Submitted by: Wildbird Treasure Nest
Wildbird Treasure Nest will celebrate a grand opening over Labor Day Weekend with free hot dogs, cold drinks, drawings and prizes. Join them for a ribbon cutting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018. Wildbird Treasure Nest has a collection of gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories, and home decor items for sale at 442 Peace Portal Drive.
The store supports Wildbird Charity. All proceeds after cost of doing business go toward Wildbird’s efforts in the community. They are using the existing building for this purpose while planning the new one, rather than letting it sit empty. The building owners and the charity are very pleased to be part of the growing business district in Blaine and to add their voice and mission to this thriving community. Andrea Skorka, Store Manager, said, “We are having fun giving back to the community and building a sense of community amongst our volunteers and supporters in the process.”
Wildbird’s primary focus is addressing poverty issues in Whatcom County. Wildbird has been operating for a little over two years – primarily with a volunteer base. They have a number of projects that include: street outreach and meals, veteran outreach and support, emergency support to individuals who need assistance in accessing community resources, and a new program to feed children who are coming to school hungry on Monday mornings. Deanna Mulder, Store and Building Owner, said, “We are hoping that Wildbird Treasure Nest will be a big success and warrant the opening of additional stores in Whatcom County.”
Wildbird is part of the ongoing rejuvenation of downtown Blaine. “Every time we fill a storefront it’s an important step forward. I’m glad Wildbird is planning for a new location when the current site is redeveloped,” said Michael Jones, Interim City Manager. Sometime next spring, Wildbird Treasure Nest will be moved to another location down the street as the current property will be redeveloped into office space and condominiums.
