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ELLENSBURG April 2008

DOWNTOWN DEDICATED TO DOWNTOWN ELLENSBURG BUSINESSES

Kick off for the Farmer’s Market

Fresh local produce & handmade crafts
By Ashlie crawford

On Saturday, May 3, the Kittitas and crafts creating a fun family day.
County Farmers Market kicks off Bollinger continues to say, “The
the first market of the season. The market is a great place for visitors to
market is known for its farm-fresh meet local people, eat delicious baked
local produce, baked goods, fine goods, chat and come together.”
hand-crafted products, rich heritage Today, the Kittitas County
and local traditions. Located in the Farmers Market has grown to include
historic downtown Ellensburg on 62 different vendors. But the market’s
4th Avenue between Pearl and Pine goal remains the same as in 1994 —
streets, the farmers market gives local creating venues where local farmers
residents a treasure trove of products can connect directly with Ellensburg
to choose from. The market is held residents and visitors while providing Patrons visit the various Farmer’s Market vendors in 2007.
each Saturday beginning in May a community gathering-place for Saturday, May 3, marks the start of the Kittias County Farmers Market for 2008. Vendors are located in
Downtown Ellensburg, on 4th Avenue between Pearl and Pine Streets.
through the last Saturday of October. the celebration of local culture Photo by Joe Whiteside
“The Kittitas County Farmers and cuisine, and to supply public
Market is a weekly event featuring education on regional farming, has juried in more vendors giving it will play host to the Dog Wash
fresh local produce and hand made gardening and food preparation. The the community a wonderful line- (August 2), and Dog Days (August
crafts,” says Pam Grueter, Farmer’s market is committed to the artisan up of local gardening gurus and 19). The market will also launch its
Market Board Member. food community and fostering the creative artists to share tips and first Kittitas County Farmers Market
The market was founded in values of that community here in demonstrations. Cookbook and have its first Annual
1994 by a small group of community Ellensburg. Aside from the wonderful Harvest Dinner featuring local
members who wanted to bring the Kittitas County Farmers Market items at the market, each year the produce from the market’s vendors.
best of from the county to the heart is a member of the Washington market has played host to a variety If something with a kick is what
of Ellensburg. The original market State Farmers Market Association of community you want, then the salsa contest on
was held on Saturday at Washington and follows
School (Ellensburg’s current City the rules “It’s a great place for events
including the
September 20 will be the right fit.
Volunteers and community
Hall) with only 10 vendors, several of
whom still sell at the market. A few
for market
sales. As
visitors to meet local Children’s involvement are essential to carrying
Music Day out the mission of the Kittitas
years later it moved to the downtown
Rotary Pavillion where it would
part of the
WSFMA
people, eat delicious on May 10, County Farmers Market. Within
a day full of the next few years the market’s
be more centrally located. Then, all items baked goods, chat and fun children board is committed to expanding
last year, the market moved to 4th offered must
Avenue because additional space was be grown come together.” activities
throughout
its vendor list to 100 different
merchants, obtaining storage space in
needed. or made - Loran Bollinger, Farmers Market vendor
the downtown. the downtown for easier setup, and
Loran Bollinger, a long standing by the seller which ensures In July in developing a list of volunteers to help
farmers market vendor, remembers in quality, freshness, and that conjunction with Jazz in the Valley with setting up and closing down
the beginning where the merchants all items sold are hand-crafted or the market will present the live music the market. If you are interested
would bring their children along to grown. This year the Kittitas County of Jazz Quartet featuring local jazz in assisting the market, contact
help sell their fresh produce, flowers, Farmers Market board of directors musician Chris Hull. In August them at 899-3870 or e-mail

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ELLENSBURG April 2008

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Girls Night Out! Participating Businesses:

