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    Inn at Lynden: Opening Monday, Dec. 28th!

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    After much anticipation, the Inn at Lynden is set to open the Monday after Christmas 2015, in the fully-renovated Waples Mercantile Building on Fifth & Front Streets downtown.

    To cap off an eventful and important year in Lynden, the flagship tenant of the Waples Mercantile will be opening their first guestrooms just a few days before year end. We took a tour of the space with owner-partner Teri Treat and are excited to share with you a glimpse into all the hotel has to offer — from its rooms rooted in Lynden history, to the generous lobby with an oversize fireplace, to complimentary bicycles for guests — not to mention their tasty variety of ‘roommates’ in the building!

    Nearly-complete restoration of the Waples Mercantile Building on Fifth & Front Streets in Lynden
    Nearly-complete restoration of the Waples Mercantile Building on Fifth & Front Streets in Lynden

    The entire space seemed to be buzzing with activity — like a busy beehive full of workers, each doing their part to contribute to the vision of the building. Lynden has long needed additional quality hotel options, and the restoration of such a central historic landmark into a multi-use hotel + food service + retail space is a welcome addition in town. In fact, in ourLynden‘s online poll asking ‘What was the biggest news in Lynden during 2015?’, the Waples Mercantile Building and its tenants are leading with 47% of the vote — 14% ahead of the next most popular answer.

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    Lynden in Lights 2015: don’t miss these neighborhoods and homes!

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Brightly-lit home on S. 17th Street in Lynden

    Each year as we near Christmas, families around the country celebrate by decorating their homes in bright, cherry Christmas lights. In Lynden, we seem to be blessed with an extra dose of that Christmas cheer — as so many families decorate their homes in anticipation of Christmas. With strong Christian roots in our community, this time of year is for many a very joyful anticipation of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ more than two thousand years ago. For others, the Christmas spirit has flowed over into their lives and they celebrate each year as a means of gathering family, sharing in generosity and letting kids use their imagination.

    Either way, an evening drive through Lynden this time of year is a must-do for families and adults too! It really is ‘Lynden in Lights’! There are a few great spots we’ll recommend — but so much is spread out around town that it’s fun to explore on your own. Maybe even try to ‘get lost’ a bit in the winding neighborhoods of Homestead area.

    an evening drive through Lynden this time of year is a must-do for families and adults TOO!

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    Drizzle Lynden: Opening Monday! #yum

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Drizzle Lynden's restaurant seating in front of their expansive selection of beer and wine, oils and vinegar.

    Drizzle Lynden is an Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room, but will also be serving up tasty food: “Drizzle boards” with cured meats and cheeses, rustic-inspired plates created by chef Andy Nguyen, as well as fine beers and wine.

    Here’s an exclusive sneak preview before they open to the public tomorrow morning at 10am. We had the opportunity to tour their new store, which is their second location after their Fairhaven flagship. Owners Ross & Dana Driscoll are clearly passionate about what they do, and are intimately familiar with all of the ingredients and chemistry that goes into fine infused olive oils, vinegar and foods.

    Plus, here’s a special DEAL: from their opening on Monday morning through Thursday the 17th, use keywords “DRIZZLE LOVES LYNDEN” at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

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    An Update on Waples Mercantile Merchants: what’s opening next?

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Looking ahead: new openings starting this week!

    The long-anticipated opening of the merchants in the historic Waples Mercantile Building is upon us. It began with the opening of Village Books in Lynden three weeks ago on November 22nd, and we’ll see a steady stream of openings in the coming weeks and months. Next up: Drizzle Lynden – an Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room, featuring a Charcuterie & Cheese bar, Beer and Wine!

    Next up: Drizzle Lynden – an Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room, featuring a Charcuterie & Cheese bar, Beer and Wine!

    Over the coming weeks, we’ll feature preview photos and insider information on each of the merchants. For now, here’s a brief update on each of the building’s tenants preparing to open:

    Drizzle Lynden: opening THIS MONDAY, Monday Dec. 14, 2015 at 10am!

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    Beautiful Aerial Tour of Lynden

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Screenshot from YouTube video (James Gassman)

    Yesterday, YouTube user James Gassman posted a beautiful aerial tour video of Lynden, which he calls “Soarin’ Lynden Final Cut”. While much of the footage was shot for his ‘first cut’ version of the video about a year ago, it is a unique and beautiful perspective on the area we all love.

    The version below is about 4.5 minutes, starting with liftoff of the drone used for filming, in Downtown Lynden across from the Windmill at 7th & Front Streets. [On a desktop or laptop computer: press Play, then click the frame icon in the bottom-right to view Full Screen].

    The screenshots below are taken from James Gassman’s YouTube video.

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    Lynden Bolt: specialty fasteners & more coming soon to downtown Lynden

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Many have wondered what the ‘Lynden Bolt – Coming Soon’ signs at 404 Front Street mean exactly.

    Some speculated that it could be a sewing shop selling bolts of fabric, while the more creative thinker might have imagined a gun parts store selling rifle bolts. Neither would be correct, as Lynden Bolt is the in-progress retail establishment of Mobile Hardware, Inc. which has sold wholesale fasteners locally for nearly 30 years.

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    Brothers Jesse and Tim Clark (pictured above) were busy setting up in the store when we dropped by Monday evening. With a friendly and upbeat attitude they explained their specialization in fasteners that other shops in the region don’t carry.

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    Fairway Center Update: What’s new?

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Photo Courtesy Toly Musatov, October 2012

    What’s happening with the old bakery? And on the corner?

    Since the 1970’s, Fairway Shopping Center has been a key player in Lynden’s retail economy. Much has changed over the years – many will remember that only a decade ago a Chevron gas station stood where the Woods Coffee under the windmill is now. A J.C. Penney store for many years occupied the present Ace Hardware location, and much of the North County Christ the King Church property was for many years a grocery store.

    The Fairway Center was started by Harold and Sarah Kooy, and is now primarily managed by their son Byron Kooy. Many have wondered what exactly is going on with the old ‘Doris Jean Bakery’, and what’s happening in the corner spot next to Marta’s Cocina that for many years was part of Time Keepers.

    Today we have an update for you on both of these fronts:

    Marta’s Cocina is expanding, and the NEW Lynden Dutch Bakery AT FAIRWAY CENTER is still (hopefully) coming soon!

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    Village Books Lynden is Open!

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    Today, Sunday November 22nd, 2015 marks the silent opening of the first tenant to open their doors in the fully remodeled Waples Mercantile Building on Front Street in downtown Lynden. Village Books has long been promising a November opening which many saw as unlikely, but they’ve pulled it off! While the interior (and exterior for that matter) are clearly not completely finished, the store has a warm feel and had a dozen or so people checking it out around 5pm this evening (they first opened at noon today). There’s no exterior signage on the building yet, but a large “Open Now!” banner across the window invites in any passerby.

    A number of staff, including the Lynden store manager as well as owner Chuck Robinson were at the store, in addition to Waples Mercantile developers Teri Treat and Debra McClure.

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    Stoney Ridge Farm’s Last Day Ever of Fall Harvest Festival: Oct. 31st, 2015

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    Joel VanderHoek
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    (Photo by Stacee Sledge, courtesy of WhatcomTalk.com)

    After 25 years of serving the local community with their annual Fall Harvest Festival, today marks the last day of the final year of Stoney Ridge Farm’s October festivities. For many Lynden-area families, Stoney Ridge Farm’s fall activities have been an annual tradition synonymous with autumn and the harvest season.

    In mid-September of this year, Stoney Ridge announced via their Facebook page that this would be their last season opening their farm and home for the October harvest season.

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