Bartell Drugs new Lynnwood store Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, May 30

Celebrating its milestone 125th anniversary, family-owned Bartell Drugs opens a dramatic new store May 22 in Lynnwood, with a big line-up of festivities planned for Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located at 2518 196th Street SW, it is the Seattle-based chain’s 63rd location and its 14th in Snohomish County.

Grand opening festivities scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. include:

• A free hot dog “cookout” served up by volunteers from the Lynnwood Rotary, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (while supplies last)

• A performance by the “AMS Jazz Band” from Alderwood Middle School, noon to 12:30 p.m.

• From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free or discounted health screening services for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density and diabetes/glucose in the pharmacy area.

• A wide range of vendors offering free samples or special offers, including KIND Bar, Nuun, Seattle Chocolates and Bodyceuticals, plus “Spin the Wheel” opportunities for prizes.
• Free drawings for prizes, including two tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert June 27 at CenturyLink Field, dinner at the Space Needle and a $50 Bartell Drugs gift card.

• 94.1 KMPS on-the-air personalities broadcasting live from noon to 2 p.m.

With its distinctive clock tower, the 15,000-square-foot-store will spotlight a variety of “next generation” features, including a full service pharmacy offering a wide range of services; the tasteful “Beauty” cosmetics section; the “Urban Market” with regionally-produced products; Bartells’ unparalleled “Sweets & Snacks” section, and the creative Print Studio. For added convenience, the store has a drive-through window for pharmacy customers and ample parking surrounding the store.

Store hours will be 8 a.m.—10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pharmacy hours are 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday.