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Clinton Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Happy December!
We have a few events coming up this week that you should know about-- - The web page workshop is this Thursday, in lieu of our general member meeting. You will leave the workshop with a complete webpage and you will know how to change it whenever you choose thereafter! See below for details.
- Help celebrate the 1st annual lighting of the live Christmas tree at the Clinton Community Hall on Saturday, December 5th at 5 pm. This is an informal community event. We will sing a few carols, sip some hot cider, and share some holiday cheer. Please contact us if you want to help--info@discoverclintonwa.com
- Also this Saturday, several businesses in downtown Clinton are having special holiday events--Island Framery is introducing new owners (see below), Good Cheer is hosting Peppermint Saturday, Jim's Hardware and Abbey Carpets will have goodies. Do you want to join the fun? Let us know if you are doing something special on Saturday and we'll send out a special email on Wednesday with all the buzz. And contact Allison Tapert at the Record (atapert@southwhidbeyrecord.com) by noon today if you want an ad in our special section in Wednesday's paper.
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, rich with the company of family and friends. Welcome to the beginning of the holiday season!
Sherryl Christie-Bierschenk
Chamber Chairperson
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| Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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| Web Training for Clinton Chamber Members
Thursday, December 3rd
IF YOU HAVE NOT RSVP'd, PLEASE DO IT NOW!! We need to know how many people are coming by noon on Tuesday, December 1st.
Get out your calendar and mark this date. Thursday, December 3rd from 6 PM to 9 PM at South Whidbey High School.
Web designer Russell Sparkman assisted by South Whidbey High School computer students will be providing training on web site design to Clinton Chamber of Commerce members on this special evening. You will leave with your web page up and running!
Encourage your friends to join the Chamber and they will also be included in this special training session.
There is no cost to Chamber members for this important training. Start the Holiday season and the New Year 2010 with the power of the Internet working for you and your business!
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| Lynae's Island Framery "Meet the New Owners" - Saturday, December 5th 5 - 9 PM
Island Framery is changing ownership on January 1, 2010. Please join in this special event to welcome new owners Joy and Chris Dennis to the Clinton Community. Free Refreshments and Holiday entertainment by Kim and Carlos.
Special Holiday Offer - The entire month of December
Buy one art print and get a second one free* and 10% off framing of any store purchase
*of equal or lesser value. Holiday offer valid December 1 to 31, 20009 only.
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| Festival of Trees - Saturday, December 5th, 5:30 PM
Festival of Trees tickets are on sale
A Whidbey Island holiday tradition returns to South Whidbey for the fifth year, as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County presents its annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction. This year's festival will be held Dec. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in Freeland. Tickets are $85 per person. This entertaining formal event, featuring uniquely decorated trees and wreaths for auction, benefits children in the community allowing them to be matched in one-to-one relationships with positive role-models through the nonprofit organization.
To reserve your tickets now, contact Big Brother Big Sisters of Island County at 360-279-0644 or bbbs@whidbey.net. Other Festival of Tree events include the public tree and wreath viewing
from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in
Freeland.
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Edward Jones Coffee Talk - Wednesday, December 9th at 9AM
The next meeting of the Edward Jones Coffee Club is planned for Wednesday, December 9th at 9 AM. Clinton Financial Advisor Don Rowan will guide investors through an "End-of-Year Check List" that can help individuals become better prepared for retirement. Current events and the economy will also be discussed in a relaxed, informal setting. Coffee Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Backroom of the Island Coffee House in Langley. Plus, the coffee's on Rowan! For more information, call 341-4556.
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| Join Don and Kristi for the Edward Jones HOLIDAY Open House - Wednesday, December 9th, 4-6 PM
You're Invited to our HOLIDAY Open House. We believe it's important to express our appreciation for the opportunity to help individuals in our community.
In that spirit, we invite you to bring your family and friends to our HOLIDAY Open House as we say "thank you" to our clients, friends and community.
Refreshments will be served.
Date: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: Edward Jones Clinton Office
6315 Storkson Road Suite 102
RSVP: Call Kristi at 341-4556
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| Whidbey Institute "First Week Programs" begin Tuesday, December 1st
Our First Week Programs begin this Tuesday, December 1st, with Mediation Open House in the Sanctuary and end Monday Dec 7th with First Monday.
