Friends of Hospice present their 31st annual Oktoberfest benefiting Hospice of Santa Cruz County on Sunday Oct. 5, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge.
Admission to the family-friendly event is free. Lunch is available for purchase from 12-2:30 p.m. Items include kielbasa, sauerkraut, potato salad, and apple strudel prepared by Five Star Catering. Beverages available will include soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails.
The program includes live accordion music and both silent and live auctions; the silent one is from 12-3:30 p.m. and the live one begins at 2:45 p.m. Also, tickets will be sold for a drawing with cash prizes — and you don’t need to be present to win.
Auction items include more than 250 bottles of wine (!), a Las Vegas vacation package, plus getaways to San Francisco and to local Seascape Resort; tickets to sports events and area shows; jewelry; artwork; and gift certificates from restaurants, caterers, shops, and beauty salons.
Here are some wine details: at the silent auction there will be bottles and tasting gift certificates from local wineries such as Loma Prieta Winery, Martin Ranch Vineyards, Dancing Creek Winery, Windy Oaks Estate, Soquel Vineyards, Alfaro Family Vineyards, and Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards. It’s an incredible opportunity to pick up fabulous bottles of wine for amazing prices. This area is always a community favorite and every bottle of wine is sold each year.
One of the event sponsors is Whole Foods Market, who donated several gift baskets for the silent auction and a $500 gift card for the live auction. The baskets have various themes like chocolate, cheese, and coffee.
Another highlight is the bargain “cash and carry” tables where folks can purchase products including holiday items as well as vintage and re-purposed items. There is also a garden section that includes flowering plants and ornamentals.
“This is a wonderful event,” said Lorraine Margon, Friends of Hospice member and volunteer. “The food is really tasty and there are plenty of great items to bid on, many of which are fantastic bargains, and all for a worthy cause.” Friends of Hospice member/volunteer Rebekah Leekley adds, “It’s a great way to get a headstart on one’s holiday shopping.”
Remember, all proceeds will benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County’s local hospice programs. Hospice of Santa Cruz County is the only non-profit hospice in the county and their mission is to provide “professional, compassionate care recognizing that individuals and families are the guiding force in their own end-of-life experience.”
For more info call (831) 430-3000 or visit www.hospicesantacruz.org/Oktoberfest.
Location: Elks Lodge, 150 Jewel Street (at Graham Hill), Santa Cruz – there will be free parking.
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