44 years ago (August 27) I was born in St Mary's hospital in Walla Walla, on Saint Monica's Day.

20 years ago (September 7) Mark and I were married in a chapel in Lake Tahoe, NV.

6 years ago (July 11) I quit my law enforcement job of 15 years with no real plan as to where I was headed.

And here I am. There are over 16,000 more dates between my first day and this one, and they are each an important step in  my path, and I am grateful for every one of them.

I hope that you enjoy each step of your own path and I thank you for supporting ours along your way!

Things do not always work out as we hope and we adapt. For instance dinner service never caught on and we have decided, after 5 weeks of hard work, we are going to let it go for now. Thank you to those who gave it a try! We will try something else another time, we have lots of ideas in the proofer!

As August is progressing there are outdoor concerts, festivals, markets, fairs and more to do, so get out and enjoy this Fabulous Place We Live!

 

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"If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good."

— Dr. Seuss

What's Happening? Hot Stuff!!

Every Tuesday 11-4: Silverdale Farmer's Market Mark is there with fabulous breads, cookies & more! Stop by and say hello while you shop for fresh, local food and crafts!

Click HERE for info on more local farmer's markets

GREAT RESOURCES FOR WHAT TO DO:

With Kids, With Guests, With Friends or On Your Own, there is so much to do in this Beautiful Place We Live, so how do you find out about it all?

Here are some great links to fabulous local resources:

The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau has the most inclusive and extensive lists. With searchable events calendars, community calendars, lists of lodging, dining and drinking places and events, community maps, festivals, fairs, arts & culture, gardens, nurseries, museums, attractions, facts and stories and a great email newsletter each month.

It's not just for out-of-towners!

Macaroni Kid Kitsap is chock full of family-friendly events with a calendar, business directory and more. There is a subscribable newsletter, movie listings and even an option for you to get involved with publishing local events.

The Kitsap County Parks Department has a Fairgrounds Events calendar that goes beyond the county fair.

The Kitsap County Fair & Stampede is August 24-28!

 

MONICA'S BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 27!

Saturday August 27 is Monica's birthday and we love to celebrate her birthday! We will throw her a party that starts around 11 am and goes until 2, and you should not miss it!

Monica loves to celebrate her birthday by giving YOU gifts, and we know she has some gift cards and free meals to give away, PLUS free-flowing coffee and cookies for everyone during the party!

Stop by and help us wish her well!

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GET YOUR TO-GO ORDER FASTER With Our Curbside Service!
We know that your time is valuable and we don't want you to have to wait in a long line.

With you in mind, here is a great time saving idea!

Use your gift card! It's so easy, just keep it pre-loaded with value, like a prepaid credit card, and store it here for quick and easy payment!

Then whenever you call in your order we can process it quickly and have it ready for pick up in a separate area which is easily accessible by you.

And you can always check out the daily features on our web site: www.WaterfrontBakery.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MonicasWaterfrontBakeryCafe and on

twitter: http://twitter.com/monicascafe

Monica & Mark Downen,

at your service