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Clinton Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Sherryl Christie-Bierschenk, Best Practice, Inc, Chairperson Vicki Thompson,
Island Girl Nails
Administrator/Membership
Jan Neil, Clinton Liquor Store
Special Events
Candy Anderson,
Whidbey Island Bank Treasurer/Programs Committee
Mike Johnson,
South Whidbey School District Vice Chairperson
Jason Kalk,
Lincoln Computers
Communications Committee
Lance Bierschenk,
Bierschenk Enterprises, Director
Mike Wieltschnig,
A-Z Auto, Director | |
Happy Tuesday~
There is no question that we live in an active community on Whidbey Island! Just take a peek at the list of topics in the newsletter this week (and every week, for that matter) to get an idea of the variety of opportunities to be informed, entertained, or acknowledged; to network, give back, or save money. Next Thursday, Mar 5th, is our monthly Member's meeting...with a couple of different twists. We will be meeting at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, co-hosting a panel of about a dozen local nonprofit organizations, and we will have the opportunity to enjoy a delectable array of edible goodies, prepared by Rene Schlangen....shrimp ceviche, spicy Mexican chicken, green salad with raspberries and carmelized pecans.... Are you hungry yet? Come join us and learn more about how to partner with our local organizations to strengthen our community, everyone is welcome. Healthy individuals and families support our businesses. Without them, we don't exist. And...have a great week! Sherryl Christie-Bierschenk, Chairperson |
Clinton Life
Hanna with the alpaca
David Welton has been busy photographing locations throughout Clinton and we are adding many of his photos to the DiscoverClintonWa website and in a special gallery Slide Show.
The goal is to capture the unique and undiscovered qualities that make this such a wonderful place to live and work. David's artistic eye and creative talents bring Clinton's best features into focus.
If you have suggestions of places or events that might be good subjects, please let us know. Through David's work we may all Discover Clinton anew. | |
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Next Chamber Members Meeting topic to be a Panel of our Community Non -Profits
--What do these organizations do? We are encouraging them to share one or two short stories of how they are impacting impact people's lives as examples
--How can we, as businesses and community members, best support their efforts? What do they most need/want from us, how can we best partner?
The details are as follows:
.This event is co-sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and the Clinton Progressive Association
.The timing is 5:30-7:00 pm on Thursday, March 5th at the St. Peters Lutheran Church
.The agenda includes time for socializing (5:30 to +/- 5:45), time for brief business for the Chamber and the Progressive Association (5:45-6 pm), and the program (6-7 pm)
.Dinner will be available for purchase, starting at 5:30 pm. Rene Schlanger will be providing a wonderful meal of Spicy Mexican Chicken and Rice for only $8.00 per person for those who choose to eat.
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| Join in as a grateful community says "Best Wishes" to Lynae
A local group has gotten together to give everyone an opportunity to say "Farewell" to Lynae Slinden as she embarks on her new adventure with the Peace Corps.
More and more people have become aware of the event on Suinday, March 7th and want to join in thanking Lynae for all she has done for the community and to wish her well. The link below is to an evite for the party. Please go on, add yourself to the email list under "invite more" and then respond when you get the email.
As the size of the party is increasing, the thought now is that it will be a potluck, but everyone will be notified as the date draws closer. If you have any questions, please call 360-341-2180 or 341-3769
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Hollywood comes to Clinton as Cake Artist John Auburn competes and the Supernanny takes charge.
Local cake artist John Auburn of JW Desserts met another challenge on the TLC program Ultimate Cake Challenge. His Nutcraker themed cake took the first place and a $10,000 prize for John. John was also the big winner in his first challenge when he created an Emerald City-scape of Seattle. Congratulations, John!
SuperNanny Jo Frost, complete with her signature black English taxi, has been filming with a Clinton family. Who, where and how successful she is with her "naughty corner" technique will just have to wait until the show premiers on television.
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Time of Transition at Whidbey Institute
Ruth Pittard who has served as Executive Director for the past year has decided to seek another path. Jerry Millhon has been hired to serve as interim executive director. Known to many as a former board member of the Institute and longtime Island resident, Jerry will help assess what is needed in a new director and will assist with the search.
