Elvis, Celine Dion to perform at Lynden museum

By Bill Helm Editor

LYNDEN — At 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Elvis Presley and Celine Dion will take center stage at the Lynden Heritage Museum, 217 Front St., Lynden.

Actually, it’s two of Lynden’s nest, Je rey Fullner and Jenn Ryan, who will present the music of Presley and Dion. e July 15 show at the museum is the duo’s rst stop on a tour down the west coast.

Only since last December has Ryan performed Celine Dion songs on stage. For Fullner, Elvis has been his alter-ego since 2014 when he started performing a short version of the Elvis show.

Last November, Fullner met Ryan when he saw her perform karaoke. e thing that struck Fullner, he said, was how Ryan “seemed out of place as a Karaoke singer.”

“I thought she was stunning to watch on stage,” Fullner said. “She performed more like a professional.”

With several shows lined up for last year’s Christmas season, Fullner asked Ryan to “come out for a few sessions” because he wanted “to see if I thought she could survive on a professional stage.”

“Which she did, amazing well, I assume because she had spent more than 12 years on a local church worship team,” Fullner said. “She had an uncanny resemblance to Celine Dion, and I had a longtime goal of wanting to perform “If I Can Dream,” an Elvis song that Celine Dion adopted and sings to this day with a 3D image of Elvis on stage.”

Fullner looks back to the day he met Ryan and said the duo “was inevitable, a perfect match of talent and love for music.”

“I love working with someone else who brings the same life and vitality to the stage as the Elvis tribute show does,” he said. “At moments, it seems surreal.”

For Ryan, she never imagined she’d sing Celine Dion songs in public.

“She has always been someone I respect as an artist but I have felt unworthy to perform vocals of her caliber,” Ryan said. “Je rey saw something in me that I didn’t even see in myself and asked me to take a chance. I showed up for the rst rehearsal and the rest is history.”

Ryan began singing at age 8. “I have been singing for most of my life in some capacity, mostly in church leading worship.”

“I have also enjoyed singing and entertaining with friends, joining local bands, karaoke and open mic nights,” she said. Originally from the Seattle metro area, Ryan moved to Whatcom County in 1999 to attend Western Washington University. She loved the area so much, Ryan said, that she has lived in Lynden nearly 20 years.

Fullner’s father Carl grew up in Lynden. Fullner lived in Lynden for his senior year of high school, 1981, which he recalled was “during Lynden’s alltime record setting sports year.”

He grew up “mostly in Auburn (Washington) and Oklahoma City,” then returned to Lynden in 2006.

“I guess you could say I am from here,” he said. “Most of my early life was spent driving back and forth to Lynden to visit grandma and grandpa, Willma and Otto Fullner.”

Although Fullner and his family have lived in Lynden for the past 16 years, he still considers himself a newbie. As Elvis, Fullner has performed 14 shows in a single month in places such as California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and into Canada in British Columbia and Alberta. He’s also performed in Las Vegas and Dallas.

In his 10-year career, Fullner has been Elvis more than 150 times and has also played night clubs, casinos, theaters and countless private parties.

“I have done at least three other shows at the Lynden museum, at least one for the veterans, I have done numerous shows at the Lynden Community Center and several at the Jansen Art Center, several local churches including First CRC,” Fullner said. “Jenn and I have both performed at the Mt. Baker eater but I have done several other shows there as well. For a year, I toured with Silver City, an old local band that was performing when I was in high school out at Birch Bay.”

Looking back to late last year when he met Ryan, Fullner said how the duo manage to “physically resemble Elvis and Celine will always be a mystery to me.”

For more about Je rey Fullner and Jenn Ryan, or to buy tickets to the July 15 show, visit je reyelvis.com.

A portion of proceeds from the show will bene t the Lynden Heritage Museum. For more about the museum, visit lyndenheritagemuseum.org.

-- Contact Bill Helm at bill@ lyndentribune.com.

Editor, Regarding the letter about a ballot initiative to cap hospital administrators’ annual salary at $450,000, the same as the U.S. president makes: If PeaceHealth management thinks this possibility is a pipe dream, they should think again.

Ever since PeaceHealth (PH) announced its cuts to various services, community reaction has been swift and ongoing. PH administration claimed the cuts were due to lost revenue during the pandemic.

