Fairhaven Wa Blog

Community Outreach Clothing and Household Item Sale.

Keller Williams Western Realty in Bellingham is sponsoring a "garage sale" featuring clothing and household items on Saturday, May 16th 2009 from 9am - 4pm at 3800 Byron Avenue, Suite 148, Bellingham.  There is a wide selection of clothing for women, men and children.  Plus, shoes, purses, accessories and baby items.  The prices are great and you will find something for everyone! 

This community outreach is to support Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS).  All proceeds from this sale will go to DVSAS.

DVSAS supports individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and provides community education.  Their services are free and confidential.  For more information on the services DVSAS provides click here to visit their website.

Stop by the Bellingham Keller Williams office to support this local cause.

Looking for something fun to do with mom.  Head to Fairhaven for an afternoon of boutique and gallery shopping.   Whether it be art, shoes, clothes, home furnishing, flowers, jewelry books or toys you are bound to find something fun in Fairhaven.  While in the stores ask for the Fairhaven Shopping Guide, which is a directory for store information, maps, services and health care within the district.  You can also get a walking tour map that will show you the streets, trails and stores.

For an additional treat, check out CreaTiviTea and paint your own pottery.  There are hundreds of pieces to choose from or you can design your own Fused Glass.  Located on 11th Street, stop in with mom and create heirloom pieces together.

Wander and stroll the district, while enjoying the historic architecture of the old and new mixed use buildings.  Look for the plaques on the ground in various areas, especially down Harris Avenue and learn about the history of Fairhaven.  If you stop in the Village Green you can see the bronze statue of Dirty Dan Harris sitting on a bench and the antique Tulip fountain.

And when you are hungry, stop in at one of the fine eating establishments in Fairhaven.  Whether it be soup, steak, fish, Thai, Italian or Mexican you will be able to find a great meal to satisfy you and mom. 

After a nice meal, a walk along the 10th Street trail to Taylor Street dock, and if you are up for it around the point to Boulevard Park.  A nice way to finish the day with mom in Fairhaven.

Whatcom County is not only an active community, but a creative one as well.  Whether it be theatre, music, comedy or dance, there is something for each one of us to appreciate.  There is a wide array of activities in "the arts" for both adults and children to enjoy. 

The Historic and renovated in the recent past, Mount Baker Theatre located in downtown Bellingham and Western Washington University's Performing Arts Center bring world class performers to the stage for our community members to enjoy.  Currently, the Golden Dragon Acrobats, a premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company is back by popular demand on May 16th and the WWU-PAC has two plays running on the mainstage performed by the students in the Theatre Arts programs.

While the Lynden Performing Arts Guild presents Something's Afoot, a murder mystery musical that spoofs all things detective the Bellingham Theatre Guild concludes it's 2008-09 season with "The Boys from Syracuse", a madcap musical.  Both theatres are operated by dedicated community members that are passionate about acting.

Looking for a laugh, then check out The Upfront Theatre downtown on Bay Street.  You can see stand up comedy, live improv or take classes at the theatre.  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly plays every Thursday at 8pm.

To stay on top of the many different creative avenues available to you pick up a copy of Entertainment News NW, which has a calendar of events to include descriptions and ongoing activities.

Don't miss this great opportunity on Bike to Work & School Day to have fun and meet some great people in Bellingham.  If you know anything about Bellingham, then you know we are a huge biking community with biking lanes on the roads as well as trails throughout the city for an easier commute.  2009 is the 12th annual event, so don't miss out.

You can check out the 20 Celebration Stations that will be set up to welcome you with prizes and yummy goodies for your morning commute to work or school.  Also, during the day there will be different events going on, which you can check out on the Mt. Baker Bike Club website for details.  I was just notified that the May issue of the Mt. Baker Bike Club newsletter has the complete schedule of events, plus other rides for you to check out and you can download current & past issues.

May 9th events include:

• Bicycle Scavenger Hunt and Pedal with Your Politician

May 15th events include:

• City Hall Tricycle Relay Race
• Boundary Bay Brewery Music & Fun
• Kid's Celebration with Mallards Ice Cream

Since May is Bicycle Month, you can also team up with a group of six and register to win cash and prizes by tracking your bicycle smart trips.  The everybodyBIKE.com site will give you all the information that you need to participatein the Bellingham event, including a list of all the special events throughout the month.  From maintenance classes to gear & confidence training, there is several opportunities to learn more about biking or just get involved in volunteering to help. 

The Third Annual Girls Night Out event in Historic Fairhaven is quickly approaching on Thursday evening, May 7th from 5 - 10pm.

Make plans to meet with your girlfriends, dress in pink and go out for a night on the town in Fairhaven.  Many district business are participating and will treat you to games, beauty treatments, massages, drink and food specials along with a raffle and silent auction.

Be sure to pick up a free Passport and collect stamps from each store visited to enter in the big price drawings at the Pink Drink Party and Fashion Parade at the Fairhaven Pub.  You need to visit at least 7 merchants with your passport in order to enter into the raffle for great gifts.  The participating stores will have individual fun things happening at their stores so be on time and if you plan to have dinner make your reservation early.

• 5pm - Get your Passport at participating stores & stop by the silent auction in Finnegans Alley
• 6pm - Women sing for a cause
• 7pm - Models at assorted locations in Fairhaven
• 8pm - Silent Auction closes
• 8:15 - Pink Fashion Show at the Fairhaven Pub
• 9pm - Door prises at the Fairhaven Pub

Sponsored by the Old Fairhaven Association and ran by volunteer board members, this event raises funds for the St. Joseph's Cancer Research.  Come on down to Historic Fairhaven and enjoy an evening for the cause!