Bainbridge Ometepe Coffee

Look what’s on display at our favorite coffee house!

New growth!

A student delegate to Ometepe in 2002 and 2003, Laura is now a teacher and is still promoting our sister island relationship on the side by roasting and selling Cafe Oro in Heppner, OR!

Pictured: Laura in La Palma, Ometepe, and Laura with the coffee roaster, 18 years later!

Guess where this was taken from? Guess how much we can't wait to go back and enjoy this cozy bench seat?!

Weekend goals! No brunch is complete without a good cup of coffee.

Another porch coffee picture!

Send us your pictures of coffee on the porch, we love seeing them!

We're looking for a volunteer social media coordinator! No experience required, but an interest in good people and good coffee (and maybe knowing a little about social media) is a plus 😊

Political regional instability combined with Covid difficulties and travel restrictions have forced closure of the last international financial source for the Si a la Vida (SALV) program. Thanks to everyone from our BOSIA world who has been involved with SALV over the years!

https://bainbridgeometepe.org/adios-to-amigos-of-si-a-la-vida/

Adios to Amigos of Si a la Vida Amigos de Si a la Vida Board: John Riess, Bob Royce, Chris Pforr, Mike Bonoff, Nancy Quitslund, Alexis Bonoff, Victor Oldivak and Rick Allstetter. By Mike and Alexis Bonoff Many international programs have faced hardships and strained relationships in the last few years. Luckily BOSIA has been succe...

happy weekend, friends!

Porch coffee is the best coffee.

A loyal fan's coffee setup... Notice the neglected Keurig in the background 😂

Check out the latest version of our newsletter!

https://mailchi.mp/226a53465e05/february-sister-islands-news-4944962

May Sister Islands News

A view to brighten your morning!

getting to do this with friends again = the very best ❤️

Congratulations to graduates on Ometepe and Bainbridge! In honor of graduation season, some happy news:

https://bainbridgeometepe.org/congratulations-graduates/

Congratulations, Graduates! We are very excited to share the news that for the first time ever, five deaf students are graduating from high school thanks in part to help they received from the Sister Islands Association. A generous donation from a Bainbridge family covered the salary of sign language interpreter Claribel Gutie...

Amanda's expression captures it: whaaaat?!

You helped us raise over $16,000 for BOSIA in our annual fundraiser! Thanks to our amazing community for the huge support ❤️

If you haven't read it yet, check out this sweet article about a new sister school relationship that BOSIA recently started!

https://bainbridgeometepe.org/wilkes-elementary-ruben-dario-become-sister-schools/

Wilkes Elementary & Ruben Dario become sister schools Kim Esterberg, founder of the Sister Islands Association, stands with MariaElena Martinez, a retired teacher and former director of the Ruben Dario school. The Sister Islands' logo is painted on a wall of the school library, a multi-year project of the "Kids Can Make a Difference" calendar project m...

Calling Spanish speakers near Bainbridge Island!

KIAC (Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center) needs bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers at their vaccine clinic, 4:30-8 pm on Tuesday, May 18. Those interested are asked to contact Annika at [email protected].

Updates to our website's news page, check it out!

https://bainbridgeometepe.org/beginning/blog/

News Congratulations, Graduates! Congratulations, Graduates! Congratulations, Graduates!We are very excited to share the news that for the first time ever, five deaf students are graduating from high school thanks in part to help they received from the Sister Islands Association. A generous donation from...

Carol Carley: Christy and Bean's mom, our gear lady, and so, so much more ❤️

Cheers to the many mother figures in our world- we love you!

P.s. We're now selling our gear on our new website: https://bainbridgeometepe.org/products/

On May 13, we're celebrating 35 years of friendship between Bainbridge and Ometepe with a virtual party and auction!

A little preview of what you could win... learn more here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bosia-35th-anniversary-celebration-and-fundraiser-tickets-149269159073

Our website got a makeover, check it out!

https://bainbridgeometepe.org/products/

Products

Freshly bagged coffee, waiting to be shipped up to Bainbridge Island!

We just tried it, and this really might be the best chocolate cake recipe ever... the secret is definitely espresso powder! 😉

https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/

The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe {Ever} - Add a Pinch Best Chocolate Cake Recipe: A one bowl chocolate cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! Updated with gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options!

Guess who's beautiful coffee setup this is?

Final four of this coffee bracket challenge! Who will win: Chemex, Espresso, Batch Brew or V60?

https://sprudge.com/here-are-the-final-four-in-the-sprudge-ultimate-coffee-bracket-challenge-176620.html

Here Are The Final Four In The Sprudge Ultimate Coffee Bracket Challenge And then there were four.