a fundraising we will go...

...or have trailer will travel!

Every year since the early 1980s the Lynden Pioneer Museum has had a fireworks booth in Lynden. It all started with Col. Jim and has passed hands a few times along the way.

Fireworks is the biggest, most time-intensive (and dare I say fun?) fundraiser of the year. We've been supplying Lynden and the surrounding area with 4th of July fun for longer than any other organization in town! We know what we're doing!

Our trailer got a little facelift this year. A new coat of paint and some patriotic decor! It still needs a bit of work, but it is feeling just a little bit snazzier!

We'd love to have you come visit and pick up a firework or two. DeAnne and I will be ready to "talk shop" with you and set you up with what you need.

So, stop by Lynden Towne Plaza (Food Pavilion parking lot) and pick up what you want!

I Love Toy Story

Toy Story 3 came out this weekend. I can't go to see it until one of my guys comes home to go with me. My guys aren't around this summer, similar to the new Toy Story movie where Andy leaves for college. All of those toys being left behind for bigger and better things.

I still have Buzz, Woody, and the green army guys upstairs. At the Lynden Pioneer Museum I have the new Toy Story Legos ready for your favorite boy or girl. They look like so much fun. I'm thinking my Army guy may get the green army guy Lego set in his Christmas stocking.

They won't last long, stop by Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., for your Toy Story Legos.

New Playmobil

Under the sea expeditions, even the the huge whale is in stock!


The playmobil wedding sets are so cute! The church, caterer, photographer, the pianist, and of course the bride and groom. Oh, and the honeymoon get away car complete with cans tied to the back. Every little girl's dream come true.

Yes, the Lynden Pioneer Museum has playmobil! A lot of it! So, come in today and find the perfect gift for your playmobil collector.

We're Here

The Lynden Pioneer Museum Gift Shop got a face lift this month. Now if you are a block away from the museum at the stop light you can see that the museum has a gift shop.

We offer toys, gifts, postcards and local history books. We have had many customers come in and tell us that they never knew we had a gift shop. Yep, we do and we sell playmobil and lego, locally!

Those guys you see in the window will give you cheerful service too!

...and the award goes to

Yesterday afternoon we attended an awards ceremony at Western Washington University. Troy accepted an award from The Teaching-Learning Academy in recognition for promoting a sustainable, reflective learning culture. The Lynden Heritage Foundation president, Clarence Zylstra, and his lovely wife Heather joined us for this event.

Troy, and the museum, was nominated by one of his former professors, Joyce Hammond, who now places interns at the museum. Her nomination stated: "...for providing internships to students that allow for expanded learning and reflection in ways that enrich student experience."

Sasquatch by Rod Pullar

Troy really enjoys having interns from the university as well as other local educational institutions including the high schools. This was quite an honor...especially since it was awarded for what he truly loves to do - expand learning and giving great opportunities.

As graduates of WWU we are always happy to go back to campus and check out what is new and reminisce about days gone by. When I said I needed a picture for the blog Troy picked Sasquatch which is located in Viking Union.

Nice work Troy on creating such a wonderful work environment where interns feel accepted and encouraged to expand their learning and creativity.