Best of Lynden 2025

A supplement of the Lynden Tribune & Ferndale Record

Published December 31, 2025

BEST OF

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

“Thank you, Lynden, for voting us

Best Veterinary Hospital in Lynden 14 years in a row!”

-Kulshan Veterinary Hospital Doctors and Staff

Caring for all creatures large and small Large and small animal services including boarding, laser surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser, digital radiography, exotic animals, endoscopy, ultrasound, in-house labs and more!

Kulshan Veterinary Hospital PLLC (360) 354-5095 • www.KulshanVet.com 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden WA • 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale WA American Animal Hospital Association Accredited Hospital

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BEST ETHNIC FOOD

It’s more than food — it’s art Chandara House voted best ethnic food in 2025 Best of Lynden awards

By Bill Helm Editor

LYNDEN — Everyone knows them as Audi and Pear. Formally, they are Jirawat Philuek and Thunchanok Churngchow.

Together, they moved to Lynden from Seattle in January.

Recently, their restaurant, Chandara House, was recognized for Best Ethnic Food in the 2025 Best of Lynden awards.

“This award makes us proud because it affirms our mission at Chandara House to bring the artistry of Thai flavors to the community with authenticity and heart,” Churngchow said. “Being recognized by the people we serve is the highest honor we could receive. Your support means everything to us. We’re grateful to be a part of your everyday lives, and we’ll keep doing everything and cooking with heart.”

For Churngchow, Chandara House is more than just the food: “It’s the signature artist of Thai flavor created to be served by everyone.”

Seattle residents before they came to Lynden, Audi and Pear wanted to move to a smaller community. Although they had never run their own business, they “looked for small Thai restaurant, then I found Chandara House from a Thai agent from Seattle’s Thai community,” Churngchow said.

Anyone who runs a business knows it’s as much about the community as it is the product or service. Compared to where the couple had lived before, Churngchow found Lynden to be a “tiny and pretty town.”

“I like people in this town, most everyone are friendly and kind,” she said. “The town is very safe, orderly and clean.”

Churngchow also said Chandara House is the “perfect business size [for] what I want and everything is cute, peaceful and a lot of nature in here and around this area as well.”

For their first business venture, Churngchow said there were some initial challenges, but taking over Chandara House “wasn’t as difficult as we thought.”

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Chandara House voted best ethnic food in 2025 Best of Lynden awards. Pictured are Audi and Pear, formally known as Jirawat Philuek and Thunchanok Churngchow. (Bill Helm/Lynden Tribune)

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BEST GATHERING PLACE

508 Coffee and Youth Lounge: A new place for youth to hang out and be themselves

By Cal Bratt For the Tribune

The 508 Coffee and Youth Lounge opened at 508 Front St. in Lynden in May 2025.

Above, Elaina and Ava, Lynden Christian High School juniors, do some homework during their visit to the youth lounge. At far right, Employee Erica prepares a sandwich while Santastyled A.J. takes care of a kitchen order at the 508 Youth Lounge in Lynden on Dec. 16. (Cal Bratt for the Tribune)

LYNDEN — By 3 p.m. on a weekday afternoon, even as the weather outside is dreary, students are finding their way to the cheery bright interior of the 508 Coffee and Youth Lounge in Lynden.

At 508 Front St., it is the incarnation of a dream that Andy and Becky Jewell had for this building they own, which also contains their Farmers Insurance agency on the 510 half of the storefront.

“Becky and I have always had the feeling for this sort of space, a spot where kids can come and hang out,” Andy said.

It’s not just for kids. Grown-ups can certainly come in for the atmosphere and for the drinks or food on the menu. But the focus is clearly on the middle and high school age group.

Amidst the stress and pressure on teenagers, and now in the darker days of winter, 508 Youth Lounge can be “a beacon of light” where the kids can “just be themselves,” Jewell said. They aren’t told to shush up here, he added.

