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If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze
Billy Collins
April is Poetry Month, thanks to Billy Collins. He was the first Poet Laureate that I was ever aware of and I think he did a wonderful job of making poetry more popular. I would not consider myself a huge poetry fan, though I have a few poets that I adore.
I love to learn new things, and you can try some poetry on for size HERE.
I am happy to report that our frogs are at full volume these days and in spite of all the wet weather, Spring is definitely in the air.
Farmer's Markets are going to begin soon (see the link below for a full listing) and I am excited to start my "Meet Me @ The Market" program, once again. Whenever I can make it to a market I will post my location to our home page, Twitter, and Facebook.
The first person to find me at the market wins a prize and anyone who finds me is welcome to join me as I talk with the farmers, chefs and vendors, give out recipes for their wares and just generally have a great time getting to know our local food system.
I can't wait to see you there!
~Monica
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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!!
All week before Easter: Beautiful & Delicious Decorated Cookies, Edible Easter Baskets & Hot Cross Buns!
LET US DO THE WORK! We can help with Easter & Passover celebration meals, Hostess gifts, PLUS filling Easter baskets!
And of course DESSERTS!
Monday, April 16: Taxes Suck! Cookies Don't! DOUBLE your return for a sweet tax day: buy one cookie & get one FREE!
Tuesday April 17 10-4: Silverdale Farmer's Market begins! In the Port parking lot across the street-Mark will be there with goodies!
Enjoy a listing and info for every Farmer's Market in our area!
Friday April 20, 4-6-Friday Night Wine Down
Taste our latest wines and enjoy a snack to go with them! Amy from Winebow Importers will be here to talk about the wines we taste from Austria and Italy.
It's a fabulous way to wind down your week, wind up your weekend, and just generally get your wine on! And the best part is it doesn't cost a dime!
Thursday April 28: Dining Out For Life! Our annual fundraiser where all YOU have to do is enjoy our fabulous food! We will donate a percentage of the day's sales to Kitsap County HIV AIDS Foundation, through Lifelong Aids Alliance
Other fun things to do and see!
Saturday April 21 our friends at Naturally Four Paws are celebrating their 6th annual Spring Fair! If you have a pet you should really check it out!
We understand that you may not be able to spend every Saturday with us and while we will miss you, we have a fabulous idea for you! We Love Hama Hama Oyster Farm and they are having a few 'Open Farm' days over the next couple of months. Those of you who joined us for our big event there know: this is a beautiful day escape and can be delicious, too!
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An important part of our mission is helping humans live in harmony with wildlife. This includes providing information about safe and enriching ways to interact with wildlife and ways to avoid wildlife-borne diseases as well as stories about some of our recent patients.
Another way in which we fulfill our educational mission is by providing presentations. For instance, we've given presentations to classrooms, Rotary clubs, and other non-profit organizations. Learn more about our education programs or call 206.855.9057 to arrange a presentation.
You can click the link above for more info on ways to help and ways that they can help you!
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
~Dr. Seuss
