2017 Christmas Activity Guide and Songbook

2017

Christmas

Activity Guide and Songbook Holiday Events Recipes • Crafts • Songs A Supplement of the

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

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Christmas Activity Guide and Songbook Activities................................................................................................... 3-4 Deck The Halls..............................................................................................5 Holiday Crafts.......................................................................................... 6-7 Away In A Manger........................................................................................8 Jingle Bells.....................................................................................................9 Joy To The World.........................................................................................10 Silent Night.................................................................................................11 Last Year’s Lighted Parade Photos..............................................................13 What Child Is This?.....................................................................................14 Angels We Have Heard on High....................................................................15 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen......................................................................16 We Wish You A Merry Christmas..................................................................17 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.......................................................................18 Holiday Recipes.........................................................................................19 O, Come Have A Look At............................................................................20 Look There Is The Steamer............................................................................20 Nicholas I Beg Of You..................................................................................21 Bright Decembermoon...................................................................................21 O Come All Ye Faithful................................................................................22 Christmas Tree Directory..........................................................................23

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Communities alive with holiday activities It’s a big busy weekend coming up Dec. 1-4, and beyond, full of the spirit of the holidays. Take your pick among the many activities, and then go out and enjoy!

THIS WEEKEND’S ACTIVITIES: EVERSON & NOOKSACK • Santa and his elves come to town on Friday, Dec. 1. Bring the family and join in the festival fun at Everson City Park, starting at 6 p.m.

The first 175 kids get goodie bags, there is free hot chocolate for all and Cramer Classics provides free wagon rides. Also, vendors will sell (cash only) hot dogs, baked goods, Christmas wreaths, home decor and accessories.

A sale of kids’ Christmas books during the Winter Festival is a great opportunity for parents and grandparents to find gifts!

• The 34th annual Silver Tea, hosted by Friends of the Everson McBeath Community Library, is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in the library, 104 Kirsch Dr. LYNDEN • “Scrooge The Musical” is the holiday show through Dec. 10 at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. It’s an adaptation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Stage times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (double performances Dec. 9).

Tickets for adults $14, students and seniors $12. The theatre box office is open from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays through Fridays, call to 360-354-4425; online at www. theclaire.org.

• The Lynden Choral Society performs Handel’s “Messiah” twice — at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 — in Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty St. The Starry Night Orchestra accompanies, and the soloists are Katie VanKooten-Weeda, Charles Robert Stephens and Ethan Neff.

A $20 donation is suggested.

• Open to all, the holiday pancake breakfast of the Lyn-

Sinterklaas’s annual visit (above) and the Lighted Christmas Parade are both big draws in Lynden during the holiday season.

den Community Center, 401 Grover St., will be on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Adults $6 adults, children $3. Take photos with Santa and expect Christmas carolers too.

• Ebenezer Christian School again has its wreath and bake sale from 10 a.m. to

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2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the North County Kids Place on the east side of the Fairway Center.

• A Holiday Art Market of at least 20 artists is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. • Elf on the Shelf is a

scavenger hunt sponsored by the Lynden Downtown Business Association from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The goal is to find all 12 hidden elves in order to be entered into the Present Dash.

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reindeer antlers if you’re one of the first 200 participants!), then walk around the shops on Front Street to track down any Elf on the Shelf. All entries must be in by 5 p.m.

This is free and open to all ages. The winner will be announced at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. (you must be present to be the lucky person). Last year, the prize was over $1,200 worth of gifts for the whole family — this year, it’s a mystery until you win it!

• The community Christmas tree will be at the corner of Front and Fourth streets. From 5 to 6 p.m. join in the festivities of singing Christmas carols, seeing the big tree lit and hearing who won Elf on the Shelf.

• Sinterklaas carries on the Dutch tradition in Lynden, welcoming children and giving out treats in the lobby of The Inn at Lynden on Fifth Street. This will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2.

• The ever-popular Lighted Christmas Parade is on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., with Edaleen Dairy as the title sponsor.

Now in its 27th year, this is a unique dazzling display of lights on vehicles and floats that certainly brightens up everyone and everything along the Front Street route. The business and organization entrants, showing off their creativity, compete for top honors in several categories.

Usually vendors are part of the scene.

