Dine for Dollars for Scholars scholarship fund


January 31, 2012 · Updated 9:46 AM 

Dollars for Scholars scholarship fund is again partnering with local restaurants and cafes for lunches and dinners throughout the entire month of February. The restaurants set aside a portion of their profits on their designated day and evening as a donation to our scholarship fund.

Dollars for Scholars San Juan Island provides scholarships to graduating seniors who have completed a minimum of 80 hours of volunteer community service during their high school career. In 2011, thirteen graduating seniors received scholarships and over the past 10 years, DFS-SJI has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships.

See locations and dates for participating restaurants below:

Feb. 2

China Pearl and Kung Fu Pizza - lunch, Blue Water – lunch, Lime Kiln Café – lunch, Roche Harbor – dinner,  and Cask and Schooner - dinner.

Feb. 9

Ko’s Subs - lunch, Downriggers – lunch and dinner, Banry Café – dinner, and The Bluff at Friday Harbor House - dinner

Feb. 23

Bakery San Juan – lunch, MiCasita – dinner, and Coho Restaurant – dinner.

Feb. 29

Market Chef - lunch, Rumor Mill – dinner, and Haley’s Bait Shop - dinner.

If you are interested in donating to our scholarship fund, visit www.dollarsforscholarssji.org and click on the donate tab for info.

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