Business tidbits: Chain store coming to Whatcom, new store coming to Bellis Fair, events
Here’s your weekly roundup of the latest retail, business and restaurant activity in and around Whatcom County:
International chain plans Bellingham store
Fjallraven, a popular outdoor apparel and equipment company filed a permit with The city of Bellingham for a retail space at 128 W Holly St. in downtown.
The estimated cost for the retail space is $65,000. The permit was filed on Oct. 23 and has not yet been approved.
New store coming to Bellis Fair Mall
IT’SUGAR, a chain candy store with locations in Times Square and across the country has filed a permit with The city of Bellingham for a sign to be put up in a retail space inside Bellis Fair Mall.
The permit was approved on Oct. 24. Bellis Fair Mall’s website also confirmed the new store in Suite 404, showing the store on the mall’s online map. The store has not announced an open date.
Thanksgiving volunteers, donations
Lighthouse Mission Ministries is looking for volunteers and donations for its 100th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Last year the nonprofit served over 600 Thanksgiving dinners to those hungry or in need, with the help of volunteers and donations, according to a news release.
“Especially over the major holidays, nobody likes to be alone. The dinner gives our guests a place to connect and feel human,” said Hans Erchinger-Davis, President and CEO of Lighthouse Mission Ministries.
The dinner starts at noon on Thursday, Nov. 23, at the Church of the Assumption’s gymnasium at 2116 Cornwall Ave. To volunteer or make a donation, call 360-671-1562 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Local events this month
Bellingham is full of local events, markets, festivals and other events during the month of November. Here’s your guide to this month’s events, trivia nights, live music and more.
This story was originally published November 5, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
