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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!

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Wine Tasting at Purple Smile

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Literature Live at Village Books: Susan McCaslin with LIFTING THE STONE

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Acoustic Casual Jazz Night at Skylark’s: The Otters



Harris Bay provides a perfect anchorage

Wednesday, September 3

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Fairhaven’s waterfront is on Harris Bay, named after - yes, Fairhaven founder Dan Harris.  And this small bay is indeed a fair haven for anchoring boats.  Year round it protects well anchored boats from the big waves of storms.  And it adds to the fun of Fairhaven. 

This Saturday, there is free family sailing down at Harris Bay courtesy of the Corinthian Yacht Club and the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center.  This is for anyone who does not have sailing experience or access to a sailboat.  Families or groups of 4 to 6 can signup until all the spaces are reserved.  It goes from 10 am to 4 pm and reservations are required and can be made by calling the Boating Center at 714-8891.  The Boating Center is down off Harris Avenue - of course. 

Taylor Dock is rocking this evening

Saturday, August 30

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A sunny but chilly evening still had hundreds down on the Taylor Dock for some dancing to free music, courtesy of the Bellingham Parks.  John Parry, Joe Paquin and friends provided what they called “honkytonkcajunhipiebillyblues” - and the crowd loved it.  Plus there were boats sailing by and some anchored near so as to listen.  And there were fresh cookies being sold from a table and just a fun time.  And there was dancing.  A great evening in Fairhaven with a backdrop of the San Juan Islands.

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