What’s open, closed for Thanksgiving, Black Friday
People still can grab forgotten ingredients or that last-minute pie at most big grocery stores on Thursday, Nov. 26, but most other businesses and services will be closed on Thanksgiving.
The exceptions, of course, are the stores that have let Black Friday sales creep into Thanksgiving. Many large retailers will open Thanksgiving with big discounts to welcome shoppers. Others will open early Friday for sales.
Many government offices and small businesses will remain closed on Friday.
Below is the status of many grocery stores and services for Thursday and Friday. For those not listed, call ahead or check websites for hours.
GROCERY STORES
Haggen: Open regular hours. Some specialty departments such as floral to close early on Thursday.
The Market in Birch Bay, Cost Cutter in Blaine, Food Pavilion in Lynden and Everson Market: Open until 6 p.m. Thursday. Regular hours Friday.
Albertson’s: Open until 6 p.m. Thursday. Regular hours Friday.
Fred Meyer: Open until 4 p.m. Thursday. Opens 5 a.m. Friday.
Safeway: Regular hours for Thursday and Friday.
Winco: Open until 3 p.m. Thursday. Opens at 7 a.m. Friday.
Community Food Co-op: Closed Thursday. Regular hours Friday.
Trader Joe’s: Closed Thursday. Regular hours Friday.
Everybody’s Store: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Regular hours Friday.
OFFICES, SERVICES
Whatcom County offices: Closed Thursday and Friday.
Bellingham city offices: Closed Thursday and Friday.
Bellingham parking meters: Not enforced 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.
Garbage: SSC and Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling will pick up on regular schedule both days but trucks might be early.
Whatcom Transportation Authority: No buses running Thursday. Regular schedule Friday.
The Bellingham Herald: Regular newspaper delivery. Offices closed Thursday. Customer service line, 360-676-2660, open 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday for delivery issues. Regular office hours and services Friday.
Opportunity Council: Closed Thursday and Friday.
Boys & Girls Clubs: Closed Thursday and Friday. Check with clubs for early closing hours Wednesday.
ENTERTAINMENT, RESTAURANTS
Restaurants: Some open Thursday. Call ahead; many require reservations.
Movie theaters: Regal, Pickford and Limelight open Thursday and Friday.
SCHOOLS
Public schools: Closed Thursday and Friday.
Whatcom Community College: No classes Wednesday. Closed Thursday and Friday.
Western Washington University: No classes Wednesday. Closed Thursday and Friday.
Bellingham Technical College: Closed Thursday and Friday.
Northwest Indian College: Closed Thursday and Friday.
This story was originally published November 26, 2015 at 8:10 AM with the headline "What’s open, closed for Thanksgiving, Black Friday."