Submitted by Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC), 9th Annual Compete for a Cause Cribbage Tournament was held Saturday, September 12 in the Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden. With 53 competitors of all ages and skill levels, participants played 3 round robin games, followed by an exciting 5 round elimination bracket.
The 2015 Cribbage Tournament champion is David Mapes of Bellingham, who came from behind to defeat Stacy Frost, who had been undefeated for 6 games. David was awarded a gift certificate to Boundary Bay, a free Understanding Conflict workshop at the WDRC, entry to next year’s tournament, and his name engraved on the WDRC and Boundary Bay Brewery Winners’ Plaques for posterity. Stacy Frost of Bellingham took second at this year’s tournament.
The cribbage tournament, which is one of a kind here in Whatcom County, included a raffle and the opportunity to engage with WDRC staff, board members, and volunteers to learn more about the WDRC. The proceeds of almost $1,800 will benefit the WDRC and their mission to provide and promote collaborative and constructive approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation, and community education.
The WDRC is grateful to Boundary Bay Brewery for sponsoring and hosting this successful annual event and to all of the returning and new participants. “It was wonderful to see folks of varying backgrounds and ages come together for a few hours of community building and connection over cribbage,” said WDRC Executive Director, Moonwater.
Watch for a short film of the event made by Current Media and funded by a City of Bellingham Tourism Grant. Coming soon!
For individuals who missed the Cribbage Tournament, there are many upcoming events to support the WDRC. Join the Center in celebration at the 13th Annual Peace Builder Awards Gala, November 20, 2015 at 5:30, at the Bellingham Technical College Settlemyer Hall.
