Will this year also go to the dogs?
— from Susan Anderson —
Children’s House is seeking candidates and sponsors for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. The race — featuring five local pets — is an annual “fun”raiser benefiting the school’s toddler and preschool program.
Eastsound’s current mayor, Fargo
Helping raise nearly $30,000 for the nonprofit, successful candidates over the last five years have all been dogs — with the exception of beloved bovine, April. “But according to the Chinese New Year, this is the year of the horse,” says executive director, Susan Anderson, “So anything can happen.”
The race is all in good fun, but requires a serious commitment by pet owners to help Children’s House reach its fundraising goal. All candidates must have a campaign manager and a sponsor willing to promote the candidate. Current mayor, Fargo , a Boston Terrier was successfully managed into office by Kristin Mierau and sponsored by Windermere.
The race requires occasional candidate appearances (real or virtual) and a commitment to stumping May-end through July. The winner is announced following the 4th of July Village festivities.
Children’s House will be accepting candidates through Thursday, May 8th. For more information on the race and to learn how to enter, visit www.oich.org or call Children’s House at 376-4744.