This place opened last May. The hours are 2:30 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, all the way to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Andy Jewell said the intent is to offer a wholesome, safe place for youth to go in the after-school hours, with adults around but not in a supervisory role. Kids need to be old enough to be responsible on their own.

The “Who We Are” statement at the door declares that the 508 Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving the youth of north Whatcom County.

It states: “With a vision for mentorship, counseling, tutoring and Bible study, we provide a safe and welcoming space where young people can thrive, have fun, and recharge while also being challenged to grow and meet the great potential that God has placed in each of them.”

Messaging on the walls and shelves

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025 echo that Christian orientation. Contemporary worship music plays softly in the background.

On a recent Tuesday, by 4 p.m. at least 20 kids or adults were at the 508 Coffee and Youth Lounge tables or group areas, or in the back game room, or ordering at the service counter.

Some just talked. Two 16-year-olds did school work. A pair of local high school grads said they meet before each heads out on a YWAM mission soon. A local AAU basketball team of 10-year-olds was having their Christmas party with snacks provided by a mom. The Lynden, Lynden Christian and Nooksack Valley school systems were represented.

“We had been struggling to find a place to hang out (that wasn’t a library or book store),” said Paikea as she met with friend Mia. Both are Lynden Middle School 14-year-olds.

Not drivers yet, as were many of the youth present — and so often need to be dropped off and picked up — they said their parents had also checked out this place and were happy with it.

Students get 20% off on the menu items, which include various hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, and plates of chicken strips, mini-corndogs and fries. Usually two staffers are on duty to take care of the kitchen and service counter.

This 100-year-old downtown building has some history behind it. For decades it was a destination for clothing as the Lynden JC Penney store. It later contained The Fabric Cottage, a bike shop, and a floral and gifts boutique.

When the Jewells bought the 508-510 Front St. building about 10 years ago, they wanted first a fresh new storefront for their insurance business.

Then the pandemic hit, making life hard for everyone. The 508 portion eventually went vacant. But that spurred on an idea that the Jewells, with five children, had held all along: create a youth gathering place.

The planning began back in 2020. Becky collaborated with friend Nicole Bennett, an interior designer, to reimagine the space as an inviting hangout for middle and high school kids.

It took five years to come to reality, through the steps of very tasteful redesign, some deconstruction and then construction, registration as a nonprofit, and more. The space now has all new electrical, plumbing, lighting, a bathroom and kitchen.

Mostly, awareness of 508 Youth Lounge has spread by word of mouth over recent months.

Sometimes a reminder of the weekend evening hours is given at Friday night games of Lynden and Lynden Christian high schools.

Besides at least one staff person at all times, there may also be adult engagement volunteers on hand to mingle with the kids, Jewell said.

Right now, the décor theme is geared thoroughly for the holidays – to be changed seasonally, of course.

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Top photo: Three teenagers place their food or drinks order at the 508 Youth Lounge in Lynden. At left, 10-year-old friends play a game during a Christmas party held at the 508 Youth Lounge.

Winter and Christmas decor is up at the 508 Youth Lounge right now. (Cal Bratt for the Tribune)

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BEST WILDCARD

Knowledge meets comedy at Trivia Knight

Will Butela and his Trivia Knight have won Best of Lynden’s wildcard category for 2025. (Elsa Ericksen for the Tribune)

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Will Butela first hosted trivia nights during college at WWU

By Elsa Ericksen For the Tribune

LYNDEN — Think you know how many of the presidents on Mount Rushmore have mustaches? How about if sweet potatoes and yams are botanically synonymous? Do you know who won the wildcard category for Best of Lynden 2025?

Answers: one, no, and the Trivia Knight.

Will Butela, the man behind the Trivia Knight, is a seasoned trivia host whose laid-back and humorous style has earned himself a devoted following at Whatcom County brewpubs.

“If people are going to take the time to come out, I try to make it something they have a lot of fun with and try to make it approachable,” he said. “The questions are always different. The playlists are always different.”

