Whatcom Roundup: Thrift store closing; Barkley additions; plant shop reopening
Here’s our weekly roundup of the latest retail and restaurant activity around Whatcom County:
Joe’s Gardens reopening
Joe’s Gardens, a plant shop and nursery, is reopening for the season Saturday, Feb. 28.
“We are excited to welcome you back to Joe’s for another season of gardening,” the business posted in a social media post announcing the reopening.
Joe’s Gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 3110 Taylor Ave. in Bellingham.
New spa open in Blaine
Moonberri — a plant-powered, non-toxic body care product business — has opened a spa in downtown Blaine. Appointments can be made online for pedicures, manicures and other services. No operating hours have been posted.
The new spa is at 380 H St. in Blaine.
Thrift store closing
The Life Gate Christian Ministries Thrift store is closing permanently, according to a social media post from the nonprofit’s account.
“We will be closing our store, not our ministry, nonprofit. New Season for us, please come by and make offer for racks and shelves and anything else we have. Everything must go... If someone wants to take it all for $1,000 I am open to that. Start your own thrift store,” the post states.
The thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 229 E. Champion St. Bellingham.
“Pray for us during this closing as we have been in business since 2009, and it is difficult for us to close,” the post states.
New pregnancy clinic facility opens
Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic has opened a new facility after moving this month.
The new facility, which opened Feb. 23, offers pregnancy services like tests and ultrasounds, as well as STI testing and a baby shop full of items for clients.
Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1605 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.
Barkley Village updates
Barkley Village is being updated, according to a Feb. 23 social media post. Overflow Taps, a taproom, is adding an outdoor patio for extra seating. It’s currently under construction and will be open this spring.
Another outdoor patio area is also being updated, and work continues on a new 142-unit apartment complex called “The Manning” that will be completed in 2027.
Barkley Village is at 3104 Newmarket St. in Bellingham.
Bellingham events, trivia nights and live music
Bellingham is full of local events, markets, festivals and other events during the month of February. Here’s your guide to this month’s events, trivia, live music and more. For an extensive list of local events, visit our new Events page at www.bellinghamherald.com/events/#.
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