Wentworths and Karla
When the Sister Islands’ staff on Ometepe visited Bainbridge in December, one of the highlights was a warm reconnection of old friends: Keith and Jane Wentworth and Karla Varela.
Staff delegation highlights
Dora, Karla, and Santiago arrived on Bainbridge to cold temperatures and occasionally down pouring rain but a very warm welcome. As the following photos demonstrate, they had a full and joyous two weeks doing the business of BOSIA committees and
It’s Red Envelope Time — Remember Us
If you live on Bainbridge Island, you should have received a red envelope in the mail recently. It's your invitation to support the Sister Islands Association and 102 other local nonprofits through One Call for All. Accept the invitation by clicking here.
Two delegations headed here in December
As 2019 draws to a close, the Sister Islands Association is planning two delegations — one involving our office staff, the other for Ometepe teachers who instruct students in English.
2019 Kids Can Make a Difference calendar now on sale
Second- and fifth-graders at The Island School have produced this year’s Kids Can Make A Difference calendar, with proceeds to benefit various projects on Ometepe. The theme of the 2019 calendar is "Highlights of Ometepe and Bainbridge Island." For the first time,
Special Needs Committee assists the blind community
The Special Needs Committee recently received a donation of over 50 different kinds of tips for canes for the blind from a company in Canada (Ambutech).