• The singers of Lynden churches do a Christmas cantata, “Come to the Manger,” with a full orchestra at 4 and 6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3, in Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty St. An offering goes to the Lighthouse Mission.

Go to www.lynden.org for full list of Lynden activites.

SUMAS • Christmas in the Park is the vintage holiday event for Sumas. Presented by American Legion Post 212, this is in City Park starting around 6:45 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 4.

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Santa visits the eastern part of the county each year for the Everson-Nooksack Winter Festival. chocolate and goodies for the kids and, of course, an appearance by Santa, usually arriving by fire truck instead of his sleigh. The top three winners in a contest of holiday-decorated Sumas houses will be announced.

OTHER DECEMBER ACTIVITIES • The annual Holiday Festival of Allied Arts of Whatcom County is through Dec. 24 at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. See the affordable work of over 100 artisans, every day 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Details: www.alliedarts. org.

• Spirit Festival continues the weekend of Dec. 2-3 at BelleWood Acres, 6172 Guide Meridian Rd. Tour and taste in the distillery, get fresh-cut Christmas wreaths and trees, gather around a bonfire. All gift wrapping is free. Details: bellewoodfarms.com, 360318-7720.

• “The Snow Queen” is performed by students ages 9-12 on the BAAY stage, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham.

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Teaching about love and the value of friendship, eight shows Dec. 8-17 are at 7 p.m.

Fridays and Saturday, 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door or at www. baay.org.

• Sleighbells Ring is the holiday festival at BelleWood Acres, 6172 Guide Meridian Rd., on Dec. 9-10, 1617 and 23. See Santa and ride a horse-drawn trolley with live caroling. Kids can craft ornaments and cookies. All gift wrapping is free. Details: bellewoodfarms.com, 360318-7720.

• The Homes for the Holidays self-guided tour benefiting Bethany Christian Services is from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9. Tickets $20, available at Grandiflora and Picket Fence in Lynden and at the featured homes: Darryl and Louise Ehlers at 2366 Halverstick Rd.; Tim and Kristie Mark, 427 Crabtree Farm Dr.; and Colby and Terell Weg, 525 Pangborn Rd. Olie bollen served at Bethel church, 1105 Liberty St. • The Elenbaas Country

Store at 302 W. Main St. again hosts a live nativity scene and open house with wagon rides. It’s all on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m.

• A Holiday Magic concert of the Whatcom Chorale and Whatcom Symphony Orchestra is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Mt. Baker Theatre. Details: 360-756-6752.

• The Whatcom Flute Ensemble does a concert of Christmas carols and classics arranged for flute at 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 11, in the community room of the Lynden Library, 216 Fourth St. Details: Jennifer, 360-561-0244, jennboteler@gmail.com.

• The second concert in the Jansen Art Center’s Firefly Series is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in the upstairs Concert Hall, featuring Jill Whitman on harp, Kimberly Breilein on flute and Katrina Whitman on viola and bass.

Tickets $25.

• On Thursday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. the Lynden Skateway, 421 Judson St. (alley) has its Christmas Sweater Skate.

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Deck The Halls

MOncrieff Construction Inc.

farmers equipment co.

8510 Guide Meridian • Lynden 360-354-7602 • MoncrieffConstruction.com

410 19th St. • Lynden • 360-354-4451

EAGLE CONTRACTING

Ferndale ready mix & gravel inc.

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144 River Rd. • Lynden • 360-354-1400

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Punched Tin Can Lanterns Supplies: • Clean, empty cans • Large Nail • Hammer • Vice/dowel • Small light source • Washable marker • Pattern/tape (optional) Rinse cans and remove label. Draw image on can with water soluble marker. If you are using a pattern such as letters or clip-art, print and trim paper so that it wraps around can, secure with tape. Lay can over end of dowel and punch holes along pattern lines with nail and hammer. Rinse can to remove remaining ink or remove pattern paper if used, and add light source.

Wood dowel and vice provides support so cans do not move or distort when punched

Lynden Skateway For pricing go to www.lyndenskateway.com, call 360-354-3851 or find us on Facebook @LyndenSkateway1976

Winter Break Skating Schedule: Special Skates

Merry Christmas During this holiday season, we wish you all the best.