Charles Prosper, CEO of the NW Network, sits on the PH community health board as a volunteer. Under IRS rules, non-pro t organizations’ 990 tax lings are public record. From 2019 to 2020, his compensation increased from $578,588 to $1,111,054. Is this situation akin to the fox guarding the hen house? Does the governing board pay attention to community concerns? Does the local community health board pay attention, whose members, according to the website “fully partner with Peace-

Federal President Joe Biden (D), The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-4561111; email form at whitehouse. gov/contact. Website: joebiden. com.

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate O ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell.senate.gov/contact.

Website: cantwell.senate.gov.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D), 154 Russell Senate O ce Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2621; Public comment email form at murray.senate.gov/ write-to-patty; Website: murray. senate.gov.

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D), 2163 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, 202-2252605; Public comment email form at larsen.house.gov/contact. Website: larsen.house.gov.

State Governor Jay Inslee (D), O ce of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 985040002, 360-902-4111; Public contact email form at governor. wa.gov/contact. Website: governor.wa.gov.

Senator Sharon Shewmake (D), 213 John A. Cherberg Building, PO Box 40442, Olympia, WA 98504, 800-562-6000 or 360305-0356; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/member-

Email/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere atSarah. Soulliere@leg.wa.gov. Website: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/Shewmake.

Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360746-3744; Public comment email at https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/ memberEmail/42/1. Or email Legislative Assistant Rachel Campbell at Rachel.Campbell@leg.wa.gov.

Ferndale City Council meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave. Visit cityo erndale. org for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

Health in making and supporting decisions based on Mission and Values ... [and] are also charged with setting policy.” PH administrators apparently don’t realize they are causing harm to St. Joseph Hospital’s reputation. eir actions aren’t fair to the frontline providers. ere is a relationship between the social reputation and the perceived safety of a hospital, which can a ect possible future litigation.

It is past time for PeaceHealth management to face the people they serve and give straight answers. If they don’t, healthcare consumers should le complaints with the Washington State Health Systems Quality Assurance Department.

Delores Davies Ferndale

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Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 982254082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/415/County-Executive.

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Whatcom County Council Member Todd Donovan District 2, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360483-8474; Email: tdonovan@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/2261/Todd-Donovan-CouncilChair.

Whatcom County Council Member Tyler Bird District 3 (Everson, Nooksack Sumas), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5021; Email: tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty.us/2769/ Tyler-Byrd.

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North Whatcom Municipal City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360-966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ ci.everson.wa.us. City Clerk/Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson.wa.us. Website: ci.everson.wa.us. City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-384-4302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityofferndale.org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityo erndale.org. Website: cityo erndale. org. City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-3541170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Williams, email williamsj@lyndenwa.org. City of Nooksack, 103 W Madison St, Nooksack, WA 98276,

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Website: ferndalesd.org.

Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360-354-4443 ext. 3414, email: vanderyachtd@lynden.wednet.edu. Website: lynden. wednet.edu.

Meridian School District, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360-398-7111. Superintendent James Everett, email: jeverett@ meridian.wednet.edu.

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Mount Baker School District, 4956 Deming Road/P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244, 360-383-2000. Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-617-4600, msewright@mtbaker.wednet.edu.

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Nooksack Valley School District, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-9884754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt.galley@nv.k12.wa.us.

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Sharin Lou (Olin) Vander Yacht, age 79, departed this life on July 8, 2023 to embrace her new life in heaven. She endured a long, hard ght with cancer in order to enjoy several family milestones this year, including a graduation, a wedding and her 60th wedding anniversary. She passed away peacefully at home sur-

Pete Bruinsma, Sr. went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Peter was born on April 21, 1936 in Uitwellingerga, e Netherlands to Albert and Tina (Wynja) Bruinsma.

Pete grew up in Holland and

rounded by the chaos of her loving family. She was born in Bellingham, Washington on Aug. 16, 1943 to Vernon (Shorty) and Henrietta (Heinie) Olin. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Larry Vander Yacht on July 5, 1963.

