The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence is hosting their annual Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction on October 2nd. Here are all the details:
Join the fun on Saturday October 2 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM, at the Normandy Park Cove, for an authentic Bavarian festival. The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence (HSFFE) is once again hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction to raise funds for the Arts and Middle & High School Athletics. HSFFE is partnering with the community to support the Brat Trot a family fun run and other fall celebrations around the Highline communities.
Traditionally, Oktoberfest marks the end of the harvest and is the preparation for winter. It was believed that a festival at this time would provide an ideal “relief valve.” The Foundation’s event is designed to be this “relief valve” and to build awareness about the work of the organization.
This year the Oktoberfest chairs are Chuck and Lisa Tuman and they have planned a wild event! Elliott Bay Brewery will again supply the beer, Dan “the Sausage man” House (Tin Room) the brats and Fernwood at the Park the ever popular hot potato salad (among other goodies). They are also bringing back Foremost DJ to rock the night away with tunes from every era, including the Chicken Dance! HSFFE is excited to have Mike Bishoff (Brat Trot and Cove-2-Clover race director) as our Emcee and Chuck Tuman as the Auctioneer for the 2010 Oktoberfest. They hope to fill the Cove with 300 community members and educators – so sign up early. One more note. . . Chuck and Lisa are working hard to bring back that 6’3” Austrian Yodeler with the initials MH!
This event is sure to be a festive and fun evening designed to bring community members together in support of our schools. HSFFE believes that strong schools build strong communities and a robust economy. The tickets for this over 21 event are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. You can purchase tickets at the Foundation website www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org or by calling 206.248.5196. Come early for happy hour from 6:00 to 7:00 they have discounts on beer and wine!
HSFFE was founded in 2001 with a mission of “providing Community Resources to help the Highline Public School Succeed.” HSFFE is the only 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting all 17,400 students in all 35 of the Highline Public Schools. The Foundation serves as a single point of contact for members of the community, local and national business, service organizations and other foundations to connect their philanthropic efforts with a single school or the entire district.
Highline Public School District is one of the most diverse in the state of Washington with over 60% of the students on the free or reduced lunch program and over 65% students of color. HSFFE works to foster an environment that helps all students reach their highest potential. The HSFFE Board President, Maya Mendoza-Exstrom stated, “We want all students have opportunities participate in activities and to have an enriched classroom experience.” To this end, HSFFE raises funds to support: classroom grants that enhance the educational experience; provide scholarships to needy students for summer arts academies and summer science camps; support middle and high school sports activities; a discretionary fund for homeless students (to keep them in school); an annual prom dress give away for approximately 100 economically disadvantaged high school students; and scholarships to graduating seniors going to universities, community and technical schools.
For more information about the Highline Schools Foundation or to volunteer contact Holly Moore at 206.248.5196 or holly@highlineschoolsfoundation.org
| Apr |
| 24 |
| 5:00 pm |
The Evergreen High School Booster Club is holding a fundraising Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle this Saturday, April 24th, from 5pm – 8pm, with all money raised going to support the Evergreen Cheer Squad.
This is a perfect way to boost some serious carbs into yourself and your family, all the while boosting your local school’s cheer squad and stunt team.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Evergreen High School Booster Club’s Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle
WHEN: Saturday, April 24th from 5pm – 8pm
WHERE: Evergreen High School( located at 830 SW 116th Street). Dinner will be held in the cafeteria.
COST: Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 each.
INFO: Food-Fun-Prizes-Entertainment.
Come down and meet the newly elected members of the 2010/2011 Evergreen Cheer Squad and Stunt Team.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: A lovely lady named Heidi won the “Win a Date With Bart Bryan Contest” last week. Bart Bryan is The White Center Blog’s single Sales Guy and frequent video Host. Heidi and Bart enjoyed dinner and dancing this last Saturday night at the Burien/White Center Rotary Club's annual dinner and auction fundraiser. Here is Bart’s report:]
Story by Bart Bryan
Photos by Mark Neuman
I was pretty nervous as I waited at South Seattle Community College for my date Heidi to arrive for our big night.
I anxiously waited at the valet parking area when she pulled up.
Heidi looked beautiful in a purple dress as I helped her out of her car. We walked into the ballroom and found our table right in front of the stage.
We sat down and instantly hit if off. We then took Fox Trot lessons from a professional dance instructor, the enthusiastic Courteney Lynn. We had a blast as we, well, Fox Trotted across the floor.
We then had a wonderful dinner, prepared by the culinary students at South Seattle Community College, as we chatted with our tablemates as the evening unfolded.
The auction and raffle drawing began at 8 o’clock, and to my surprise my name was announced. After absorbing good natured ribbing, courtesy BTB Advertiser Tami Greene, Heidi was then introduced, whereupon she randomly selected the first winning raffle ticket out of a hat.
“Every year the auction and dinner supports several community programs and scholarships within the Burien and White Center areas,” said Tami, who is also the Public Relations person for the Rotary Club.
