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Rotary Order Bombers to Target Filling Station Next

              Rotary Order Bombers to Target Kingston Filling Station Next

 

After a successful mission over Hansville (how successful? - the Greenwoodes Farm Bakery had to shut off pie orders), Kingston Order Bombers are targeting Kingston Filling Station next.

Hansgrill in Hansville was paired with the Bakery in order to get a “two-fer” on the bombing run up north.  They had a robust day of deli sandwich, soup, salad, and breakfast burrito orders. Here frequent Order Bomber Louise Carter picks up her order to take out.

 

Established in 1980, since the big shutdown a year ago March, Kingston Filling Station has faced challenges unlike any other in its 41 years.  In order to keep the doors open, the Filling Station was forced to expand its food menu to become more of a restaurant than a bar.  You’ll be able to enjoy the results as you choose your favorites from the offerings below.

The Filling Station “action” takes place next Thursday, May 20, 3p-8p.  This should be simple.  It is right here at home.  Bombers may order takeout, dine in, or dine out on the street side patio.  Coordinator on this mission is Mark Libby.  Alert Mark you are “in” by emailing him - mklibby@earthlink.net - or phoning - 360-981-8509.  

The “two-for” pairing for this week’s target is Mak.W Designs, a gift and jewelry shop run by Mackenzie Wrinkle.  She is located in the house kitty-corner from the Filling Station at 11333 NE Maine St.  Find jewelry, gems and minerals, and products from 20+ other (mostly local) artists, including pottery, cards and art prints, candles and soaps, signs, and other jewelry. Mackenzie says, “it’s 10% off to anyone who says they are with the Kingston Order Bombers.”

As always, Bombers are encouraged to bring a group - family, friends, neighbors - to get more “bang” on the run.  And, if a Rotarian, please remember to wear your Rotary gear.

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Swing for Rotary Golf Tournament

                                    Rotary Golf Tournament is Here

    Sandwiched between the PGA Tour Championship in Kiawah Island in May, and The Open in Northern Ireland in July, golf enthusiasts will find the 14th Annual Swing for Rotary Golf Tournament in Kingston, Jun 18.  At White Horse Golf Club.  There may be fewer television cameras, and crowds less threatening, but the golf will be a notch down.  And the fun will be a notch up.  

    Jump off Zoom, and jump on a great golf course on a Friday afternoon.  Unlike past Annual Rotary Tournaments, this one is straight ahead golf. No dinner.  No auction.  Have some fun, collect cash for your hole in one, or putting contest win.  Enjoy a quick lunch before your tee time, and unwind afterwards with libations and awards on the beautiful White Horse deck overlooking the 18th green.  

    Registration will open at 11a, with a shotgun start at 1p.  Golfers of all skill levels are invited.  This is not exactly a “hit-and-giggle” event, but it is close.  Rotarians like to have fun.  Put a group together.  Early registration is $396 for a foursome.  $198 for a twosome.  Register now at:  14th-annual-swing-for-rotary-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com.  

    Major and Corporate sponsorships, tee sponsorships,19th Hole, and other sponsorships are still available as of this writing in Mid-May.  See the website for more information.  We thank sponsors to date, including: Haselwood Auto Group - Hole-in-One; Land Title Company - Practice Green; The Point Casino and Hotel - Putting Contest; Kitsap Credit Union - Driving Range; Columbia Bank - Beverage Cart.  

    Due to Covid we were not able to do this last year.  Covid took away our took-for-granted.  So, let’s do this. Sign up a group today.  14th-annual-swing-for-rotary-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com.  

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Rotary Club Supports Flower Baskets

    They're here.  Kingston’s annual flower baskets are hanging from 120 light poles in and around town.  The colorful display from the Kingston Community Beautification Committee is back for 2021.  And with it the Committee has a new parent organization, the Kingston North Kitsap Rotary Club. The Rotary Club will provide the needed organizational and banking support.  Hanging and watering the baskets will resume through the work of local volunteers.  And “the Gator” returns, thanks to the Port of Kingston, to help the watering efforts, formerly coordinated by Rotarian Dan Martin, currently by Rotarian Mary Jane Gilbreath.

     The basket program began around the year 2000, thanks to the Kingston Revitalization Committee and Karen Ross.  It was an effort to spruce up “Tiny Town.”  Run the numbers, and that is 2400 baskets over the years.  In the beginning, until just a couple years ago, the baskets were curated by Foxglove Nursery, as the program was the brainchild of Nursery owners Gail Halsaver and her late husband, Dave.  They were prepared this year by Valley Nursery, and carefully hanged, according to Beautification Committee member Kris Libby,  “thanks to Dave Wetter and his magnificent truck and ‘hangers’ from the high school sports teams.”

    But, help is still needed.  To support the program, money is raised through individual basket sponsorships.  With 70 sponsors to date this year, some sponsoring multiple baskets, more are needed.    Sponsors will not see their name in lights, or on the basket, but they will know.  They will know they are part of the “crowd.”  The one that made it happen.  

    Sponsorship of a basket costs $100, plus a $30 annual maintenance fee.  Sponsors are needed.  Watering volunteers are needed.  To sign up for either - or both - contact Shannon Castillo at Thistle Floral and Home: 360-930-2843 - or - flowers@thistlefloralandhome.com.  Better yet, go see Shannon at her shop in Kingston. 

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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