Brian Lydiard, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor .

MKT-9811-A

Wednesday, 12/20 • “Christmas Sweater”, 1-4 p.m.

• 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on 12/23 and 12/30

Thursday, 12/21 • “Seahawks Skate” 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, 12/23 • “Glow Stick Skate” 1-4 p.m.

• 1-4 p.m on 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30 • 7:30-10 p.m. on 12/29 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. on 12/30

CLOSED 12/24 and 12/25 Sunday, 12/31 • New Year’s Eve Skate Party, 1-6 p.m.

Monday, 1/1 • Customer Appreciation Skate, 1-6 p.m.

Open Skate

Half Price Skate

• 1-4 p.m. on 12/21 • 7:30-10 p.m. on 12/22 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. on 12/23

Discount Skate

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. on 12/20, 12/27

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

8071 Guide Meridian Rd #104 Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-1121

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Scented Burlap Swag

Supplies: • 6 inch wide burlap in desired length • Twine • Scented pinecones • Screw eyes • Evergreen twigs Attach screw eyes to end of pine cones. Cut burlap to desired length.

Starting 12 inches from end, use twine to tie pinecones to burlap at one foot intervals. Tuck small evergreen clippings into the gathers above each pinecone.

BRING THE KIDS!

VW’s

OPE

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DEC. 4TH – 9TH Goody bags for every customer with a valuable coupon inside, kids craft table, daily specials posted online & Facebook, as well as FREE cookies, cider & coffee.

8210 Portal Way Blaine, WA 98230 www.vwhomeandgarden.com

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Away In A Manger

John & Jane Schouten

Precision Machine and Mfg., Inc.

Schouten Construction • Lynden • 360-354-2595

733 Van Wyck Road • Bellingham 360-733-1081

NORTHWEST ELECTRIC

LARSON GROSS PLLC

7511 Hannegan Rd. • Lynden 360-354-7021 page

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Jingle Bells

MT. BAKER TOPPERS

Male A Capella Barbershop Chorus www.topperschorus.org • 360-384-4432

The Lynden Tribune

113 Sixth Street • P.O. Box 153 • Lynden, WA 98264

360-354-4444 • Fax: 360-354-4445

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northwest surveying & gps inc.

407 Front Street • Lynden • 360-354-1950

the mailbox

1770 Front Street • Lynden • 360-354-5766 page

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Joy To The World

KIDS COUNTRY SCHOOL

Preschool & Daycare • 6:30am-6pm M-F

170 E. Pole Rd. • Lynden • 360-398-2834

STREMLER GRAVEL

250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. • Lynden 360-354-8585 page

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Lynden denture clinic

www.bellinghamdentureclinic.com 360-318-0880

Lynden print co.

113 Sixth Street • P.O. Box 153 • Lynden, WA 98264

360-354-4444 • Fax: 360-354-4445

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Silent Night

VAUGHN HAGEN CPA PS

1015 Dupont St. • Bellingham 360-671-6961

MERIDIAN EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 5330 Guide Meridian • Bellingham 360-398-2141

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bode’s precast inc.

1862 E. Pole Road • Everson • 360-354-3912

May your holiday season be filled with joy! page

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ReadersCare

The Lynden Tribune is excited to once again give our readers the opportunity to join us in helping those families and individuals most in need during this holiday season. This year we have selected three grant recipients; Project Hope and the Lynden Food Bank, the Everson/Nooksack Valley Food Bank and the Lynden Community Senior Center. These wonderful organizations provide invaluable services to our communities and we are glad to do our part.

This year we are again proudly partnering with the Mount Baker Rotary Foundation. For each gift, a ‘thank you’ letter will be provided to each donor acknowledging the tax deductibility of their gift. The Lynden Tribune covers all the administrative costs of the program so that 100% of each gift to the Fund is passed along to these organizations. Thank you for your time and your consideration and we hope you’ll join us in our 12th annual Readers Care Fund effort this year.

Mount Baker Administered by: Sincerely, Rotary Foundation

Michael & Mary Jo Lewis, Publishers

DONATION

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Make checks payable to: 2017 Tribune Readers Care Fund Mail to: Readers Care Fund, P.O. Box 153, Lynden, WA 98264

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2016 Lighted Parade

Holiday ART MARKET

Shop over 20 local artists offering unique gifts for the holiday season.

