Monday, October 29, 2012

The BIG Sock Hop!


Can you believe the auction is only a week away?! We have been working like crazy to get everything ready, but its all been worth it! Just last week we finalized the auction items list. It’s always heartwarming to see just how much support we have from our community, so many item donors and fabulous volunteers have stepped up to help this auction be the best that it can be.

Some of our items include exciting getaways, game day tickets, thrilling adventures and so much more!

A big thank you to our auction sponsors this year- BP Cherry point, Barleans Organic Oils, Les Schwab, Phillips 66, Silver Reef Hotel, Casino and Spa, The Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn and Conference Center, Bank of the pacific, Barkley Family Dentistry, WELLESSE, Columbia Bank, Ferndale Volunteer Firefighters Association, inquirewithin.com, Littlefuse, People’s Bank, US Bank, Weight Law Firm, Menchie’s, and Whidbey Island Bank. We would also like to thank Bellingham Golf and Country Club for providing such a beautiful venue for the event!

Dinner this year will make your mouth water - Dinner choices are steak or vegetarian portobello mushroom wellington.  The 8oz. Top Sirloin will be wrapped with Hempler bacon on a bed of pinot noir demi glaze.  The Portobello wellington is a house made puff pastry stuffed with a fire-roasted portobello, seasonal vegetables and smoked mozzarella, served whole.  When you register for the event (click here to register!) you can make your dinner choices.

Hopefully you all will be able to join us this year for a silent auction, wine and hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner,live auction and delicious deserts!  

Check out some pictures from our last year's auctions:






This year our theme is The Big Sock Hop. We encourage you to pull out that ol' poodle skirt and dress to theme :) November 3 at 5:30 - hope to see everyone there! 


Thursday, October 18, 2012

Washington's Mentor of the Year!

First off, sorry for the delay of this blog. We have been working tirelessly on our upcoming Auction & Gala, The BIG Sock Hop! Its going to be a ton of fun- hope to see you all there!

We have some really exciting news, Stan Chronister, a Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Washington Board member and Big Brother, has been named Outstanding Mentor of the Year by Washington State Mentors!

Stan has done a wonderful job at taking his little out for fun activities and providing quality one-on-one time for his Little. Because of his mentoring, his Little Brother has grown much more confident and articulate, and now has someone he can always turn to and depend on.

We are so grateful for Stan and all that he has done for BBBS NWW, his little, and our whole community. This award is well deserved, congratulations Stan! Thank you for all you do!