Submitted by Bagel Brothers
“My favorite part of Steamboat Island Cooperative Preschool is that every parent is required to do a couple of days a month of in-class time,” says mom Abbie Rose. “On my volunteer days I get to see my daughter Paisley interact with her peers in a way that’s different than any other play I see her engage in. It gives me a better idea of who she is as a person when I see her play with a big group of kids her age, it’s pretty cool.”
Parents of kids at the preschool know this feeling well. Since 1972 the preschool has been nurturing children, parents, and caregiver relationships through an emphasis on nature and creative art, movement, and music. Kiddos ages 2-5 thrive in the community environment, with special support from South Puget Sound Community College.
This local involvement is perhaps one reason why a variety of businesses are donating time, services, products, funding, and more to Steamboat Island Coop Preschool’s yearly auction. Rose, who also owns Bagel Brothers, and who attended the preschool as a child, feels proud to support the next generation by donating, and helping put the auction on.
“I love using skills that I’ve learned in the business world to benefit a local nonprofit,” she said.
Dozens of business, local and beyond, are donating to the fiesta food-fun part of the event, including Steamboat Grill and Greens, Jalisco Tortillas, Chelsea’s Shellfish, Olympic Mountain Ice Cream, and more.
Event highlights also include arts and crafts for the kids, and a silent auction with many items donated from local businesses.
The event takes place Saturday, December 5, at Griffin Elementary. Festivities start at 6 p.m. Open to the public, tickets are $15 and include dinner and dessert. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by calling 360.866.1819, or purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit Steamboat Island Coop Preschool.
