Once again, our Orcas Community gathered to support Kaleidoscope Preschool & Child Care Center.
We held our 8th Annual, Island Grown Island Raised Dinner & Auction and had the best turn out, EVER! The room was filled with 21 years of supporters, with founding, past and current board members, past and present employees, alumni, families and friends.
The evening would not have been possible without the local support we count on. The farmers are key…Black Dog Farm, Maple Rock Farm and Morning Star Farm! And Local Roast adds the finishing touches. Troller Point Fisheries, Lopez Creamery, Lopez Island Vineyards and Sugar Baby Specialty Cakes were crucial to our menu.
New this year-musical entertainment by GENE NERY! What a treat!
Our auction celebrated the bounty and generosity of this island. Thanks to Island Excavating*Teezer’s*Cathy Vierthaler*Orcas Auto Tech*Kenmore Air*Duff&Marilyn Andrews*Frank Loudin*Orcas Island Pottery*Deer Harbor Inn*Mary Minnis*Country Corner*The Funhouse Commons*VanderYacht Propane*Island Market*Katherine Blaine*Glassworks*Dr. Steven Bailey*Wildlife Cycles*MV Northern Lights, Wes Heinmiller*Eastsound Electronics*Charlie Nigretto*Wi Reirden*Candelerious*Chilada’s*4 Winds Camp*Magic Air Tours*Sea Island*Shearwater Kayaks*Madrona Bar&Grill*Greg White*Kawika&Megan McGuire*Eminence Massage*
This event always reminds me of the quote, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Let me just say, I love this village!
Amber Paulsen
Kaleidoscope Programs & Executive Director
