Sand box play time featuring kids who likely grew up to be CHS athletes. (Photos courtesy Kristi Etzell)
Cherie Smith (right) teaches life lessons.
Co-op teacher extraordinaire Tami Aparicio (in apron), at home in her kingdom.
The legendary Central Whidbey Co-Op Preschool is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and it needs your help to make things special.
The school has planned a silent auction fundraiser for Saturday, Feb. 27, called “Co-Op Kids, Wine & Bids.”
The adults-only event will be held at the Coupeville Rec Hall from 6-9 PM and admission is $10.
Hors d’oeuvre and wine will be served and Lisa Toomey and Tishia Malone will provide the musical entertainment.
As they head towards the event, organizers are seeking donations for the auction.
In particular, they’re hoping that Co-Op alumni will join the effort, giving back to the school which helped shape them as young children.
The auction will include physical items as well as unique “experience based” auction items.
An example of the latter is former Coupeville High School baseball star Ben Etzell, who is currently playing college ball in Minnesota, is offering a “Batting Cage with Benjamin” experience.
All donations are tax deductible, as the school is a 501(c) non-profit.
If you’re interested in donating items or experiences for the auction, text or call Kristi Etzell (360-320-3910) or email her at simplesis01@yahoo.com.
To make financial donations or buy tickets to the event (pre-orders get a complimentary ticket in a raffle which will be held that night) pop over to the Co-Op’s website:
Coupeville Sports 