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Lynden Lights Parade December 3rd at 6pm

Fawn — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:17:22 +0000

Come out to Lynden this Saturday and view one of Whatcom County’s greatest holiday celebrations the 20th annual Lynden Lighted Parade. The parade starts at 6pm. The processional begings 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 equipment and is fun for the whole family.

For additional information on the parade and other Lynden events feel free to visit the City of Lynden Website

For more information on Bellingham Real Estate or to search for homes in the Bellingham and Whatcom County area visit www.JohnsonTeamRealEstate.com, your one stop Bellingham real estate and community information resource!

Craft & Antique Show in Lynden This Weekend

Fawn — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:13:52 +0000

It’s coming! The start to my holiday crafting madness, the Lynden Craft and Antique Show. The smells of the hot cider being served, the piano being played and the sight of all the wonderful vendors, antiques and crafts, I love it!

This year’s show dates are this Thursday, Friday and Saturday the 13^th-15^th. The Lynden Craft and Antique Show is held at the Lynden Fairgrounds, parking is free and admission into the show is $5, $4 for seniors and children under 12 years old are free.

The show features tons of vendors, with Christmas and holiday crafts, food, art and more. I always like to attend to get ideas for craft to make on my own at home or to pick up some early Christmas gifts for family and friends.

If you would like more information on the show you can visit their website at

www.LyndenCraftAntiqueShow.com

It’s Corn Maze Time in Lynden- A Favorite First Fall Activity

Fawn — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:54:50 +0000

It’s September 1st which means that Fall is just around the corner. What better way to get ready for the start of the Fall Season than checking out the corn maze in Lynde. If you think that mazes are just puzzles for small kids, think again! Corn mazes are great fun for people of all ages. Corn mazes are carved into fields of cornstalks that are over 7 feet tall. People then have to walk through and try and find their way out. And it’s harder than it looks! Because you can’t see the whole picture, you just walk around and hope for the best. Many times you end up back where you were before because it is very difficult to distinguish between one wall of corn stalks and another!

Hours for the maze run from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 2 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays through September. A flashlight maze runs in the evenings Fridays and Saturdays.The Corn Maze is located just South on Lynden on the Hannegan Rd and is open 6pm to 10pm on Fridays, 2pm to 10pm on Saturdays and 2 to 6pm on Sundays. Be sure and bring your flashlight if you are visiting after dark!

Admission is $6 for those in 7th grade on up and $4 for kindergarten through sixth grade students. Children 4 and under are free with a paying adult. A family rate is also available $18 for two adults and three kids. Proceeds from the maze go to the Lynden High School FFA.

Bellingham Luxury Real Estate Market Update

Fawn — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:06:57 +0000

With a vast array of natural beauty, culture and history it is no wonder that we are noticing that Bellingham, Skagit County and the San Juan Islands seem to be attracting more luxury home buyers. Bellingham and the Pacific Northwest are graced with many luxurious homes and estates. The incredible natural landscape and history help the Northwest boast some of the finest luxury real estate in the nation.

Wherever your real estate price point rests luxury can be at your finger tips. Whether you are looking for incredible snow capped mountain views of Mt. Baker, rolling acreage to enjoy your equestrian members of the family or a private lake dock for you boat, or saltwater front real estate, you can find it all here.

Each week we showcase homes which have just sold and help you get an idea of what the real estate markets in Bellingham and the neighboring areas have to offer. You can also search for active luxury real estate on our website’s Luxury Real Estate Page.

Below are three homes that sold this past week in the local luxury real estate market:

395 E Laurel Rd sold this past week for $820,000 and is located in North Bellingham in the Meridian School District.

If you ever dreamed of your own estate on beautiful sprawling acreage yet only minutes outside of town than 395 E Laurel Rd fits your dreams! No expense was spared in this spacious 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bath home located on 12.84 expansive acres.

Custom built with Tiger Wood floors, a gourmet kitchen, granite and stunning crystal chandeliers this home is sure to take your breath away. The incredible Mt. Baker views and the 3 car garage and 2,000+ square foot shop are just an awesome added bonus to an already amazing home.

9435 Weidkamp Rd in Lynden old last week for $565,000

9435 Weidkamp Rd is located in Lynden Washington just a short 15 minute drive North of Bellingham and sold last week for $565,000.

This stunning estate property is located on just over 2 lovely acres with awe inspiring Mt. Baker views across the Lynden Farmlands. This spacious home contains 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroom and two separate living areas amongst its’ 4,824 square ft.

Custom elegant finishes throught out the home include tile, hardwood, granite, crown molding, slate patio and more!

To view homes like 9435 Weidkamp Rd be sure and visit our website at www.JohnsonTeamRealEstate.com

231 S State St, Bellingham sold last week for $599,000

231 S State St is located in Bellingham, Washington and sold last week for $599,000. An expansive 3,184 square foot condo, 231 St State St has the feeling of living in a single level luxury home yet the convenience and ease of living of a condominium.

The condo takes full advantage of the stunning views of the San Juan Islands and Bellingham Bay Bay. In the condo you can bask in the luxury of the open floor plan containing two spacious master suites, one with a walk in shower and jacuzzi soaking bathtub. The kitchen is sure to be any Chef’s delight with high-end stainless steel appliances and a large granite island.