Donations to programs other than First Monday benefit the Sanctuary.
Tuesday Dec 1
Meditation Open House-The 1st Tuesday of every month
7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Wednesday Dec 2
Sacred Movement-First Wednesday of every month 9:30am 10:30am
the Sanctuary
December Feature: Simon Leon - Empty Mind Taichi
Come move in the sacred space of the Sanctuary. Donations encouraged. Whidbey Institute would like to express deep gratitude to the practitioners for the donation of their time to support the care of this beloved space.
Thursday Dec 3
Sacred Music Joe Arnold and Friends
First Thursday of every month
Sanctuary 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Contemplative Native American flute music with which to invoke your personal journey.
Friday Dec 4
Taize in the Sanctuary First Friday of every month 7 p.m.
First Monday Supported Personal Retreat - Dec 7th 8:30am-5:00pm
Waiting in the Dark, with Cathy Whitmire
movement and artistic expression, and nothing you have to do.
Cathy Whitmire is a Quaker spiritual guide, an interfaith chaplain, pastoral counselor and author of Plain Living and Practicing Peace.
Dianne Shiner, former executive director of the Whidbey Institute at Chinook, will share the meditative movement of Shibashi-a form of Qigong-in the meadow (weather permitting!). It is a lovely, peaceful and earth-imaged practice, perfect for those whose monkey minds wander when in prayer/meditation.
First Monday Fee: $45 includes lunch.
360-341-1884
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Paradise Found Fiber Farm Holiday Gift Sale - Holiday Hours
Great Handmade Gifts For all of your gift & fiber needs: Yarn - Hats - Scarves-
Felted Tote Bags-Felted Purses-Roving and much more.
All made by hand from the fiber of our farm animals; Llamas; Alpacas
(both Suri & Huacaya) and Pygora Goats.
For the month of December they will be open ALL Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays OR by appointment
HOURS: 10am-4pm
Farm tours available for the whole family to enjoy
Paradise Found Fiber Farm
4081 Springwater Ln., Clinton
360-579-1906
www.paradisefoundfiber.com
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| Special Opportunity from Clinton Foodmart
Thank you to Clay Anderson of Clinton Foodmart has generously offered to help promote other Chamber businesses. If you have a coupon or flyer promoting your business, get in touch with Clay about having them available to the public at the Clinton Foodmart.
You can get in touch with Clay at 341-6266 ...or stop by and pick up one of his terrific to-go meals. |
| Reiki Body Work by Andrea Binder
REIKI BODY WORK by ANDREA BINDER
New Chamber member Andrea Binder of Reiki Body Work is making a special offer to Clinton Chamber of Commerce Members. She is offering an
introductory session for $40 for first Reiki session. This is for people to come and see what this very relaxing, stress-releasing session is about. Wearing comfortable clothes and resting on a massage table, the client receives gentle adjustments to body. The session feels a lot like a soothing meditation or as if you've just finished a yoga class.
We can all use less stress in our lives and his sounds like a great opportunity to relax and rejuvenate.
Andrea Binder
Ken's Korner Suite 207B
206-388-9830
www.reikibodywork.com
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| Bayview Pet Resort
BAYVIEW PET RESORT
Now Offering Doggy Day Care - Includes pick up and delivery!
We pick up your dog, take 'em to the Resort, let 'em play for the day, then drop 'em off at home. Your dog gets out of the house, enjoys great exercise and a wonderful social experience. You have a healthy, happy, mellow dog when you get home from your day.
Most medium to large fixed, non-aggressive dogs, from puppy to old timer can join in on the fun! Come check it out - 2 visits are on us!
Call for more information
360.321.4533
6621 Sills Rd. Clinton
bayviewpetresort@whidbey.com
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| Island Girl Nails - Winter Special
Island Girl Nails is offering a wonderful deal this winter! November through February, our pedicures will be $30 (regular price $40) and manicures will be $20 (regular price $25). This includes either polish OR a moisturizing paraffin treatment. Add another $5 if you would both. Call for you pre-holiday or pre-vacation appointment today! 360-341-1020 or email me at vicki@islandgirlnails.com.
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| Have a GREAT week and remember...
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Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.
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