Sharin was a loving and committed wife to Larry; mother to Bryan (Mary) Vander Yacht, Wade Vander Yacht, Craig (Jodi) Vander Yacht and Sally Jo Vander Yacht; grandmother to Andria (Mi- went to school until eighth grade. At age 14, he moved out of the house and worked on a farm for a widow lady. He slept in the barn and she cooked the meals. Pete moved to California in 1955 where he milked cows for Loiue Struiksma for a year. Pete married Tillie in 1958. ey soon had ve kids in 6 ½ years. Pete and Tillie moved to Arlington, WA in 1967 where

Wendy Lou Davis, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 after a short illness. Wendy was born July 3, 1951 in Ferndale, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents Lau-

James N. Bliss, age 92, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born Aug. 8, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Norman Wilbur and Bertha Maude (Kinney) Bliss. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia Lee (Neudeck) Bliss, daughter Carolyn Sue Bliss and his sister Barbara “Ban” Bourne. He is survived by his two daughters, Merideth Bliss and Barbara Boucher and her

BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Fire District No. 4 invites the community to learn more about the re levy lid lift that will be on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot. e purpose of the lid lift is to keep Station 12 on Britton Loop Road responding to emergency calls 24 hours a day.

Learn more at a question-and-answer session: e lid lift would maintain 24-hour sta ng at Station 12 on Britton Loop Road. It would also pay for long-deferred station repairs and replace a re en- chael) Martin, Denver (Miranda) Vander Yacht, Drake (Hailey) Vander Yacht, Karly (Brenten) Fox, Bella and Georgia Vander Yacht; as well as great grandmother to Liv, Van, and Evelyn Martin; Calvin, Kruze, Caiden and Kipp Vander Yacht; and Colt Vander Yacht. Her life was devoted to raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She also played key roles at Vander Yacht Propane. She did all things with Christ as the center of her everyday life.

• Wednesday, July 19, at 7 p.m. at the Rome Grange, at 2821 M. Baker Hwy.

• Saturday, July 22, at 9 a.m. at Station 12, at 4142 Britton Loop Road.

Fire Chief Jason Van Der Veen will be available to answer any questions. District No. 4 contracts with North Whatcom Fire & Rescue (NWFR) for emergency services. e contract requires No. 4 to pay 25% of NWFR’s operating costs. No. 4 does not collect enough revenue to meet the terms of the contract, and the contract is set to expire on Dec. 31. e contract cannot be renewed at the current levy rate. Since 2019, call volumes have increased by 63%.

More calls mean higher costs to provide service and No. 4 does not collect enough revenue to pay for the service it provides. is is due to the district’s low re levy rate and annexations by the city of Bellingham, both of which reduce No. 4 revenue.

Sharin had a very full life. She enjoyed boating, traveling, sunsets (“sunset, sun- they leased a farm for 3 ½ years. In 1970 they bought their own farm in Custer, WA and worked the dairy until Pete’s retirement 2002. ey sold their large farm in 2002 and built a house close by. ey went on to buy a small farm not too far from their original one, which was where Pete was raising heifers. Pete enjoyed playing pool with friends and going to the Everson Auction Barn. He especially loved to read. Pete and Tillie traveled around the states rel and Rhonda (Squire) Davis. Wendy graduated from Ferndale High School in 1969. She worked and lived in Whatcom County most of her life and eventually realized her dream of retiring and moving to her Winthrop home in 2021. Wendy always had a smile on her face when she entered a room. She was an animal lover, had a passion for horseback trail riding, loved the outdoors and was always willing to help others.

Family and friends have many special husband Mark; grandchildren, Wilson and Corbin Troxel and Michael Boucher; great-grandson Charlie Troxel, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Please share your thoughts and memories of Jim online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com. gine that is past its usable life and starting to break down more frequently. If approved by voters, the lid lift will change the re levy rate from $0.63 to $0.99 per $1,000 of assessed property value. e $0.36 lid lift would cost the owner of a $550,000 home an additional $16.50 per month or $198 per year.

If the lid lift fails, the station would no longer be sta ed 24 hours a day and residents would have to rely on mutual aid, which could increase response times up to 30 minutes or more. More expensive options include forming a standalone re department or contracting with the city of Bellingham at a levy rate of $1.30 per $1,000.

More information atwcfd4.com or nwfrs.net.

