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9th Annual Compete for a Cause Cribbage Tournament, Benefits the WDRC

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August 11, 2015 –  Whatcom Co – The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and Boundary Bay Brewery invite community members of all ages to  register for the 9th Annual Compete for a Cause Cribbage Tournament, Saturday, September 12th, 10am-4pm, in the new Boundary Bay Brewing   Facility.

Advanced Registration is $25, $30 at the door (students and seniors $20 in adv. for, $25 at the door). Online, as well as paper registration is at whatcomdrc.org/cribbagetournament/. Register in person at Boundary Bay Brewery. Advanced registration is encouraged for this popular, annual, family- friendly event.

The one of a kind Whatcom County fundraising event also includes: a food truck, music, and a raffle for a full day of fun. The name of each year’s winner is displayed on a “perpetual plaque” at both Boundary Bay Brewery and the WDRC. Participants will battle through a round robin and single elimination tournament, guaranteeing everyone at least two games. Non-winners will be invited to play at a second chance table. All ages and experience levels are welcome to participate.

“Cribbage is one of those games that young and old, stranger and friend can play together in good spirited fun. It’s an all-inclusive way to put a positive spin on conflict—through friendly competition,” said Moonwater, WDRC  Executive Director and cribbage aficionado.

All proceeds benefit the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) in their mission to provide and promote constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation and community education. Offering conflict  prevention and intervention services for businesses, organizations, individuals, and families, WDRC seeks to help community members to better manage conflict as it arises, and to learn ways to minimize the possibility of it occurring.