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    Independence Day in Lynden: Everything You Need to Know

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    Fireworks Stand on the Guide Meridian in Lynden

    Editor’s Note: Bailee Mulder is a Lynden native and journalism student at the University of Oregon. You’ll see posts from her throughout the summer on ourLynden, and we’ll soon post an article to fully introduce our readers to Bailee. Welcome, Bailee!

    The Fourth of July is a holiday loved by Lyndenites, where we celebrate America’s independence and our freedoms with family and friends in our community. Some go on camping trips, others enjoy backyard barbeques, many do fireworks, but however you decide to celebrate, a holiday spent with the ones we love on a beautiful day is always something special.

    Wondering where to buy fireworks, the regulations on fireworks or where to celebrate on the Fourth of July holiday? Here’s your full guide to Independence Day in Lynden.

    Fireworks: Where to buy

    Lynden has four fireworks stands that will be open through the Fourth of July holiday, all on the west side of town.

    The first stand can be found just past Safeway heading south on the Guide Meridian. Another stand is set up next to O’Reilly’s on Kok Road – a fundraiser for the Lynden Pioneer Museum that’s been going for about 15 years.

    Lynden Pioneer Museum fundraiser fireworks stand on Kok Road
    Lynden Pioneer Museum fundraiser fireworks stand on Kok Road
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    Here it is: video footage of the World’s Longest Strawberry Shortcake for Lynden’s 125th!

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    photo by Rose Crabtree

    On Saturday June 4th, after the annual Farmer’s Day Parade, people from all around Lynden area came together to create a delicious 1,250 foot long (that’s 4 blocks!) strawberry shortcake.

    Enjoy the videos above with footage from the ground, the nearby rooftops and even the air to give some perspective on the World’s Longest Strawberry Shortcake!

    photo by Everlasting Photography
    photo by Everlasting Photography

    Check out some more great photos from the parade in Everlasting Photography’s Facebook album:

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    We did it! Lynden wins $25k 1st Place in “America’s Main Streets” competition!

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    Downtown Lynden during last year's Farmers Day Parade.

    We did it!

    Thanks to votes from all around the country, Lynden has been named the 1st Place winner in the “America’s Main Streets” competition. Thousands of ourLynden followers voted through the ourLynden Facebook page, and countless others voted all around the area.

    $25,000 will be awarded to the Downtown Business Association (DBA), which plans to use the money for further improvements and investments around downtown Lynden. Ken Stap, president of the Lynden DBA, shared that the funds will be used in a few different ways.

    The first funds will be used to update the watering equipment for Lynden’s famous hanging flower baskets, and then additional funding will help improve ‘wayfinding’ — signage to help visitors and locals alike find what they’re looking for in and around Lynden. Remaining money will likely be used to begin exploring options to increase and improve parking downtown — a great problem to have.

    The 2015 Farmers Day Parade on Front Street in Lynden.
    The 2015 Farmers Day Parade on Front Street in Lynden.

    “We’re just so jazzed and honored for this award,” Stap said. “The organizers of the contest are planning to fly out a crew to throw a celebration ceremony in Lynden on the 4th of July, and will even be sending a film crew to the Farmer’s Day Parade this weekend.” Details about the July 4th ceremony will be shared on ourLynden as soon as they are available.

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    CubanoCubano is Lynden’s newest food truck, and it’s super tasty!

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    Opening night at CubanoCubano (photo by @ticklishchicken)

    An authentic taste of Cuba may not be as distant as you think.

    Havana? Miami? Nope — right here in Lynden!

    You read that right. Last week CubanoCubano debuted their tasty Cuban grub in Lynden to an overflow crowd outside of Overflow Taps. The food truck is the first Cuban food on wheels in Whatcom County, and one of only a couple food trucks that roll into Lynden.

    CubanoCubano food truck owner Sean Beanblossom

    Lynden-native Sean Beanblossom is the face behind the grill, acting as chef and owner, to crank out some delicious eats. Beanblossom recently returned to the area after serving as an executive chef in Portland, Oregon.

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    Fresh new logo for Lynden-based Woods Coffee

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    Photo Courtesy of Woods Coffee

    It’s a big week for Lynden-based Woods Coffee: a new logo and the Grand Opening of their new roastery this Saturday.

    After 14 years in business, the Woods Coffee has updated their logo and branding materials. The new logo (pictured below) is reflects the company’s Northwest roots and is designed to be cleaner and more simple than the historical brand mark. “The script font is a reminder to never take ourselves too seriously — to live out one of our core values which is to have fun,” explained Wes Herman, who founded the company along with his family in 2002.

    Woods Coffee new logo

    The new branding will roll out across the stores over time, with the drink cups being one of the first elements to sport the new logo in their three Lynden coffee shops. The new cups each have a quote from John Muir, who is commonly referred to as the father of the National Park system, which celebrates 100 years this year.

    Woods Coffee cups with new logo

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    It’s true: Lynden to create world’s longest strawberry shortcake at Farmers Day Parade!

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    1,250 feet — that’s all the way through downtown Lynden.

    From the Dutch Village Mall on 7th & Front all the way to Colony House Furniture on 3rd & Front near the museum, a world-record berry shortcake will block the road on Saturday, June 4th during this year’s Farmers Day Parade.