After the auction, Heidi and I danced the night away to the classic Rock and R&B stylings of the great local band Uncle Ernie.
And before we knew it, the night came to an end.
As I walked Heidi to her car I asked “Do I get a second date with you at the Mark Restaurant?”
She laughed and said “Well, I guess so!”
We hugged goodnight and after the embrace I looked in her eyes, and…
I’ll leave the rest up to the reader’s imagination…
For more Rotary information go to: http://bwcrotaryclub.org.
Here’s a Photo Slideshow of the evening, as shot by Mark Neuman:
| Feb |
| 19 |
| 5:00 pm |
Boy Scout Troop #375, which serves boys in the White Center area, will be holding their annual Fish Dinner on Friday Feb. 19th, from 5pm – 7pm at St Francis of Assisi in Burien.
The troop will be barbecuing Sockeye Salmon and serving fresh Dutch Oven desserts – all for just $10!
Here are the details:
WHAT: Boy Scout Troop #375′s annual Fish Dinner
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 19th from 5pm – 7pm
WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Hall, located at 15226 21st Avenue SW in Burien.
COST: Just $10!
INFO: For more information, contact kgd2418@yahoo.com, or visit the Troop’s website here.
Troop #375 serves boys in areas including Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien, White Center and West Seattle. For more information, check out their website here.
| Feb |
| 13 |
| 6:00 pm |
White Center Blog Sales Guy/Host Bart Bryan needs a Date for the Rotary Club of Burien/White Center’s Rockin’ Valentines Dinner and Dance, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 13th at South Seattle Community College.
Bart’s lucky date will enjoy cocktails, dinner, a live auction, raffle prizes and dancing to two different bands – all on the house!
To add to the romance, there will also be corsages, boutinnieres, and chocolates available for Bart to buy you (just make sure Bart gets a receipt so he can be reimbursed by the WCB!).
Here’s the dinner menu:
- Greek Salad
- Grilled All Natural Chicken with Sundried Tomato Tapenad
- Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic and Pesto
- Fresh Vegetable Medley
Last summer, Bart emceed the Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Plane Pull (photo by Lucas Westcoat).
And if having a nice dinner out isn’t enough enticement to have a date with Bart, how’s about dancing to The West Coast Swing (crooning sounds of Frank Sinatra and fellow Rat-Packers) followed by local Jazz/Rock band Uncle Ernies?
Our single friend Bart is 50-years young, blue-eyed, still has most of his hair, with a sparkling personality and great sense of humor. He’s also pretty fit (fit enough to do a polar bear plunge – see the video below!). Bart confesses that he can also still “bust a move” on the dance floor, and is “looking for a fun date for a great romantic dinner dance for a great cause!”
If you’re interested in winning a free date night with this Bart-o-licious man at the Rotary’s Rockin’ Valentines Dinner and Dance, and you’re over 21 and not old enough to be Bart’s mother, email us with a recent picture, a short bio and why you want to be Bart’s date by 5pm Wed. Feb. 10th.
Our Readers will choose the winner via an online poll, so make sure your entry is good, and that you include an interesting photo and a fun, short bio.
In addition to a night of dining and dancing with Bart, the winner will receive another night out at at The Mark Restaurant courtesy of the Mark’s Debra George.
The entry deadline is Wed., Feb. 10th at 5pm, and the winner will be voted on and announced Friday, Feb. 12th at Noon right here on The B-Town Blog, so ladies…email your entries in ASAP!
Also, if you’re interested in attending this great, fun fundraiser event yourself (either to watch Bart’s date or have one of your own), you can still purchase tickets online by clicking here.
And now ladies, if you’ve ever fantasized about what Bart looks like with his shirt off whilst immersed in chilly 46-degree Puget Sound water, here’s a video of him doing the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Three Tree Point on Jan. 1st:
And if that wasn’t enough, here’s what Bart looks like without his pants. In public. On the Link light rail:
| May ’09 |
| 2 |
| 5:00 pm |
On Saturday May 2nd, Holy Family Elementary is holding its 21st annual R.E.A.C.H. (Reinforcing Education And Catholic Heritage) Fiesta Auction and Dinner.
Here are the details:
WHAT: 21st Annual R.E.A.C.H. Fiesta Auction and Dinner for Holy Family Elementary
WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd with Silent Auction starting at 5pm and Dinner at 7:30pm and Live Auction at 7:45pm
WHERE: Holy Family Elementary School, located at 9615 20th Ave SW in Seattle (map below)
INFO: All proceeds go to the school for operational costs, deferring costs for teachers and scholarships, providing an excellent Catholic education to everyone in the community regardless of their ability to pay.
Hosting the evening will be Master of Ceremonies Joe Budde and Auctioneer Jeff Stehr. There are more than 220 items available that guests can look forward to winning.