Businesses stay open late for special event
By Ashlie crawford
Join the Ellensburg Downtown
Association on Thursday, May 1, from
5-8 p.m. for Girls’ Night Out. The event
is intended to offer great shopping for
the ladies. Participating downtown
stores will offer special treats and
surprises. Girls’ Night Out gives women
shoppers an opportunity to shop the
latest trends in fashion, accessories,
and home décor items, while hanging
out with the girls. Several downtown
• Bicycle Shop: 925-3326, 514 N Main St
• Brick Road Books: 306-0100, 305 N Main St
• Clymer Museum of Art: 962-6416, 416 N. Pearl St.
• Curves: 933-4133, 223 E 4th Ave
• Downtown Pharmacy: 925-1514, 414 N. Pearl St.
businesses will have sales, wine tastings, at the Clymer Museum (located at 416 • Fitterer’s Furniture: 925-9828, 4th & Main
or other fun events. N. Pearl St.) for a drawing for a great • Gallery One: 925-2670, 408 N Pearl St
Passports of participating spa package and new Ellensburg charm • Gifts of the Vine: 925-1020, 421 1/2 N Pearl St
businesses will be available at the bracelets. • Hair Cellar: 933-2070, 425 N Main St
• Kittitas County Historical Museum: 925-3778, 114 E 3rd Ave
Chamber of Commerce, downtown This event should be a great time
• Main Street Market Antique Mall: 925-1762, 309 N Main St
stores, and in the Aluntant, the to get out and see some of the new • Maurices: 925-9350, 116 E 4th Ave
Ellensburg High School newspaper. stores in downtown. For information • Mountain High Sports: 925-4626105, E 4th Ave
These passports are your ticket to all contact Timothy Bishop, EDA • Paper Moon and Stars: 962-1235, 113 E 4th Ave
the fun. Ladies can take their passports executive director, at 962-6246 or e- • Pearl St Books: 925-5678, 421 N Pearl
from location to location collecting mail Info@ellensburgdowntown.org. • Pebble Beach Tanning: 925-5111,
• Pine St Mall: 962-4104, 413 N. Pine St.
stamps. At 8 p.m. everyone will meet
• Purple Pelican: 962-1930, 311 N Main St
• Shoes2Boot & Flirt: 933-2013, 423 North Pearl Street

New to downtown
• Soup Bowl: 933-3354, 429 N Main St
• Starlight Lounge: 962-6100, 402 N Pearl St
• Valley Café: 925-3050, 105 W 3rd
• William’s Florist: 925-3176, 600 N Main #2
• Wine Works: 962-8463, 606 N Main St

Clothing stores offer new options

By Ashlie Crawford
This past month downtown Ellensburg has seen several
new businesses open including Flirt, Hailina’s Closet, Shoes 2
Boot, and Gifts of the Vine. These stores are helping provide
downtown shoppers with additional options.
Hailina’s Closet
Hailina’s Closet opened its doors on Tuesday, April 22.
Owners Cheryl Smith and Nicole Ciraulo are excited about
Hailina’s Closet provides good quality children’s clothing at a
reasonable price. The new store is located at 422 North Pine Street. A
grand opening will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Photo by Josh Crawford
their new business venture and the opportunity to provide
area residents a new outlet for children’s clothes. Hailina’s
Closet is a family affair with the business name coming from
the combined names of the owner’s daughters, Hailey (Smith’s
3 ½-year-old daughter) and Angelina (Ciraulo’s 7-month-old
daughter).
“We are extremely excited about our new store and
having the opportunity to be downtown,” said Smith. “We
felt that this was a great location and would be a great way for
parents to find us.”
Ciraulo added, “We wanted to create a place where
parents would have an option for finding good quality
children’s clothing at a reasonable price.”
Located at 422 North Pine Street in the historic
downtown, Hailina’s Closet gives families another option to
purchase quality clothes for their children. Hailina’s Closet
is not a consignment store but offers “gently used” children’s
clothes at affordable prices. Smith and Ciraulo established a
store where parents can bring the clothes their children have
been outgrown for in-store credit allowing them to purchase
“new” garments. Smith and Ciraulo pride themselves on
offering reasonably priced kids fashion with everything in
their store under $7.
In the coming months Hailina’s Closet’s owners hope to
expand the store’s offerings to maternity clothes, toys, books,
and even children’s furniture. It currently offer children’s
clothes in sizes starting from newborn up to size 16 for young
boys and girls.
The Hailina’s Closet grand opening is scheduled
for Saturday, April 26. Smith and Ciraulo will be serving
popcorn and handing out balloons to the children. The store’s
regular hours will be Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. If you can’t make it to the store’s grand opening, it
will be open for Girl’s Night Out on Thursday, May 1.
Since moving here Peterson has become heavily involved
in the community creating designs for local businesses
like Dakota Café, Clymer Museum of Art, Visante Spa,
Rustic and Shoes 2 Boot as well as many homes in Central
Washington.
It was from this involvement that Peterson met Shoes
2 Boot owner Jill Gage and the two collaborated on creating
their joint business venture.
“I always wanted to have a clothing store,” Peterson said.
“I felt that the location was a wonderful spot, the timing was
right and I knew it was just meant to be.”
Peterson describes Flirt as “funky, fresh fashion.”
In addition to a variety of clothing Flirt also carries
jewelry and fashion accessories and has new products
arriving weekly. Peterson said that staying on the current
edge of fashion is what will set her business a part from her
competitors.
“We offer great brands like Fox, Billabong, and O’Neill.
Our jeans are fantastic! We carry Miss Me and It Jeans.”
Flirt also prides itself on its exceptional customer
service. Peterson works with her staff to ensure that they are
knowledgeable about their products and know how to assist
customers with the “perfect fit” for their jeans.
In the coming months Peterson has lots of up coming
promotions and trunk shows scheduled. Flirt is located at 423
North Pearl Street in the Historic 1888 Building.
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