Pickleball center opens, BBQ restaurant shuts down and cookies come to town

▪ Burnt Ends of Lynden closed Oct. 30.

The business at 8082 Guide Meridian Road offered barbecued meats and sides. Struggles with labor shortages and product availability were ultimately the reason for closing, according to the business’s announcement.

“We’ve enjoyed cooking great BBQ for all these years and becoming a staple in many homes,” the owners said in the announcement.

The owners said the future of Burnt Ends is not entirely clear but could return in a different form.

▪ Volli Bellingham, a competitive and recreational pickleball center, announced its opening last week in a Facebook post.

Volli, located at 4190 Cordata Parkway, claims to be the largest pickleball center in Washington state on its website. The complex features eight courts dedicated to pickleball and the opportunity to join leagues and tournaments.

Additionally, the business offers cornhole, darts, shuffleboard and a golf simulator. Membership for the business costs $99 a month and includes two hours of pickleball a day and early signup for competitive events. Non-members pay $10 per hour.

Volli is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information about what’s offered and booking information can be found on the Volli website.

▪ Skylark’s Café announced the return of its traditional Thanksgiving offerings for the holiday.

Formerly known as Skylark’s Hidden Café, the business will offer a dinner of ham or turkey and an assortment of sides and desserts at its 1208 11th St. location. Prices are $28 a meal for adults and $12 for children 12 and younger.

“We love making these Thanksgiving dinners so family and friends can spend more time with each other,” said Brad Haggen, owner of Skylark’s Café.

Reservations are required and seating is from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information can be found on the business’s website.

▪ Crumbl Cookies, a national cookie chain, will officially open its doors in Burlington this month.

Doors open at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Located at 1815 Marketplace Drive, the new business will offer a rotating selection of cookie flavors with six on offer for the first week.

Customers can order in the shop for the first five days of opening. Then, after Nov. 16, orders will be available for delivery, curbside pickup and catering. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and will be open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays.