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 FETCH!
Wine Walkabout Fundraiser
August , 2008
What's the best way you can think of to spend a
relaxed and lovely August afternoon on Whidbey Island?
The folks at FETCH!, Free Exercise Time for Canines
and Their Humans, have a plan for one that's filled
with exceptional wines, delicious food, friends
old and new, live music and, of course, canines.
It's the 4th Annual Wine Walkabout and all proceeds
go directly to supporting the island's fine off-leash
parks.
Tasting tables will be set around the charming grounds of
Buchanan's vineyard showcasing five wines: Bohemian Highway,
Festival '34, Penfolds, Goats de Roam and Rosenblum Cellars.
Palates will be also be treated to gourmet cheeses, breads,
nuts, chocolate and fruit. And the dogs won't be left out
of the fun either! Homemade gourmet dog treats and bowls of
cool fresh water will be readily available at all tables.
Saunter around the pasture sipping and chatting
or relax under a shady tree and enjoy the music.
Well behaved dogs on-leash are not only welcome
but encouraged to attend. There is a fenced off-leash
area as well for those four legged friends who just
must kick up their heels a bit!
The 4th annual FETCH! Wine Walkabout will be held Saturday,
August 9, 2008, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Buchanan Vineyard,
off Bayview Road in Langley. This event benefits FETCH! a
grassroots not-for-profit organization which established and
maintains Whidbey's five off-leash parks. FETCH! relies on
membership and donation funding to support the parks. The
cost is $20 per person in advance or $25 per person at the
door, humans 21 or older only please. Tickets are available
at Violet Fields, Bayview Arts, Vino d' Amoré and The
Bayleaf.
Contact: Patricia Buchanan, 360-321-2377 or fetch@whidbey.com.
Directions: From the Clinton Ferry terminal, head
straight up Hiway 525 for 6.4 miles and turn right onto Bayview
Road. Take the first right hand turn onto Meinhold Road. Follow
signs to parking.
Whidbey Island gets busy during the summer months,
and no wonder! It's a great destination for a day,
weekend, or longer. The ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton leaves
every half hour on the hour. You shouldn't have any trouble
if you leave early and catch a boat before 9:30am. Go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
for more information.Take your dog to one of our great FETCH!
parks, have a bite to eat, and mosey on over to the Wine Tasting
Walkabout. The Star Store in Bayview, The Chef's Pantry and
Mukilteo Coffee Company all sell sandwiches and have places
to eat outside in the shade along with your furry friend.
Going home you can either catch a boat back to Mukilteo via
Clinton or drive up Island and across the Deception Pass bridge
for a scenic (although longer) alternative home. If you want
to spend the weekend, contact the Langley Chamber of Commerce
www.visitlangley.com
for pet friendly lodgings. Many require a 2 night minimum
during the summer, but wouldn't that be fun?
Cheers!
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GOOD
NEWS!
Island County Parks has donated
the materials needed to replace part of
Clover Valley Dog Park fence. The new fence
will be 4 foot chain link.
The plan is to replace the section of fencing
that is between the outhouse and the North
West corner of the park. (The wood/wire
section of fencing.) We will also be replacing
the double gate entrance and creating a
fenced area for small dogs only.
There will be three phases to this project,
which will occur on three different weekends.
Volunteers will be needed and appreciated
to assist with various tasks.
Phase 1: Digging Post Holes
We are working to schedule a time when
a post digger machine can help us to dig
holes for the new posts.
Phase 2: Setting In/Concreting Posts
We are working to schedule a date to have
concrete delivered to set the posts into.
Phase 3: Stretching Fencing
Top rails will be installed and the chain
link fence will be stretched onto the posts.
We have not yet scheduled when the project
is to begin. The posthole digger and concrete
truck need to be scheduled before we will
be able to plan our workdays and then we
will need volunteer help. We will keep
you posted on plans and any changes.
*We plan to do this in a way that closure
of the park will not be necessary. If a
short term closure is needed we will post
closure dates and times prior to the closure.
For more information or to volunteer please
email
us.
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