Butela first hosted trivia nights during his college years at Western Washington University.

He excelled in standup comedy, improv and public speaking, skills which served him well in his role as master-of-ceremonies for all things trivia.

In 2018, Butela approached Lynden’s Overflow Taps about a weekly trivia slot, which quickly became a success. These days, Trivia Knight can be found weekly at Overflow Taps, District Brewing and Larrabee Lager Company.

The structure is consistent each week with familiar trivia elements: four rounds of 10 questions each, with themed categories, a song round and a wildcard finale.

Within this framework, Butela brings his own unique flair for an environment that is equal parts welcoming and entertaining.

Butela aims for questions that make players think, rather than stump them outright. He also tends to focus more on pop culture than encyclopedia facts.

“My goal isn’t that you don’t know the answer,” he said. “My goal is that you don’t know the answer right away, until you really think about it. I want you to know the answer.”

Each night features a unique, personally curated playlist of wide-ranging tunes to keep spirits high at every table during the more difficult categories. Trivia night with the Trivia Knight is a party, not a test.

Keeping with the casual spirit, phones are banned on a “see something, say something” basis. Grading is on the honor system.

Will Butela, the man behind the Trivia Knight, is a seasoned trivia host whose laid-back and humorous style has earned him a devoted following at Whatcom County brewpubs. Butela's Trivia Knight has won Best of Lynden’s wildcard category for 2025. (Elsa Ericksen for the Tribune) “We grade our own papers here,” Butela said to a crowd at District Brewing. “I trust you, we’re all adults here and you’re using a pen.”

Butela’s trademark sense of humor entertains the crowd throughout the night.

He cracks jokes with the bartenders and kitchen crew, regulars and newcomers alike. No one is safe when he’s on the microphone.

“It’s just so fun, the community getting together and the laughter,” said Amy Shintaffer, co-owner of District Brewing. “Will has a following and a lot of them follow him from location to location. Some weeks, we have to bring picnic tables in from outside and we have to turn people away.”

Ask any of the Trivia Knight regulars why they show up week after week and they

have an immediate answer: no scratch paper or group conferencing required.

“I’m here for Will,” said Lexi Groen, who doesn’t identify as a trivia person but comes back for Butela’s crowd interaction and banter.

“I love his wit and his humor,” said Shanna Manning, a longtime attendee. “I really appreciate that he tries to include everybody.”

One of Manning’s first dates with her now-husband was at a Trivia Knight event six years ago — and the couple became close with Butela. When they decided to get married, they asked Butela to officiate.

“I just think it was cool that one of our first dates ever was at Will’s trivia and he was the guy that ended up marrying us,” Manning said.

Tristan Delacroix, one of the regulars, summed up the general sentiment of the crowd.

“Great guy,” he said. “Even better trivia.”

Butela is just glad the Trivia Knight creates a space people love to come back to, where they find entertainment, laughter and connection.

“I’m touched,” he said of his Best Wildcard win. “This sounds cliche, but it really is the people. That’s who we’re doing it for.

One of the greatest compliments for me is that there are people that come all the time and never win. So we must be doing something right. I don’t know what it is, but something fun is happening.”

Follow Trivia Knight on Instagram @ triviaknight for times, locations and trivia category updates.

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Best Ethnic Food: Chandara House voted in Best of Lynden awards Continued from 3

“We did it with love and care,” she said.

The first few months as Chandara House owners, Audi and Pear made few changes. Why? “Because we would like to learn and know more about people in this town, what they like and what they don’t like.

And find pros and cons of the business,” Churngchow said.

Later, they renovated the kitchen area, storage area and working area.

“We made it more efficient to work,” she said. “We used some technology and adjusted product quality to match the level we wanted to improve.”

Those changes, some slight, some more extensive, are all about the customer experience and “creating food that brings people together.”