Saturday, December 2 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM FREE ADMISSION

Over 87 Years of Continuous Ownership and Operation by the Adelstein Family.

Mel Adelstein Support pany Louis Adelstein s com g e th las ports your that sup unity. comm Louis Adelstein Sadie Adelstein Mel Adelstein

Carrie Adelstein

JANSEN ART CENTER

321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-3600 • jansenartcenter.org

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www.louisautoglass.com

Bellingham • 360-734-3840 • 1512 N. State St. Lynden • 360-354-3232 • 407 19th St. page

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What Child Is This?

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Angels We Have Heard on High

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Classic Candied Pecans Fill a mason jar with these for a great gift.

1 Tablespoon water ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 egg white ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 8 oz pecan halves Preheat oven to 250°F Whisk together water, egg white and vanilla. Add pecans and toss to coat. In a separate bowl, mix sugars, salt and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Add coated pecans to dry mixture and toss to coat. Spread nuts onto a cookie sheet and bake until sugar has dried, approximately 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Spritz Cookies Pair a small tin of these with a nice box of tea for another great gift idea.

1 cup salted butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla 2 1/3 cup sifted flour ¼ teaspoon salt colored sugar crystals or sprinkles Preheat oven to 400ºF, set cookie sheet in a cool area or in fridge while preparing dough.

Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, mix until fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix salt and flour. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until blended. Place dough in a cookie press and press onto chilled cookie sheet. Add sprinkles or colored sugar crystals. Bake for 6-8 minutes.

Remove from oven and transfer from cookie sheet immediately. Makes 4 dozen.

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O, Come Have A Look At... (O, kom er eens kijken...)

Look There Is The Steamer (Zie ginds komt de stoomboot...)

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Nicholas I Beg Of You...

(Sinterklaas Kapoentje...)

Bright Decembermoon... (Zie de maan schijnt...)

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O Come All Ye Faithful

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3 TRIPLE-E Tree Farm U-Cut Christmas Trees

5607 Elder Road, Ferndale 360-380-4549 Open Dec. 2nd - Dec. 17th Sat. & Sun. 9am to Dusk Mon.-Fri. 3pm to Dusk Douglas Fir $25 & Noble Fir $30 Hand Saws Available Candy Canes

Trees, Wreaths and Holiday Store Enjoy the Café and Distillery!

See a full holiday schedule at www.bellewoodfarms.com.

6140 Guide Meridian, 5 miles south of Lynden

360-318-7720

Daily 8:00am to 5:00pm

Opening Thanksgiving Weekend Fri., Nov. 24, 9-5 • Sat., Nov. 25, 9-5 Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 1-5 • Dec. 2, 9-5 Check website to see if we are open a 3rd weekend! Closed on Sundays.

U-cut & pre-cut available.

Noble, Frasier, Nordmann and Douglas Fir. Fresh garland and custom wreaths. Live animal nativity!

Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Donuts & Gifts for Sale Saws, shaking & baling available.

Entrance by Red Barn. www.StoneyRidgeFarm.com

River’s Edge U Cut

360-595-1019

OPEN FRI. AFTER THANKSGIVING 9AM-DARK!

U-Cut, Pre-Cut & Potted Trees

OPEN NOV. 24 - DEC. 20 WWW.ALPINEMEADOWSTREEFARM.COM

Open Daily Nov. 24 - Dec. 24 (9am til Dark) Wagon Rides Dec. 2, 3, 9 & 10

• Cocoa & Coffee Café • Trees Brought In From The Field• Wreaths • Live Trees • Saws • Tree Stands & Waterers • Help Loading On Your Car • Nobles, Grands, Frasiers, Douglas Firs, Nordmann • Garlands • Free Candy Canes • Largest Selection of Nobles in Whatcom Co. Go east on Mt. Baker Hwy; (Rt. 542) to Macaulay Rd. & follow the signs!

360-592-5220 • www.riversedgeucut.com

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Best Wishes to our Clients & Friends.

400 5th St., Lynden • 360-354-5545

Warm wishes for a wonderful

Holiday Season!

8631 Depot Rd. • Lynden • 354-2101

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