Rainy Day Thanks
Dear Editor: The 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, KIFW, Sitka Soup and the Daily Sitka Sentinel for helping us spread the word; Harry Race for donating Easter Bunny photos; the staff at Harrigan Centennial Hall for all of their 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.
Abby’s Reflection, AC Lakeside, Alaska Computer and Office Supply Center, Alaska Railroad, Alaska Pure Sea Salt Co., Alaska Raptor Center, Alaska Sea Planes, Allen Marine, Arctic Chiropractic, the Walker family, Artist Cove Gallery, the Aspen Hotel, Baranof Barracudas Swim Club, Baranof Wilderness and Lodge, the Beak Restaurant, Ben Franklin, Bev’s Flowers, the Cellar, Chelan Produce Co.
Also, Dan Kilkeany, Donna Saldarriaga, the Daily Sitka Sentinel, Estelita Primacio, Friendship Beading Company, FireDesires Studio, Garden Ventures, Goldsmith Gallery, the Hames Corporation, Harry Race and White’s pharmacies, Heather Ford, Highliner Coffee Co., Indian Village Artists, Island Artist Gallery, Janet Berlin, Kat Richards, KCAW/Raven Radio, Lisa Moore, LSF Inc. and Ludvig’s Bistro.
We would also like to thank Neil McDermott, Old Harbor Books, Orion Sporting Goods, Pat Kehoe, Petro Marine, Pizza Express, the Random House, the Rose Gallery, Russell’s Sporting Goods, Salon 264, Sea Mountain Golf Course, Sitka Conservation Society, Sitka Food Co-op, Sitka Hotel, Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka Studio of Dance, Some Things Fishy, Stereo North, The Studio by Emily, Sugar Chic, Sweet Sisters Caramels, and True Value.
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.
Misti Birky, Rainy Day Bazaar Chair,
Amanda Neth, Rainy Day Bazaar Silent Auction Chair
The Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association of Sitka