BELLINGHAM — e

League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County invites the public to attend virtual primary elec- set”), time with family and lattes with friends. and on into Europe. Pete is survived by his children Don (Trena), Debbie (Kevin) Donovan, Tena (Steve) Storgaard, Pete Jr. (Michelle), and son in law Dave (Heather) Spoelstra; nine grandchildren Katie, Nathan (Leah), Janelle (Alex), Sarah (Tyler), Patrick (Lauren), Steven (Brandi), Caleb, Andrew, and Geo rey; two sisters Jennie Dirks (Dale) and Liz DeHoog (Martin); and also his sister in law and her husband Jennie and Dale Sudenga. memories with Wendy: childhood camping trips, stories around the camp re, trail riding at the Chewack River Ranch, shing trips, counting waterfalls on the North Cascades Highway, sledding down the hill “like this Auntie Wendy”! She will be missed by many. Survivors include her brothers Roger Davis and his wife Linda, Larry Davis and his wife Shelley; nephew Je Davis and his wife Shara; niece Jana Schmitt and her husband Mike; niece Melissa Walker and her husband Paul;

Sharin is survived by her sister Kathy (Jack) Hansen and brother Perry (Flo) Olin. She is preceded in death by a son, baby Wade Eugene, parents Shorty and Heinie Olin, sister-in-law Carole Rae Vander Yacht.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Reformed Church on Tuesday, July 18 at 11 a.m., preceded by a private burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and cremation Services.

Nancy Harriet Hughes 87, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, June 22, 2023 on her birthday. Nancy was the daughter of Paul Black Hughes and Elsie Martha Hughes. She is survived by her three sons: Robert, Charles, John, and her daughter Elizabeth. Nancy is also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. ere will be a celebration of Nancy’s life held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Rome Grange, 2821 Mount Baker Highway, Bellingham. Please share your thoughts and memories of Nancy at the Sig’s Funeral and Cremation Services website.

tion events on July 11-12 to learn about issues and candidates appearing on the 2023 primary ballot.

Primary Election Day is August 1.

All candidates who appear on the primary ballot for the positions of Whatcom County executive and Bellingham mayor have been invited, and will participate in a moderated forum, answering questions regarding issues of signicance in our community.

League Forum Committee Chair Minda Rae Amiran said, “ is may be the only opportunity voters will have to hear the primary candidates for Bellingham mayor and Whatcom County executive answer policy questions side-by-side. ere’s no better way to get the information you need to vote for these in uential o ces.” e following forums will be broadcast live on BTV. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org.

For more information about the forums, contact Minda Rae Amiran by email at amiran@fredonia.edu.

Schedule:

• Bellingham mayor, July 11 from 7-8:30 p.m.

• Whatcom County executive from July 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

Average gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.91/g on July 10, according to Gas- nephew Brian Davis and his wife Nikki; nephew Jesse Davis; and niece Misty Clark; 11 great-nephews and nieces: Kale and Logan Davis, Blake, Nate, Dylan and Sydney Whittall; Daxton and Ellisyn Davis; Conner Davis; and Mason and Myla Clark. At Wendy’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of owers, donations can be made to Aero Methow Rescue Service, www.aeromethow.org. Please share your thoughts and memories of Wendy online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

He is preceded in death by his wife Tillie, daughter Mary Ann Spoelstra, and two grandsons Matthew and Luke Spoelstra. Memorials are suggested to Ebenezer Christian School and the Lighthouse Mission. Pete’s memorial service is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Lynden United Reformed Church with Rev. Mark Stromberg o ciating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Dianne Blakesley e national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.50/g July 10. e national average is down 8.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 116.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Dianne Blakesley was born Aug. 5, 1950 to Charlie and Dorothy (Hettervig) Wood, she left this world April 10, 2023 the day after enjoying a glorious double rainbow from her bed. Please join us to celebrate Dianne on Saturday, July 15 at noon at Ferndale Event Center 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Please share your thought and memories of Dianne online at the Sig’s Funeral and Cremation Services website.

Buddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 15.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 39.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the past week and stands at $3.79 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.83/g on July 9, while the most expensive was $5.79/g, a di erence of $1.96/g.

“After declining going into July 4, average gasoline prices have struggled to nd much momentum in either direction as the price of crude oil has continued to bounce around, digesting o setting news on both sides of the scale: supply, which OPEC+ continues to try and tighten, and weak global demand as monetary policy restrains growth,” said Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy. GasBuddy data is accessible at prices.GasBuddy. com.

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Aug. 4

Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridaysare the first Friday of each summer month at Pioneer Village, next to Star Park in Ferndale. Food trucks from around Whatcom County will sell hot meals starting at 5:30 p.m. Also, there will be live entertainment on the Pioneer Village stage for each event starting at 6 p.m.

Aug. 19

Music in the Park Music in the Parkis Saturday, June 10and Saturday, Aug. 19 at Pioneer Village in Ferndale. Food trucks will be on site and there will be kids activities in addition to the live music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.