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| The Purpose Prize
Awards Recognize Social Innovators
The Purpose Prize, administered by Civic Ventures, provides awards to people over 60 who are taking on society's biggest challenges. The prize recognizes those with the passion and experience to discover new opportunities, create new programs, and make lasting change. Five awards of $100,000 and five awards of $50,000 will be given to exceptional individuals who are channeling their creativity and talent to address critical social problems at the local, regional, national, or international level. Nominees must be legal residents of the U.S. who have initiated important innovations in an encore career. The nomination deadline is March 5, 2010. Nomination guidelines are available at www.encore.org/prize. |
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Island Framery loves the people of Haiti
Island Framery is having a special promotion to contribute to the needs of the people of Haiti. Donate $100 or more to any reputable organization helping Haitians and receive 25% off your next custom framing order. Their recommendation is Living Water International but others are accepted. The receipt from your contribution must be presented at the start of the order and the offer ends February 27th.
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| Employment Opportunity - U.S. Census
From Jason at Lincoln Computers-
If anyone is interested in temporary employment, The US Census has openings available. Contact 1-866-861-2010 or www.2010censusjobs.gov. This opportunity was brought up to the island County EDC last week. |
| An Invitation to the NEW China City - Thursday, February 25th, 3pm - 7pm
Hello, We would just like to inform and if you would like to pass on to your members, that we are doing an Open House at our new location in Oak Harbor for Chamber members from Clinton, Langley, Freeland, Central Whidbey, Oak Harbor, Burlington, Anacortes and Mount Vernon, South Whidbey Rotary Members, and Oak Harbor Rotary Members. We bought the Mitzel's building on the same property as the Best Western and Candlewood Suites. We have completely renovated the space. Chamber and Rotary members will receive the first glance on February 25th from 3-7pm. Cocktail reception. Come network with the biggest Open House event!!!!! Thank you, Angela Vosburg
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| "Dreams of Spring" benefit for Meerkerk Gardens - February 27th 5:30 pm - 9 pm
The Dreams of Spring evening is floral, festive and fun! The event is being held at Fireseed Hall. Our goal is to raise money to pay for the gardeners to care for the Gardens, who inspire our volunteers, grow this outdoor classroom, install drainage and water conservation projects, propagate and tend rhododendrons, repair bridges, lead tours and make the world a more beautiful place.
Tuesday, February 23 is our deadline for dinner reservations. Join us and make this dream come true. Dinner reservations begin at $75 per person.
If you would be going out to dinner, purchasing plants for your garden, would like to have a special birthday party or a wine tasting, have a weekend stay at a condo in Seattle...you can buy one of these from our auction. Terrific experiences and garden related items have been donated all in support of Meerkerk Gardens, a place we all love.
Click here for a complete listing of auction items
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| Langley celebrates its 26th Mystery Weekend with "Male Order Murder" - February 27th & 28th
Langley celebrates its 26th Mystery Weekend with "Male Order Murder" Feb. 27-28
Each year, Langley experiences a murder most grand, Langley-style. The entire town takes part in the caper, from city officials to downtown merchants.
The tiny seaside village can use all the help it can get to solve this latest and most mysterious of the ongoing series of February murders.
The Langley Visitor Information Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The Coroner delivers his report at 1 p.m. on Saturday at City Hall. On Sunday the Visitor Information Center is open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. the murderer is revealed at the Langley Middle School, apprehended and locked up!
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| Friends of the Clinton Library Meeting - Friday, February 26
Friends of the Clinton Library Meeting, Friday, February 26, 2010 9am
at the Clinton Library
Everyone welcome! The Friends are the generous folks who help raise funds for library programs for children, teens, and adults. We are looking for new leaders to help move us forward. Enrich your community by supporting the library.
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| First Monday Retreat at Whidbey Institute - March 1 8:30 am - 5 pm
Every first Monday of the month Take a day for yourself for rest and renewal, away from the distractions of your busy life. On the first Monday of each month, we offer supported personal retreats with a room of your own, our beautiful grounds, optional private spiritual direction, opportunities for meditative movement and artistic expression, and nothing you have to do.
