Rainy Day Bazaar
Dear Editor: The U.S. Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association would like to thank all those who supported this year’s Rainy Day Bazaar. This event would not be possible without the enthusiastic participation of so many.
We would like to thank all of the vendors for coming to sell their wonderful products; KCAW, Sitka Soup, and the Daily Sitka Sentinel for helping us spread the word; the staff at Harrigan Centennial Hall for all of their hard work; and all of the patrons who attended.
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the following individuals and businesses for making the silent auction at this year’s bazaar such a huge success. We greatly appreciate all of your generous donations and financial support.
Ace Hardware, A/C Lakeside, Alaska Computer and Office Supply Center, Alaska Elements, Alaska Pure Sea Salt, Alaska Raptor Center, Alaska Seaplanes, Alaskan Designed, Arctic Chiropractic, Backdoor Cafe, Beak Restaurant, Botanika Beauty Studio, Daily Sitka Sentinel, Delta Western, Ernie’s Saloon, Enoki Eatery, Evergreen Natural Foods, Fate Accompli, Hames Corporation, Harbor Mountain Brewing Company, Harry Race Pharmacy, Highliner Coffee, KCAW/Raven Radio, LFS Marine Supplies, Mean Queen, Napa Auto Parts-Sitka Motor Supply, New Start Aquarium and Birds, Old Harbor Books, Orion Sporting Goods, Pets Choice Vet Hospital, Precision Boatworks, Russell’s Sporting Goods, Sitka Bulk Goods, Sitka Food Co-op, Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka Swirls, Sitka Work and Rugged Gear, Stereo North, Studio by Emily, Sugar Chic, Tongass Threads, Twin Islands Lodge, WildFlour Cafe and Bakery, Wintersong Soap Co., and Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop.
We would also like to thank the RDB vendors that contributed.
ARTCOVE S&P, Bizarre Sitka Arts, Britty Jones Art, Creative Memories with Breezy, Fenceline Crafts, Fitness Can B Fun, Island Cookies, Jfactory, Knotted in Design, Lilies of the Valley Earrings, Marge Steward, Monkshood Meadows Creation, Sammie’s Creations, Shelly Atkinson, SOMETHINGs FISHY, Susan Cross, Stan Schoening, The Donut Lady, Thistles and Thimbles, Twisted Okie Textiles, Wilderness Woodworks, and 49 and Pine.
Because of the generosity of these businesses, we were able to raise $7,300 for our Sitka community scholarship and non-profit grants!
We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community. Thank you! We’re already looking forward to next year’s Rainy Day Bazaar on April 12, 2025!
Amanda Keily, Rainy Day Bazaar Silent Auction Coordinator
Lacey Tuten, Rainy Day Bazaar Coordinator
Sitka Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association of Sitka
www.sitkacgswa.org
