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POSTED: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008

Here's what is closed around Whatcom County for Thanksgiving

The following places are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, for the holiday. Government offices also are closed on Friday, as are some small businesses. Call ahead if you're unsure.

GROCERY STORES

Community Food Co-op: closed Thursday, open Friday.

Trader Joe's: closed Thursday, open Friday.

OFFICES, SCHOOLS, SERVICES

Whatcom County offices: closed Thursday and Friday.

Bellingham city offices: closed Thursday and Friday.

Bellingham parking meters: not monitored Thursday or Friday.

Whatcom County Library system and bookmobile: closed Thursday and Friday.

Bellingham Public Library: closed Thursday and Friday.

Banks: closed Thursday, open Friday.

U.S. Postal Service: closed, no mail delivery Thursday. Regular service Friday.

Whatcom Transportation Authority: No buses running Thursday. Regular schedule Friday.

The Bellingham Herald: Regular newspaper delivery, but office closed Thursday. Open Friday.

Opportunity Council: closed Thursday and Friday.

Boys & Girls Club: closed Thursday and Friday.

STORES, RESTAURANTS

Bellis Fair: closed Thursday. Mall opens at 6 a.m. Friday. Some anchor stores have earlier hours Friday.

Retail stores: most closed Thursday. Many large retailers open early Friday. Some independent stores are closed Friday. Call ahead.

State liquor stores: closed Thursday. Open Friday.

SCHOOLS

Public schools: closed Thursday and Friday.

Whatcom Community College: closed Thursday and Friday.

Western Washington University: closed Thursday and Friday.

Bellingham Technical College: closed Thursday and Friday.