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Monica & Mark Downen,

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October 2012
Greetings!

(Leading Italian composer of opera in the 19th century) 


Buon Giorno! Mark and I leave for Italy late this week and we are so excited to host another fabulous group as we explore the foods, wines, culture and history of Tuscany and Umbria. My goal is to have internet connectivity while I am there (wish me luck!) and I will be updating the blog as often as I can. I hope you will follow along and join in the adventure as we explore a small part of this beautiful country!
 
We are so lucky to have a great team who will be taking care of everything from our home to our business, while we are gone. They can keep you updated about our trip as well, and of course they will be busy making and serving delicious food as always while we are travelling. 
We won't be gone long, and when we get back we will have a party and show you pictures and show off some of what we learn in our different cooking classes while we are there. 

 

I am already looking forward to coming home and sharing what we learn with all of you. While we cannot take everyone with us, I sure hope you have a little adventure of your own this month! There are lots of great things to see and do, just a few of which are listed below. Get out there and explore a little and we will see you very soon!


 

We can't wait to see you here!

~Monica


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

~Dr. Seuss

place of hospitality
 
What's Happening? Hot Stuff!!
 

Happy Halloween & Dio de los Muertos!

Later this month we will be baking up some scary good treats! Decorated shortbread cookies, cakes and more are sure to make your holiday the most delicious ever!

We always love it when you pre-order.

 

Friday October 20: Happy Anniversary Rheycel!

We love you!             

 

Friday October 26: Happy Birthday Mark!

Thank you Don & Sandy Downen, for giving us the gift of our favorite bakery-man!

 

Tuesday October 9, 9:30 am-12 pm

Kitsap Alliance of Resources for Elders annual conference

featuring Rick Steves, renown travel author. The Kitsap Alliance of Resources for Elders is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to informing, supporting and empowering older adults through their business and volunteer activities.

   

October 13: Costume Swap presented by Macaroni Kid Kitsap

You are invited to the first Kitsap community-wide effort to take a greener approach to Halloween. Exchange one costume for another! Drop off your swap-able costumes at The Clothes Line  through October 12. In exchange you will be given a Swap Ticket to be brought back for the event on October 13th from 10:00 am to noon. Participants will be treated to a 20% discount on all Clothes Line merchandise. Expect some goodies from Macaroni Kid, too! 

 

Thursday October 25

West Sound Wildlife's Book Crush 

If you love books or wine - or both - this is the event for you!  On the evening of October 25, gather with fellow book lovers and local authors such as Susan Wiggs, Garth Stein, Jonathan Evison, Carol Cassella, and Suzanne Selfors for an evening of wine tasting. Take part in the used book swap, bid on terrific auction items, and get a book signed by your favorite writer.  Set at the beautiful Manor House on the south end of Bainbridge Island, this is the perfect fall event for book clubs. Learn more or buy tickets at www.westsoundwildlife.org/BookCrush.

 

Saturday October 27

Kitsap Live Steamers' Ghost Train!

Make a day of fun for the entire family with Kitsap's own steam train. This year's Ghost Train to benefit the Kitsap Foster Care Association

 

also on the 27th...

 

West Sound Wildlife's 

Spooky Creatures Walk

Kids and grown ups can take a 40-minute guided trail walk and meet live creatures of the night from the West Sound Wildlife Shelter. Learn about night sounds and wildlife! Walks depart from 7-8 p.m.

  

 

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." 

~Dr. Seuss

You may be thinking "How can I help?"   
Here is one small way:

"Kits for Kids" for Project Connect 
Organize your neighbors, church, school or other group to fill hygiene kits and food bags for our children in need.
 Our goal is to make up at least 300 kits in time to give out at this year's Continuum of Care Coalition Project Connect, scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2013. 
 
Individuals and group organizations are very welcome to donate. Please put a sticker on the front of the bag with your organization's name and a list of its contents.
We'd like to have them all in by 12/7 so we know if there are any additional we need to come up with. If you or your favorite organization can take on doing any amount, Drop them off at Monica's and we will get them delivered to our children in need. Below is an example of a nice bag to put together, for about $5 from the Dollar Store.
 
All these items are at the Dollar Store.

In a gallon Ziploc bag:

1 small child's flashlight w/batteries (needed for homework - a necessity)

1 6" x 6" plain or colored paper book for artwork

1 sheet stickers

1 box 8 Crayolas

1 box flashcards, any kind

1 child toothbrush and 1 paste/gel

1 comb

1 granola or breakfast bar. 

 
 What is Project Connect?
An event to match the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless with services. Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition hosts Project Connect in conjunction with the state required Homeless Point in Time Count that it also organizes. The event costs about $4,000 to organize, and they can always use volunteers.
This is an uplifting event that provides essential services and supplies to more than 650 attendees each year.
    

 

 
 
Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Café

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360-698-2991

  
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Thank you for letting us be a part of your day, and for being a great part of ours!

~Team Bakery