“Seeing our community support us is truly inspiring,” Churngchow said. “People knew or noticed that we have changed something and they said it’s nice, it’s different and they like it. People come back and recommend our restaurant to their friends and family. All of that kindness fulfills our hearts and makes us feel proud of our business and have more energy to keep going on to create something better for the customer.”

For anyone who is not familiar with Thai food, Chandara House offers soups, salads, curries, noodle soups, noodle stirfry dishes, fried rice dishes and other entrées. Flavors range from sweet and sour to savory. Heat/spicy levels vary from 1-5, however zero-heat is also an option. And don’t forget the protein. As for allergies, if you have any, let Audi and Pear know.

More about Chandara House at chandarahouse-autheticthaicuisine.com.

-- Contact Bill Helm at bill@lyndentribune. com

Jirawat Philuek, better known as Audi, cooks Pad Thai at Chandara House.

Both Audi and Thunchanok Churngchow, better known as Pear, took over in January 2025 as the restaurant’s proprietors (Bill Helm/Lynden Tribune)

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The 2025 BEST OF

awards are proudly presented to the following winners!

New Business

1758 Front St, #103 Lynden 360-392-8877 Green Business

Small Business

102 Grover St, Suite 100 Lynden 360-354-9900 Customer Service

Large Business

2077 Main St Lynden 360-354-5676 Medical Facility

Family Care Network

We Take Care

211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden • 360-318-8869

837 Evergreen St Lynden 360-354-3991

Lynden Family Medicine 1610 Grover St, D1 Lynden 360-354-1333

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Adult/Assisted Living

Dentist

Optical

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eltkamp Family Dentistry 301 W. Homestead Blvd Lynden 360-354-8200 Pharmacy

1610 Grover St Suite C1, Lynden 360-354-5691 Chiropractic

1758 Front St, #108, Lynden 360-354-1226

1824 Front St, Suite B Lynden 360-933-1815 Massage/Spa

102 Grover St, Suite 100 Lynden 360-354-9900

210 Third St, Lynden 360-319-3248

Thank You! Lynden Family Medicine is honored to be your Best of Lynden choice for Medical Facility.

Accepting New Patients!

Call to schedule: (360) 354-1333 | 1610 Grover St, Suite D-1 | familycarenetwork.com

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Beauty Salon

Barber

Kulshan Veterinary Hospital

Groomer

you Lyn k de an h

115 E Homestead Blvd, Lynden 360-354-1196 Pet Supplies

873 Hinotes Ct, Bldg B, Unit 2 Lynden 360-318-9949

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8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 360-354-5095

Fitness

6980 Hannegan Rd Lynden • 360-922-7470

513 Front St, Lynden 360-656-6150 Veterinarian

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1898 Front St, Lynden 360-318-0134

Thanks for choosing us!

All-Inclusive Retirement Living at its Best Shuttle Services 301 West Homestead Blvd., Lynden

3 Meals Daily in the Outward Nine Restaurant or Duck Hook Bistro

www.meadowgreenslynden.com

Full Social Calendar

(360) 354-8200

508 Coffee & Youth Lounge was voted BEST MEETING PLACE- and it’s all because of you! Come celebrate with us!

Grab a drink, meet a friend, make a memory

508lynden.com

Residential and Commercial Cleaning New Services: Auto Detailing and Car Seat Detailing Call or Text for a

free quote! 360-594-8291

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Other Locations Including Bellingham, Ferndale, Mt Vernon, Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Everett, and Vancouver

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Naturalwaychiro.com

Lynden Location: Thank you for your votes!

ARE YOU IN PAIN? we can help, the Natural Way • Body aches & Pain • Old injuries • Headaches • Motor vehicle accidents • Work, sport and play injuries

102 Grover St, Suite 100 Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 354-9900

An Employee-Owned Chiropractic Practice At Natural Way Chiropractic, we believe in fostering a culture of dedication, trust, and excellence. Our commitment to this philosophy is reflected in our unique employee ownership model, which sets us apart in the chiropractic industry.