To search Luxury Real Estate in Bellingham and neighboring areas be sure and check out The Johnson Team’s Real Estate’s Luxury Real Estate Page.

It’s Fair Week in Lynden. The 2011 Northwest Washington Fair is Underway!

Fawn — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:42:24 +0000

Case Tractor Machinery Display

It’s that time of year again, the time that Whatcom County locals call “Fair Week.” The Northwest Washington Fair begins today in Lynden is going on until Saturday. Fair Gates open daily at 9am, vendors open 1oam, Carnival rides start at 11am and the fair closes daily at 11pm.

Gate admission to the fair is $10 for ages 13 and older, $8 for ages 62 and older, $5 for ages 6-12 and ages 5 and under are free. If you are looking to ride some of the carnival rides the rides start at $3 per ride or you can buy an all day pass for $30 and have unlimited rides all day.

A very tired 4-H member sleeping with her cow.

Whether it’s crafting displays, animals, amazing food, machinery, music, entertainment or talent displays you are sure to find something to fit your needs at the Northwest Washington Fair. One of my fair favorites happens to be all the kids 4-H animals. It’s so neat to so all the hard work and dedication that the youth of Whatcom County put into raising their animals to show at the fair and then in most cases auction off in the livestock auction Friday on the fairgrounds. The kids put in countless hours of work at the fair. One little gal told me that she arrives on the grounds at 5:30am in the morning and does not leave until 10:30pm each day. Each day the kids must wash and clean up after their animals and clean the fair’s barn and facilities in which their animals are housed, making for a long hard work for a lot of kids as noted by the picture I took at left of a little girl asleep in the barn cuddled up with her cow.

Come out to the fair and enjoy some of the fun rides and attractions

The fair also has daily feautured grandstand acts ranging from today’s performer Trace Atkins to Saturday’s Monstercross event. For more information on the Northwest Washington Fair you can visit their website www.northwestwashingtonfair.org or call the Fair Office at (360) 354-4111.

Lynden Spring Craft and Anitque Show- March 17th-19th

Fawn — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:08:47 +0000

Come out to Lynden March 17-19th and visit the 25rd annual Spring Craft and Antique show. I have been the the craft and antique show personally for the past six years and have always enjoyed browsing the booths of local antique collectors and craft vendors. Many of the vendors are from right here in Whatcom County and are displaying their handcrafted home and garden themed decor, jewelry, artwork and gourmet food items. Lunch and lattes are also available in the Garden Cafe located in the building.

The show is located at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. General admission is $5.00 for adults, $4 for seniors and children under 12 are freeand parking is free. Hours at 10am to 8pm Thursday and Friday. 10am to 5pm on Saturday.

If you have never been out to Lynden before, you are in for a treat. Lynden is a charming town that celebrates it’s Dutch history in both architecture and 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. To learn more about the city of Lynden and real estate oppurtunities avaible about visit The Johnson Team Real Estate’s Lynden Community and Real Estate Page.

Tips for Flooded Roadways

Fawn — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:27:47 +0000

With the major snow fall we had last night and now the warm temperatures, flooding may become a problem Lots of areas in Whatcom Count including low lying areas in Lynden, Ferndale and Everson are susceptible to flooding. If you do live in an area where flooding is an issue please use the tips below to stay safe.

- Do not drive through a flooded area. If a road is flooded-out turn around and find a different route.
- If you can’t find another route get to higher ground until the water subsides.
- Many local drivers make the mistake of thinking the water is shallow and then they try to cross it. Don’t do this as the road underneath the water could be gone due to the flooding.
- Vehicles can easily stall when driving through water. If your car stalls abandon it and climb to higher ground.
- It takes only six inches of water to reach the bottom of most cars, which can cause loss of control and stalling.
- It takes only one foot of water to float most vehicles.
- And it takes only two feet of rushing water to sweep cars, SUVs and, pick-ups right off the road.

Hope that none of you have to use these tips. But, just in case you are prepared!

Lynden Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Show

Fawn — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:13:25 +0000

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 and runs through Saturday.

For 36 yrs the Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Show has held the annual threshing bee and tractor show at Berthusen park just west of the town of Lynden just north of Bellingham. The show includes threshing demonstrations, an ample amount of antique tractors on display, an antique tractor and machinery parade, steam powered saw mill demonstrations, tractor pulls and more. There is fun for the whole family with a great kids candy event and parade.

The older generation will have a great time observing the memories of old and the newer generations and children will have a blast learning out our history and the farming techniques of Whatcom County throughout the years.

Show hours are 8am to 8pm Wednesday to Saturday. For the complete list of events view the Puget Sound Antique Tractor Show Program

Whatcom County Home and Garden Show this weekend! March 5th to the 7th.

Fawn — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:27:21 +0000

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 from King 5 Television and Andy Wappler offering his home saving energy tips.

The show opens at 10am on Friday and closed at 9pm, Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. The show is located in the Henry Jansen Building of the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1755 Front St in Lynden. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 16 and under are free.

Lynden Lighted Parade Saturday Dec. 4th at 6pm

Fawn — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:07:04 +0000

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 equipment and is fun for the whole family. In addition, don’t forget to take a tour of unique light displays & decorated storefronts throughout the city during Lynden in Lights (November 27-January 2)!

For additional information on the parade and other Lynden events feel free to visit the City of Lynden Website