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On May 21, WCSO booked Dillard on charges of second-degree burglary and second-degree malicious mischief.

On June 9, Dillard was temporarily released for treatment.

Sept. 1-30

Eat Local Month

Participate in a monthlong celebration of local food and of people who grow, raise, fish, make and cook it. Meet your chef, farmer, fisher and grocer and experience the unique flavors of the region. For more information, email annikas@sustainableconnections.org.

Mondays Watercolor Painting with Lois

Dahl

Join watercolorist and painter Lois Dahl at 10 a.m. Mondays starting on July 10 at Lynden Community/ Senior Center. Dahl will teach beginner and more experienced skills depending on the student’s abilities. Learn Still Life, Landscape, and Plein air techniques. Four classes cost $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover Street. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information and to register.

Summer Summer youth chess tournaments

Beginning July 11, youth chess tournaments will be held weekly throughout the summer at the Ferndale Public Library. Open to players from grades 2-12. Beginners are welcome. Players are placed in sections based on experience and age. Free. Details at northwestchess. infoorWhatcomYouthChess@ gmail.com.

July 14 Flicks in the Park Flicks in the Parkwill be held Fridays nights June 23, June 30and July 14 in Pioneer Village, Ferndale. Grab a blanket or chair and join us after the sun goes down at 9 p.m. Free popcorn and soda available. On June 23, watch Top Gun: Maverick. On June 30, watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Finally, on July 14, watch Back to the Future.

July 14-16

Northwest Tune-Up

The Northwest Tune-Up festival comes alive this summer, July 14–16, in Bellingham’s Waterfront District. Three-day festival passes ($150 for adults, $60 for youth) and single-day tickets ($75 for adult, $30 for youth) are on sale now. Twilight tickets (entry at 7 p.m.) for music-only enthusiasts will be on sale starting June 26. Tickets are free for children 12 and under. For more information, or to purchase tickets, including a limited number of VIP tickets and on-site VanLife camping passes, visit nwtuneup. com.

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July 15 Raspberry Pancake Breakfast Lynden Community/Senior Center’s Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, July 15th from 8:00am-10:00am. Breakfast includes pancakes, raspberry sauce for the pancakes, eggs, sausage, co ee, and orange juice. The price is $6, or $3 for kids 8 and under and $5.00 for Player Special. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

July 15 Elvis Presley, Celine Dion tribute

One night, July 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Je and Jenn to celebrate the music of Elvis Presley and Celine Dion. This show has sold out every time show so far and we are expecting this one to sell out as well. Je rey Elvis and Jenn Ryan are both local professional singers who have moved on to the national stage and this is the first stop on their 2023 tour down the west coast. See this special tribute at the Lynden Heritage Museum, 217 Front St. A portion of the proceeds benefit the museum.

July 22

Book signing at Eucatastrophe

From 10 a.m. until noon July 22, Eucatastrophe Co ee and Used Books will host a book signing with author R. J. Jewell. Meet Jewell and have him sign a copy of his book The Slaves of Tenebrae: The Archives of Caelum. Also, enter for a chance to win a first-edition hardcover. Eucatastrophe is at 515 Front St., Lynden.

July 27

July Birthday Party

If your birthday is in July, come celebrate with the Lynden Community/Senior center on Thursday, July 27. There will be a special lunch at noon, for $6 to begin the party and then cake to celebrate at 12:30 p.m. Come join your friends at the center, 401 Grover St. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

July 29

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Used Book Sale

Whatcom Genealogical Society Used Book Sale is from 1-7 p.m. July 29 at the Pioneer Park Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale. All types of books will be available for purchase, most either $1 or $2. Cash sales only please.

July 29

Lynden Airport Open House

Looking for a great summertime event? Come to the Lynden Airport Open House, Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission. Free parking in LTI lot on the south side of airport. Public is welcome. No fee to static display your aircraft. Great family fun. Check out the airplanes. Make new friends. Food and drink can be purchased from the on-site food truck. Fire truck for kids to climb on and explore. No pets allowed. Hosted by the City of Lynden. Sponsored by: Local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 404. Visit chapters.eaa.org/eaa404.

July 31

Learn to Fly Fish Cast with Klaus Lohse

On July 31, at 12:45 p.m., join Klaus Lohse from 4th Corner Fly Fishers for a talk about fly fishing and then we will adjourn to Centennial Park, located next to the Lynden Community/Senior Center, at 401 Grover St., so you can try your hand at casting a fly rod. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.