A Day of Music, Food & Community to Empower Girls’ Education

🎶 Live Music, Delicious Food & Great Company — All for a Cause! 🎶

Mark your calendars for Friday, August 16th, 9 AM – 1 PM at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, Downtown Bainbridge Island!

Come enjoy a lively day filled with incredible live music, tasty bites, and the joy of connecting with friends — all while making a real difference. We’re coming together in support of Melanesian Women Today, an organization that empowers women and girls through education and mentorship.

In the Solomon Islands, only 7% of girls finish high school. Together, we can change that statistic and help open the door to brighter futures!

✨ Best part? It’s FREE to attend — just bring your energy, your smile, and your love for community.

📍 Where: Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty – Bainbridge Island Office
240 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

If you can’t make it but still want to support this incredible mission, you can donate using the link below — every dollar counts!

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UPDATE:

Our fundraiser at Sister's Cider House was a hit! Thanks to everyone who joined us, we raised $110 for the Solomon Islands Girls' Scholarship Program. Special thanks to Sister's Cider House for hosting and to all who contributed!

But the excitement doesn't stop there! Our students are already hard at work planning our next event: a talent show! Scheduled for March, this promises to be an entertaining evening filled with talent and fun, all in support of our scholarship initiative.

Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for being a part of this incredible journey to empower girls through education! Together, we're making a difference. #EmpowerGirls #EducationForAll

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