What Does That Mean For You? • Enhanced Patient Care • Dedication & Accountability • Consistent High Standards • Innovative Treatment Approaches

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Pet Accommodations

Kulshan Veterinary Hospital

8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 360-354-5095

Automotive Services

Financial Institution

8181 Guide Meridian Rd Lynden 360-354-7698

2045 Front St, Lynden 360-676-1168

Real Estate Company

Photography

Insurance Agency

8071 Guide Meridian Rd, #105 Lynden 360-354-4455

www.robincostudio.com hello@robincostudio.com

700 Front St, Lynden 360-922-0149

Thanks for voting for us!

Serving the Northwest Since 1940

• Heating • Cooling • Plumbing • Electric • Refrigeration

837 Evergreen St, Lynden | 360-354-3991 | lyndensheetmetal.com

401 E. Grover St, Lynden

(360) 354-3097

vandergiessennursery.com Serving Lynden and Whatcom County for four generations since 1938.

Thank you, Lynden!

We appreciate your vote and all of your support over the past year. We’re honored to have the opportunity to serve you in your lawn & garden needs.

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Tires/Auto Thanks for choosing

Landscape/Mowing

Plumbing

ZYLSTRA TIRE

as the Best Tire Store in Lynden!

501 Grover St, We appreciate it and look forward to serving allLynden of your tire needs!

360-354-4493

Electrician

www.tblawns.com Law Practice

VAN’S

360-354-4493

Gilbert Silva, Owner 501 Grover Street, Lynden PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, INC.

Tyler Zylstra, Owner

307 19th St Lynden 360-354-2171

837 Evergreen St Lynden 360-354-3991 Remodeling/Construction

Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney at Law, PLLC 115 Duffner Dr, A Lynden 360-318-9300

s k n Tha ! l l a ' y

2017 Front St Lynden 360-354-4149

405 Front Street 360-354-2174

A sincere Thank you for your support of local businesses

rustlersfsg.com

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Cleaning Services

360-594-8291 CleanedByCortney@gmail.com Ethnic Food

655 Front St, Suite 10 Dutch Village Mall, Lynden 360-393-3068

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Burger or Sandwich

608 Front St Lynden • 360-656-5010 Happy Hour

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Pizza

8122 Guide Meridian Lynden • 360-392-8435 Coffee/Espresso

405 Front St, Lynden 360-354-2174

100 Grover St, Lynden 360-318-9306

Thank you for your votes!

May God surround you with His presence.

1758 Front St. #104 • 360-354-3101

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VAN’S

PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, INC.

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

We’re honored to be ou, Y ! k n n e a selected as Best Barbershop Th ynd

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in Lynden 2025.

Your support means everything to us.

At Brothers Barbershop, we’re proud to serve this community with quality cuts, a welcoming atmosphere, and the values we were raised with right here in town.

Locally owned since 1929

Great Service & Selection

307 19th Street • Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 354-2171 • (360) 354-VANS vanspe.com

To all our clients — new and longtime — thank you for trusting us.

Come enjoy an ice-cold beverage while you wait for your haircut.

We look forward to continuing to serve the community we love.

— The Brothers Barbershop Family

6980 Hannegan Rd, Lynden

(360) 922-7470

www.brothersbarbershop360.com

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Baked Goods

421 Front St, Lynden 360-354-3911 Grocery

8071 Guide Meridian Rd, #101 Lynden • 360-318-0688

Local Food

Convenience

When asked for a quote, they said “A heartfelt thank you to the citizens of Lynden for nominating us for this award”

Gift Shop/Jewelry

1758 Front St, #104 Fairway Center, Lynden 360-354-3101

NORTHWEST 300 Main St, Lynden 360-354-1198

360-656-5010

Local Restaurant Wins “Best Lynden Burger”

1726 Front St, Lynden 360-318-1302

211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden • 360-318-8869

608 Front St, Lynden

thenewsroompub.com

Caterer

Volume 3, Issue 1

35 LUXURY ROOMS

MEETING ROOMS

SHOPPING & DINING

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Good Brews, Good Food, Good News

That is the motto for “The Newsroom Pub” and with its selection of local food, treats and drinks, they certainly deliver on that promise. They are currently open Sun-Wed 11-8, Thurs 11-9, & Fri-Sat 11-10. Stop in Mon-Sat from 3-5 to enjoy their Happy Hour specials.