Live auction items include:
- Donated by E.B. Foote Winery: Private 2 hour evening wine tasting which includes hors d’oeuvres & wine for winner & 40, plus a gift basket to take home that night, value $635
- Donated by Tellit Productions in Burien: The Evergreen Package which is a video interview of family member & production of a DVD with music & photographs to preserve family history, valued at $1000
- Dinner for 8 with Fr. Bloom the Pastor at Holy Family Parish at Salty’s a $500 value
- Donated by Christine Gregoire: Gift certificate for Washington Wine & hors d’oeuvres at first mansion on December 8, 2009 for a meet & greet with the governor & first gentleman value $100
- And much more
Some of the 267 silent auction items include;
- Donated by Dunville Gallery in White Center: $50 gift certificate towards custom framing of your choice
- Donated by Seattle Art Museum: SAM admission for 2 value $30
- Donated by the Garage (in Seattle): Evening at the Garage for 2 including 4 course dinner and 1.5 hrs of bowling or pool, value $85
- Donated by West Seattle Karate Academy: month of Karate lessons for one adult or child includes registration, dues, month of classes, uniform & autographed book by Sensei
Silent auction tables will be open from 5-7pm. All auction items can be purchase in cash, check or credit card.
The night of the auction, donations toward scholarships will be accepted through the Randy Terlicker Endowment Fund. Started by Colleen Terlicker, the endowment fund was started in honor of her son Randy a Holy Family Graduate & Firefighter whose life was taken in the Pang Warehouse Fire.
Dinner, donated by Las Margaritas Catering, includes tasty options of Steak A La Chicana, Pollo Con Crema Portuguesa and Seafood Enchiladas. There will also be a no-host bar. Sit down dinner starts at approximately 7:30pm, with the live auction at 7:45pm.
Individual tickets and corporate sponsorships can be purchased in advance by contacting Sandy Cavazos at 206-248-2728 or e-mailing her your name, address, phone number and dinner choice at scavazos@comcast.net.
The cost per person is $50 or $500 for a table of ten and accepted in cash or check.
Holy Family Elementary is located at 9615 20th Ave SW (map below).
For more information contact Sandy Cavazos at 206-248-2728 or download and view the auction catalogue (PDF file) at:
http://www.hfseattle.org/school/documents/auction09.pdf
| Mar ’09 |
| 28 |
| 5:00 pm |
Shorewood Christian School’s annual auction is coming up this Saturday, March 28th, starting at 5pm, and here are the details:
WHAT: Shorewood Christian School’s annual auction, with the theme “Come Aboard Our Cruise Ship”
WHEN: Saturday, March 28th, starting at 5pm
WHERE: Shorewood Foursquare Sanctuary, located at the church at 10300 28th Ave SW (map below)
COST: “Boarding Passes” are $25.00 each.
INFO: Mark your calendars! This Saturday, March 28th at 5pm, you won’t want to miss the Shorewood Christian School’s annual auction.
The theme of this year’s dinner-auction, “Come Aboard Our Cruise Ship”, docks at Shorewood Foursquare Sanctuary at 5pm.
This is a fun filled evening of buffet dining, with a silent and live auction benefiting Shorewood Christian School.
The proceeds from the auction this year goes to Shorewood Christians’ high school expansion efforts.
For tickets or more information, call Shorewood Christian at 206-933-1056 or visit their website at www.ShorewoodChristianSchool.org
| Oct ’08 |
| 18 |
| 5:30 pm |
In these tough and uncertain economic times, our friends at the White Center Food Bank would like to remind everyone of their upcoming Fourth Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction.
It’ll be Saturday, Oct. 18 at South Seattle Community College’s Brockey Center (map below).
“This Harvest Dinner and Auction is more important than ever for us,” said Rick Jump, Executive Director of the White Center Food Bank. “The economy is impacting many of our donors as well as our clients.
“We have had a fifty-percent increase in the number of clients in need as compared to this time last year.”
To reserve a ticket or table, contact Rick or his volunteer staff at the Food Bank at 206-762-2848
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Enrique Cerna of local public television station KCTS.
Rachel Glass will lead the live auction.
“I saw Rachel at a another event recently,” Rick said. “And she is a darn good auctioneer.”
Who does the White Center Food Bank help, exactly? They help Human Beings: infants and girls and boys. Grandparents and moms and dads, neighbors just down the street.
Details:
- Doors open at 5:30pm, when the first of two silent auctions begin
- There will be a Dessert Dash, and dinner (choice of sirloin steak, northwest salmon or cheese ravioli, or marinara/vegetable medley) will be served at 7:30pm
- There will be great local entertainment as well: “Dances of the World” with international dancers from Mexico, Vietnam & Cambodia
- Call the Food Bank right away, please, to reserve your seat or table: 206-762-2848
- Seats are $60 each and can be held with a Visa, Mastercard or Discover card
If you can’t make it to the auction, you can also easily donate directly online here.
White Center Food Bank
10829 8th Ave SW
Seattle WA 98146
www.whitecenterfoodbank.org
Phone 206-762-2848
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