This month's theme is Finding Joy In Small Things with Laurie Julian
Further Information and complete listing of Whidbey Institute Events |
| Glendale Creek Discussion - starting Thursday, Feb 18th, 6:30 pm - 8 pm on alternate Thursdays
"Glendale Creek - The Story of a Stream" This is the second in a series of talks and discussions about the history, functioning and future of the stream and needed road repairs. Topics this evening will be "Plants and Animals of the Watershed" and "Beavers & the Stream" these meetings will take place every other Thursday beginning February 18, 6:30-8 pm on alternate Thursdays through April 15th at Clinton Community Hall. Presented by Island County Public Works and others.
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| Paradise Found Fiber Farm - Open Rain or Shine
Paradise Found Fiber Farm will be open the following Saturdays OR just call for another day of the week...we are usually here 10 AM to 4 PM
March 6, 20, 27
A fiber farm producing hand made products from our fiber animals including Alpacas, Llamas & Pygora Goats. The Farm Fiber Shack has Handspun yarn, roving, fleece, felted bags, hand knitted hats, scarves & more; Educational Farm tours; Fresh eggs all year, and seasonal produce.
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| Reclamation of Self - March 4 - 7, 2010
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| 7th Annual Spring Art Studio Tour - March 6 - 7, 2010
A free, self-guided Tour featuring 38 artists at 24 working studios Saturday, March 6th and Sunday, March 7th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Most artists will be demonstrating during the tour, providing rare insight intothe creative process and techniques.
Download a color brochure with map and artist information from
Whidbey Working Artists. Artists represent a variety of media including painting, photography, print, pottery, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, wood and multimedia.
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| Coffee Club Gets Sweeter - March 10, 2010 9 am
Edward Jones' "Second Wednesday" Coffee Club is getting sweeter in March by meeting at Island Angel Chocolates on Second St in Langley. Clinton Financial Advisor Don Rowan will be discussing current events, the economy and investing. The Coffee Club meeting will be Wednesday, March 10 at 9:00am. For more information, call (360) 341-4556.
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| Clinton Water Forum - Saturday, March 13, 2010
Clinton Water Forum Save the date! Saturday March 13 for a fascinating day of presentations, workshops and a panel of local experts discussing water issues of particular concern to citizens of South Whidbey. This event is being held at the Clinton Community Hall.
There will also be an opportunity for about 20 attendees to go on a no-cost expedition on Saturday April 24 from Clinton pier aboard the SEA program vessel Indigo. Watch for more information - coming soon.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, greeting attendees and clean-up. Contact Carol at cflax@whidbey.net or 341-1614.
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| Content Strategy for Social Media Success - April 29, 2010
On April 29, one of the leading experts in social media and content marketing, Joe Pulizzi, founder of Junta42.com, is coming to Langley to co-facilitate with Russell Sparkman of Fusionspark Media a workshop called "Content Strategy for Social Media Success."
Joe is the author of Get Content, Get Customers: Turn Prospects into Buyers with Content Marketing, and is a featured speaker at the top conferences related to New Media marketing. His book ranks #15 in its category of marketing books on Amazon, out of a total of 100 books.
This workshop is an intensive one-day workshop, limited to only 12 participants. As of this writing, there are 9 seats available, and we just started promoting this online and by word-of-mouth one week ago.
Each participant will walk away with an actionable content strategy, providing them with specific editorial direction and content tactics for "thinking and acting like a publisher" as a critical component of their social media strategy. Joe and Russell will lead the group's discussion, focusing one-at-a-time on each member's business to come up with their content strategy. Each participant will be asked to prepare ahead by filling out a special survey about their business, in the weeks prior to the event.
Included in the tuition is a copy of Joe's book, Get Content, Get Customers, a catered lunch, a post-workshop wine and cheese social hour and a one-hour, post-workshop follow up phone consultation.
Tuition is $650 for Early Bird Registration; $750 for registration after March 31.
Comparatively, a business would pay thousands of dollars, and take weeks, to get the same level of tailored content strategy that we will provide in a day.
The Workshop is the first official scheduled event of the Langley Center for New Media, which opens in Langley in March.
For a full description of the Workshop, videos of Joe Pulizzi, etc., follow this link:
To Register for the Workshop, follow this link:
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| 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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Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out.
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