100 5th Street, Lynden, WA

360/746-8597

www.innatlynden.com

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Furniture

Farm Supply

168 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden 360-778-3870 Hardware/Home Improvement

Garden/Nursery

401 E Grover St Lynden 360-354-3097

1898 Front St, Lynden 360-318-0134 Clothing/Fashion

Florist LYN D EN

1736 Front St, Lynden 360-354-2291

420 Front St, Lynden 360-778-1849

thanks FOR VOTING US BEST PIZZA!

CoconutKennys.com

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306 Front St, Suite B Lynden • 360-306-8819 lyndenflorea.com

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Nicole L. Terpstra A   115 S. Duffner Drive A, Lynden

360-318-9300

Thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in us during 2025. We look forward to continuing to serve you in 2026!

Sparrows Salon & Spa 513 Front St • Lynden 360-656-6150

Thank you for your votes!

With 2026 right around the corner, a new year is the perfect time for a new look! Stop in and let our experienced staff help you feel refreshed and revitalized.

Hair

• Cuts- Men, Women & Children • Color • Balayage • Perms • Brazilian Blowout • Hair Extensions, Hand Sewn & Tape-in • Bridal & Special Occasion Styling

Photo courtesy of Amanda Vander Veen, A. Vander Veen Photography

Health

• Body & Facial Waxing • Lash Extensions • Massage- Deep Tissue • Lash Lift & Tint & Prenatal • Brow Tint • Infrared Sauna • Teeth Whitening • B12 • IV Therapy • Permanent Cosmetic • Wellness Injections • Piercing • Weight Loss & Peptides • Artificial Nails & Nail Art • Manicures • Pedicures • Esthetics • Spray Tan • Bridal & Special • Sunless Tanning Bed Occasion Makeup • Botox, Juvederm, • Oxygen Facials Kybella & Daxxify • Chemical Peels • Microneedling • Dermaplaning • Brow Laminations & Microdermabrasion • Plasma Pen

Beauty

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Consignment/Thrift/Antique

Meeting Place

408 1st St, Lynden 360-318-9333

Local Farm

9409 Depot Rd, Lynden 360-354-3428

508 Front St, Lynden

Local Charity or Organization

Wedding Venue

Golf Course

205 South B.C. Ave, Lynden 360-354-9930

115 E Homestead Blvd, Suite A Lynden • 360-778-2849

6827 Hannegan Rd, Lynden 360-354-3029

Thanks for choosing ZYLSTRA TIRE

as the Best Tire Store in Lynden!

We appreciate it and look forward to serving all of your tire needs!

“So happy to serve you, Lynden !”

-Judy, Lael, Samantha, Cindy & Norm LYN D EN FLOR EA

360-354-4493

Tyler Zylstra, Owner

Gilbert Silva, Owner

501 Grover Street, Lynden

- Fresh & Permanent Dried Flowers - Weddings - Life Celebrations

306 Front Street, Suite B • Lynden • 360.306.8819 • lyndenflorea.com

Monday-Thursday 9-4 • Friday 9-5

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

THANKS FOR THE VOTES!

We’re proud to be voted “Best of Lynden” for Automotive Services for 14 years in a row.

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

Family Activity

4655 Front St #13 Lynden 360-354-4425

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Accommodations/Hotel

100 5th Street, Lynden 360-746-8597

Thank you for voting us Best Groomers again!

Wild Card:

@TriviaKnight on Instagram 360-224-9727

Walk-in Wednesdays!

