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   Central Whidbey Cooperative Preschool teacher Tami Aparicio (fifth from left, back row) hangs out with her lil’ buddies. (Photo courtesy Mandi Murdy)

Won’t someone think about the children?

Central Whidbey Cooperative Preschool, a beloved local institution for more than 40 years, has helped generations of children grow, and its work continues.

CWCP, which is a non-profit, is getting ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year, the “Wine, Bids & Co-op Kids” event Mar. 24.

The event, an evening of appetizers, music and a silent auction, will run from 6-8 PM and is intended for those 21 and older.

The funds raised go to lower the cost of tuition for enrolled families, replenish the CWCP scholarship fund and purchase school supplies.

There are numerous ways for the public to help, from buying tickets (just $10 a pop), bidding on items, and through donations, either monetary or with items which can be auctioned off during the evening.

No item is too big or too small, and could include just about anything — homemade, hand-crafted, a service, gift certificates, gift baskets, etc.

All donations are 100% tax deductible, and individuals and organizations will be acknowledged at the event, on Facebook and through a public message to the families which use CWCP.

Plus, if you donate an item for the auction, you nab two tickets to the event for free.

To purchase tickets or make donations, contact Mandi Murdy at 360-632-2069, Tami Aparicio at 360-632-5071 or email cwcpfundraising@gmail.com.

And to get a feel for everything the co-op preschool accomplishes, pop over to:

http://www.coupevillepreschool.org/

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(Photos courtesy Kristi Etzell)

   Sand box play time featuring kids who likely grew up to be CHS athletes. (Photos courtesy Kristi Etzell)

Cherie Smith

Cherie Smith (right) teaches life lessons.

Tami Aparicio

  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:

http://www.coupevillepreschool.org/

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They had cupcakes at last year's race. Anticipation builds for a repeat.

They had cupcakes at last year’s race. Anticipation builds for a repeat.

You have five weeks to get in shape.

The third annual Shamrock 5K Walk/Run, put on by the Central Whidbey Co-Op Preschool, is set for Saturday, March 15 and registration is open now.

The entry fee is $25 (includes a t-shirt) through Mar. 8, and $30 day of race.

The run will start at the Coupeville High School track at Mickey Clark Field on S. Main with a Kids Dash (eight and under) at 9:30 AM.

The 5K starts at 10, with the awards ceremony (and refreshments) at 11:30.

Race day registration is from 8:30-9:30 at the track.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as for best costumes. Racers are encouraged to dress-up, with as much green as possible.

Runners using baby strollers are welcome.

For more info head over to http://www.coupevillepreschool.org/shamrock5k/, register online at http://www.active.com/coupeville-wa/running/distance-running-races/cwcp-shamrock-5k-2014?int=29-114-1 or contact organizers at shamrock5k@coupevillepreschool.org.

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