Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/18/2008 09:42 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/29/2008 10:46 PM
Expires: 01/01/2013 12:00 AM
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The Lovely Angel Auction is Here With "Mediterranean Mystique!"
Calaveras County, CA....The Angel Auction fundraiser is here! It will take place Saturday, June 28, at 5:30 pm at Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek in Angels Camp. Now is the time to reserve your attendance. “Mediterranean Mystique” is the theme that has been selected for this year’s Angel Auction, a benefit for two respected non-profits, the Calaveras Arts Council and Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s campaign to fund new digital mammography.....
  
A hosted wine and white sangria reception will begin the evening’s program at 5:30pm, with ample time to preview the 22 live auction items and bid on the 20 silent auction items. Mediterranean style appetizers and tapas will be served, with entertainment provided by Spanish Guitarist, Hilario Gonzales. A Mediterranean style dinner will be served at 7:00pm followed by the exciting Live Auction, conducted by Rose Backs of Stokes Auctioneering. MC for the evening will be Larry Cornish of Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital.
The wine in the auction includes a Super Case representing members of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, a double magnum of Rodney Strong, and a double magnum of Indian Rock 2005 Red. Some of the experience packages include and English High Tea for up to 12, a wine and cheese evening with Judy Creighton, a bundle of fun activities donated by members of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau, a week at a villa in Cabo, a day of Calaveras history with Judith Marvin, golf and dinner for four at Greenhorn Creek, and many other intriguing only-in-Calaveras activities. Names of a few of the artists donating original work include Peggi Kroll-Robert, Lura Francis, Karen O’Neill, Dale Laitinen, Maren Sampson, John Johannsen, and Ruth Morrow. A 14k gold natural Australian opal and diamond pendant is being specially created and donated by Firefall Jewelers.
Guests will be able to buy keys to unlock the Treasure Chest to win a vacation for two, airfare and lodging in Barcelona, or the cash value.
The four major sponsors of the fundraiser are Diede Construction, Aire Serve, Mark Twain Health Care District, and Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital Corporate Board. An additional contribution was donated by the Kautz Family of Ironstone Vineyards.
To make reservations at $100 per person, by call the Calaveras Arts Council at 209-754-1774. For more information, visit www.theangelauction.org
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