Lynden Community Information
It is obvious to a first time visitor that the early Lynden
settlers must have had Dutch roots, because this charming town
celebrates its history in everything from its architecture to
its festivals. It is also obvious that people take pride in their
town and their homes- I don't believe that I have ever seen an
unkempt Lynden yard. Lynden was founded by farmers and farming-
particularly berries and dairies- still provide the basis for
the town's economy.
Lynden has also become a very popular retirement area as well as a place to live.
Part of that can be explained by a golf course community called
Homestead, which was well planned and executed across a broad
spectrum of price ranges. Additional developments have maintained
this quality and typically provided housing at a lower price
range than comparable homes in Bellingham. Small wonder that
Lynden has been the fastest growing city in Whatcom County since
1980.
Home to the Northwest Washington Fair and
the Lynden Pioneer Museum, Lynden stays close to its agricultural
roots and well as its religious roots. Lynden Christian High
School is nearly as large as its public counterpart and the majority
of the businesses are closed on Sunday.
The Lynden Blog
August 05, 2010
This week is the start of the Puget South Antique Tractor and Machinery Show. Not only is the show a truly world class event, but so is the location the historical and beautiful Berthusen Park. The park is home to large old growth timber and gorgeous old barns and farming building. The show started yesterday [...]March 03, 2010
This Friday to Sunday head out to Lynden and check out the largest home and garden show north of Seattle, the Whatcom County Home and Garden Show. There will be over 200 vendors featuring products for your home and garden. There will also be several feature guest and speakers to including gardening ace Ciscoe Morris [...]December 04, 2009
Come out to Lynden this Saturday and view one of Whatcom County’s greatest holiday celebrations the 19th annual Lynden Lighted Parade. The parade starts at 6pm. The processional beings at Lynden’s Fairway Center and travels along Front St through downtown Lynden.
The Parade is made up of lighted parade floats, semi trucks, tractors and other farm [...]November 17, 2009
In the wake of all the windstorms and the forecast calling for yet more wind I pulled up an email I received from Jefferson Livingston at Pillar to Post Inspection Services in regards to tips for getting ready for wind storms.
Most of these items should be checked before a storm but also after to evaluate [...]October 05, 2009
Real estate sales in Whatcom County for the 3rd quarter of the year bucked the trend of the first 2 quarters and saw the number of home sales hold or rise slightly from 2008. September was unusually strong, beating the sales numbers for August. Unfortunately, median prices did not follow suit, dropping slightly in Bellingham [...]August 24, 2009
This weekend in Lynden you may see a few more cowboy hats and boots hitting the streets around town as Lynden is playing host to the Professional Cowboy Association’s Rodeo this Friday August 28th and Saturday August 29th.
There is close to $30,000 in prize money to be won be the rodeos
competitors. The grand event includes bull [...]August 17, 2009
It’s that time of year again, the time that Whatcom County locals call “Fair Week.” The Northwest Washington Fair begins today in Lynden and runs through Saturday, August 22nd. Fair Gates open daily at 9am, vendors open 1oam, Carnival rides start at 11am and the fair closes daily at 11pm.
There is a little something for [...]August 13, 2009
The Whatcom County Council on Aging along with the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department operate a total of eight senior centers in Whatcom County, the largest of which is the Bellingham Senior Center.
Each senior center has a full calendar of events ranging to games to volunteer activities, and meals. Each senior center also takes [...]August 05, 2009
Last year was my first attending the antique show in Lynden and I have anxiously awaiting the show this year all summer. Not only is the show a truly world class show, but so is the location the historical and beautiful Berthusen Park.
For 35 yrs the Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Show has held [...]July 07, 2009
Whatcom County sales are coming back, although the resurgence is spotty.
Bellingham sold 100 houses in June of both 2008 & 2009
Sudden Valley was up from 8 sales in 2008 to 22 in 2009
Ferndale & Birch Bay/Blaine also had more sales in June 2009 than in June 2008
Lynden had the largest drop in sales, from 21 [...] |