    “Since we have the world’s sweetest strawberries and shortcake is such a wonderful way to enjoy them, this will be a fun way to celebrate Lynden’s 125th anniversary”

    Lynden is known for its berries, dairies, and a love of food — so the giant treat seemed like a great way to gather and celebrate as a community. Gary Vis, executive director of the Lynden Chamber of Commerce, explains that the shortcake will be topped with locally grown strawberries, plus local ice cream and whipped cream. The community will then be invited to eat free servings of the strawberry shortcake.

    A mini strawberry shortcake, which pales in comparison to Lyndens record-setting attempt this summer!
    A mini strawberry shortcake, which pales in comparison to Lynden’s record-setting attempt this summer!

    Plenty of people should be around to help eat the shortcake, since it will be built immediately following the popular Farmers Day Parade, which draws up to 10,000 people annually. The parade, which celebrates our local agricultural heritage, will start at 10:30 a.m. and conclude around 12 noon.

    “Once we’ve built the 1,250-foot shortcake, photographers and a drone will produce the documentation we need to submit to Guiness World Records,” Vis said. “Then volunteers will begin serving free strawberry shortcake to everyone who stays.”

    Downtown Lynden during last year's Farmers Day Parade.
    Downtown Lynden during last year’s Farmers Day Parade.

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    Lyndenopoly is coming this summer!

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    UPDATE JULY 2017: Lyndenopoly is finally launching this summer! After unexpected delays last summer we held off to launch until 2017 — which is fittingly the 30th anniversary since the original Lyndenopoly board game was sold in 1987. Check out this post for Lyndenopoly 2017 pre-order and sales information!

    Nearly 30 years ago in 1987, people all around Lynden began playing Lyndenopoly for the first time. With the property spaces all represented by local organizations and companies, and the game cards unique to our community, it’s a fun local board game.

    Today, planning officially began for the new-and-improved 2016 edition, slated to be ready this summer during Lynden’s 125th year as a city. Sales of the game will be a fundraiser for the Lynden Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit which hosts popular community events such as Farmers Day Parade, Raspberry Festival and the Lighted Christmas Parade, among others.

    Lyndenopoly planning meeting

    More details will be available in the coming months, including a special pre-order opportunity. Chamber members will receive information on sponsorship opportunities in the coming weeks; interested parties can contact Lyndenopoly Committee Chair Joel VanderHoek by email at joel@ourLynden.com.

    The 1987 edition of Lyndenopoly in the Celebration Suite of the Inn at Lynden, December 2014.
    The 1987 edition of Lyndenopoly in the Celebration Suite of the Inn at Lynden, December 2014.

    Dessert Lovers Delight! Now Open: Just Desserts by Lynden Dutch Bakery

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    In 1907, just 16 short years after Lynden’s official incorporation, a bakery opened in Lynden to serve the small yet growing community. 109 years later, that bakery still serves this community as the Lynden Dutch Bakery. And this year, on Lynden’s 125th anniversary date, the Lynden Dutch Bakery opened their new Just Desserts shop across town at Fairway Center.

    Lyndenites Chad and Julee Simmons have owned the Lynden Dutch Bakery for just about a year and a half, but spent a few years involved behind the scenes prior to taking ownership. “We are fortunate to become involved in an institution far bigger than ourselves — we want to be good stewards of it and find the best way forward,” Chad shared.

    HOEKPhotography_JustDesserts

    Just Desserts is a new twist on the historically popular offerings of the long-time Lynden bakery. Sweet favorites such as their handcrafted donuts, dessert bars and poffertjes muffins are plentiful at the new shop, as well as all-day hot breakfast offerings, sandwiches and an espresso bar.

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    Quick Post: Just Desserts by Lynden Dutch Bakery is open!

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    Just Desserts by Lynden Dutch Bakery in Fairway Center Lynden celebrates Day One today on the 125th Birthday of Lynden.

    They are open limited hours this week, and will start regular hours next week.

    Stay tuned on ourLynden for all the sweet details and a full photo preview!

    Pictured: long time Lynden resident Shirley (Buizer) Bouma is one of the first customers at the new sweets shop, picking up a donut for her husband Ed Bouma.

    Lynden 125 Beard & Mustache Challenge results!

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    photos by Alexandra Ann Photography

    Noticed more facial hair around Lynden lately?

    Today marks the 125th anniversary of Lynden’s official incorporation on March 16th, 1891 — and every 25 years since the men of Lynden have undertaken a beard growing challenge. For this year’s contest, around 40 men grew out their beards and mustaches over a 42-day period, culminating in a judging session this past Saturday at the Inn at Lynden.

    Mayor Scott Korthuis has his beard examined by judges and Lynden Chamber director Gary Vis
    Mayor Scott Korthuis has his beard examined by judges and Lynden Chamber director Gary Vis

    Categories include ‘Overall Grand Champion’, ‘Best Heritage Hair’ (for those who did not start with a clean shave) and ‘Best Clean Shave’ (for those who did).

    A newspaper clipping from the 1991 beard growing contest, 25 years ago.
    A newspaper clipping from the 1991 beard growing contest, 25 years ago, was on display at this year’s contest.

    Careful judging makes for a fun old-time tradition

    Participants were judged by Rose DeGroot (owner of Fairway Cafe) and Cliff Fast (long-time barber from Cliff’s Shear Design on the corner of 9th & Front Streets). Speaking of the judging process, Lynden 125 committee chair Karen Kildall said “They had a tough job — the competition was really, really tight. But, in the end, they were able to choose our winners.”

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