by the staff of the Fairhaven Pharmacy and Gordie. He has been doing it for about 45 years. Yep - kids who had their photos taken then are now bringing in their grand children. The photos are free and can be picked up during November at the counter in the Pharmacy. See you Sunday afternoon. Street work will add safety & ambienceSunday, October 17, 2010
click photo for larger view All summer our streets have been getting the 100 year old sewer and water pipes replaced. Bellingham Public Works has contracted to RAM Construction and together they have been carefully doing the work in sections so as to keep our traffic moving. While all the shop owners are ready for the work to be done, they have all expressed their appreciation for how the city and RAM have tried so hard to minimize disruptions. And, if the weather is decent, it may well all be done by Halloween. Above photo shows removal of the center strip of bricks on Harris Avenue where it crosses 12th Street - our main intersection. The bricks were used to separate the trolley tracks a hundred years ago and have been covered by the asphalt road way for decades. Now they are being carefully dug up and will be laid down across the intersection on top of the asphalt when repaving is done in a couple weeks. This is a very appreciated extra task that Bellingham Public Works decided to do at the request of the Old Fairhaven Association president Stephanie Johnson. While the repaving of 12th and intersections will improve safety in Fairhaven - with new curbs and crosswalks - the brick strip will add a small but very visible bit of ambience. We thank the city and RAM Construction. New Persian Carpets at Fairhaven Rug GalleryMonday, October 11, 2010
click for larger view Fairhaven Rug Gallery has just received 700 new Persian rugs. That is 10,000 pounds of rugs. All in the past few days. Here we see Heather inventorying a stack of the new rugs, as she is literally surrounded by magnificent, beautiful rugs. And this view is only a fraction of all the rugs in the gallery. It is just an amazing experience to enter this gallery for the first time. Gallery owner Arshia has just come back from a 7 week buying trip to Iran. He managed to get this shipment cleared for export into the U.S. on September 28, the last day before our country imposed an embargo on all Iranian rug imports. These carpets were actually flown from Europe by Air France to Seattle where Arshia took delivery of them. It took quite a bit of effort and skill to get these from Iran to his gallery here in Fairhaven. Arshia and Heather Fathali invite you to visit their gallery, open Tuesdays through Sundays and Mondays by appointment.
Gordie Tweit of FairhavenFriday, October 1, 2010
click photo for larger image Yes, Gordie Tweit will be taking photos again this Halloween of all the little goblins and ghosts. And it will again be at the Fairhaven Pharmacy, where he was our pharmacist for many decades until his retirement. Each year since about 1963 he has taken free photos of the little ones, posted them in the pharmacy windows for a week and then made them available for pickup by the kids or parents. We talked with him today and he said that, yes, he will be doing it again. All the Fairhaven merchants will be giving out treats from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday afternoon, October 31. Yes, even though it is a Sunday, that is Halloween. No other evening will do. We invite parents from anywhere to bring the little ones to the historic streets for a fun time. Here we see Gordie surrounded by his historic pharmacy artifacts and memorabilia. It is a valued experience for many in Fairhaven to have heard him explain the history of any of the things in his personal museum. He has also been an accurate chronicler of Fairhaven events and history for well over 50 years. And, you know, he is just the finest fellow. We all love him. Weather breaks for Salmon BBQ & Sidewalk SaleSaturday, September 18, 2010
The Saturday morning rain stopped and the day became sunny and warm for the annual Sidewalk Sale and Salmon BBQ in Fairhaven. Once the day’s events were over, the rains started about 6 pm. The weather break made for a great afternoon in Fairhaven, the streets crowded with folks finding bargains on tables on the sidewalk in front of shops. And in the Village Green, almost 300 salmon dinners were sold out by shortly after 3 pm. Above is the chef Bryant Davis on the right with his assistant John on the left. Bryant is a Realtor with Re/Max in Bellingham and donated his skills to help out the Fairhaven Community. He did a superb job on the wild King Salmon fillets from Vis Seafoods on James Street. We sincerely thank him. And we want to thank Kyle Bornstein and Bornstein Seafoods for the effort to get us fresh caught this week wild Kings from our own waters in the Salish Sea near Fairhaven.
Three of the dozen volunteers who helped make the salmon bbq a success. From left, Katherine serving corn on the cob from Joe’s Gardens, Janice with the salmon and Pam spooning up cole slaw from Skylarks. Avenue bread provided all the rolls - see the photo gallery.
Katie of Katie’s Cupcakes with a selection of the deserts. She donated 300 cupcakes and everyone got to choose the size and flavor they preferred. A superb treat. There is a gallery of 10 photos of the BBQ and volunteers. Over 700 in Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15KSaturday, September 11, 2010
Started only six years ago, the Fairhaven Runners 15K Waterfront 15K Run and Walk has become huge with over 700 participants starting this morning at 8:30 am. The historic 1800s buildings provided a beautiful frame for the runners going up 11th Street on their way along the Bellingham waterfront towards the Squalicum Small Boat Harbor. The run is relatively flat and very scenic. On the way back they run along the Taylor Dock that goes over the water. Enjoy the Photo Gallery with 24 images of the day’s event. You can check the race results at the Fairhaven Runners website. |
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