Several of us civic minded citizens have formed a new ad hoc committee dedicated to the support and preservation of small business in Sequim. We are facing the closing of my favorite crafting store, Doodlebugs, as it caves from the pressure of internet and big box competition (more on that when I’m strong enough to take farewell photos). Though it hardly seems at risk, we want to avoid a similar fate for another favorite, our new frozen yogurt store, Sweet Spot. Thus the first official inaugural meeting of the Sweet Spot Preservation Society. I nominated myself the recording secretary. My first report is shown above. We’re considering weekly meetings convened around favorite flavors. And perhaps we’ll bring our book club here. It’s the least that civic minded, selfless, yogurt-loving people can do.
Good luck with saving the small business stores. The big box stores seem to be winning.
It’s a rough gig, but someone has to do it.
I’m new to Port Angeles; thanks for keeping me up to date on local goings-on. So sorry to see Doodlebug go…delighted to learn about Sweet Spot. Your photos are a delight!
You hate to see good local business disappear because of heavy competition of the big corporate businesses. The Sweet Spot Preservation Society is a great idea and could be fun when you have your meetings. Good luck as you go forward and celebrate with your favorite yogurt flavor of the month. 🙂
Sorry to hear that…just last night I said , “wonder how Doodlebugs is doing now with Michaels open” ??Well we went to scope the new store out and there was nary a soul in the place except for us and one other couple. I did not buy anything. I hate to hear this. Depressing.
Well done Kay, it’s always sad to see small businesses buckle under pressure, it’s a tough world out there ✨
lol — great name for the committee! Excellent choice for recording secretary. (Meeting minutes shall include a comprehensive list of all sweets sampled/enjoyed, correct?) I hope more people follow your lead and support local businesses. I find many people say they do….then secretly shop online at Amazon. Such a shame. Go small businesses!