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10/05/2006: "Have Dinner & Support SJ Nature Institute"

Saturday October 7th: Farhad Ghatan has announced a dinner will be held to celebrate the San Juan Nature Institute, and "it's likely partnership with the UW and the Friday Harbor Labs".

According to Farhad, the SJ Nature Institute has been "approached by the UW and have now a signed memorandum of agreement between our two organizations regarding the future of the best public science education in San Juan County for San Juan County", this comes as a result of "twelve successful years in providing classes and science education to kindergarteners through "ninety-somethings" islanders", and Farhad believes it is not possible that "We are likely to have a home on the campus here in Friday Harbor after a few years of fund raising for the new building by the UW itself. Our duty will be to remain a viable organization through that time period, continuing with our various programs, classes and partnerships".

The elegant dinner will feature champagne, fine wines, and a tapas style service of delectable treats from Persia, Thailand and the Queen Charlotte Islands. Numerous seafood selections, land based foods and vegetarian dishes will precede desserts. Live music will grace our senses and Dr. Ken Sebens, Director of FHL will speak in brief regarding their plans.

Tickets are $50, fully tax deductible and available through the Institute's office 378-3646, or by contacting Farhad at 378-7140. Most of the supplies and all of the services for the evening have been donated, so the Nature Institute will benefit for those who attend. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a supporting contribution, checks can be mailed to SJNI at Box 3110 Friday Harbor, WA 98250.