15 toenail trims

$

Wednesdays 2-5pm only.

873 Hinotes Court, Bldg B, Unit #2 Lynden, WA 98264 360-318-9949 • www.happypoochsalon.com

5 OFF purchase

$

of $20 or more

Expires 12/31/26. Excludes grooming services.

COME AND SEE OUR SELECTION OF DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS! 360-318-9949 • www.happypoochsalon.com 873 Hinotes Court, Bldg B, Unit #2 • Lynden, WA 98264

873 Hinotes Court, Bldg B, Unit #2 Lynden, WA 98264 360-318-9949 • www.happypoochsalon.com

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“Thank you, Lynden, for voting us

Best Pet Accommodations!”

-Kulshan Veterinary Hospital Staff

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our customers!

We are honored to be chosen Best Hardware/ Home Improvement.

With our gratitude, take

Caring for all creatures large and small Large and small animal services including boarding, laser surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser, digital radiography, exotic animals, endoscopy, ultrasound, in-house labs and more!

Kulshan Veterinary Hospital PLLC (360) 354-5095 • www.KulshanVet.com 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden WA American Animal Hospital Association Accredited Hospital

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Hardware

1736 Front St., Fairway Center, Lynden • 360-354-2291

“Thank you for voting us best in Lynden landscaping and lawn care!

We appreciate your business and support.”

- Tyler Bergsma and Crew

www.tblawns.com info@tblawns.com

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BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNERS! Thanks to such a great community!

20% OFF

your entire purchase With coupon. Expires 12.31.2026.

211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden Monday-Saturday 8-6, Closed Sunday

Thank You for your votes!

360-354-3911 • 421 Front St. With Thanks...

CHANDARA HOUSE AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

Thank you for voting us as the Best Ethnic Food in Lynden for 2025!

655 Front St, Suite #10, Lynden

360-393-3068 Mon-Sat 11 am to 8 pm

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

BEST OF LYNDEN DENTIST 2025

1610 GROVER ST, STE C-1 LYNDEN, WA 98264 (360) 354-5691 VELTKAMPFAMILYDENTISTRY.COM

Rose & Staff would like to thank our customers for another great year.

We appreciate your continued support and wish many blessings to you in the coming year.

Thank you again, Rose 1726 Front St, Fairway Center 360-318-1302 Drive-Thru Prescription Pick-up M-F 9 am to 7 pm Sat 9 am to 5 pm Sun Closed

Thank You Lynden!

1758 Front St. #106, Lynden • 360-354-1226 www.fairwaydruglynden.com

Thanks Lynden! * 25 Local Vendors to Shop Unique Handmade Gifts for Any Occasion * Space Rental Available for Classes & Parties

1758 Front St. #103, Lynden (360) 392-8877 www.LyndenArtisanMarket.com LyndenArtisanMarket

"Thank you for the Best Wedding Venue votes!"

360-778-2849 www.steakhouse9.com 115 E. Homestead Blvd. Ste. A, Lynden, WA

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A huge THANK YOU to our readers

Photo courtesy of Dennis Cairns

Your votes determined the winners of the 2025 Best of Lynden!

111 6th St., Lynden 360-354-4444 www.lyndentribune.com

BEST OF LYNDEN 2025

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INFRARED SAUNAS MASSAGE CHAIRS PERSONAL TRAINING GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

24/7 ACCESS GYM HEATED POOL + HOT TUBS TANNING

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Vision Plus now accepts (360) 933-1815

WELLCARE!

In addition to many other insurance providers

visionpluswa.com

Thank you for voting

Best Optical in Lynden!

• 1-hour glasses available • Largest frame selection • Complete pair of glasses for $99 • No-dilation scan available

New larger location opening March 1st -

Lynden Clinic Doctors

115 7th Street in Lynden opposite Lyndale Glass

Dr. Mark Aginsky Dr. John McGiffin