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"Put a Child's Heart in Your Hands. Recognize Melanoma. Save a Life"
2006 Festivities
Enjoy a day of socializing, relaxation, jet boat rides, live music, WINE and CHEESE TASTING, a nationally recognized charity auction, and Food! Food! Food! Come early for river fun!!!!
Why:
The event will raise money for:
The Grants Pass Family Y.M.C.A.
The Shriners Children's Hospital
Doernbecker Children's Hospital in Portland,OR
Last year's festival, thanks to the generosity
of bidders and donations by guests and Oregon merchants, raised $34,000.
Each year, the amount raised has increased substantially and this year
should be no exception. All auction checks and monetary contributions
are forwarded directly to the recipient organization. Additional contributions
are encouraged.
When:
Saturday, August, 5, 2006.
Where:
Grants Pass, OR 97526.
What:
Beverages and snacks from 3:00 p.m. on.
Silent auction 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jet boat rides 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Oral auction 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Wine and cheese tasting 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner 8:00 p.m.
Dinner Menu:
Freshly caught barbecued salmon from Sandy Cartwright of Cartwright's Meat Co., Leo Berg's famous River Guide BBQ Sauce. Fresh steamed vegetables, side dishes and snacks coordintated by Joy Boothroyd of the Koala Bean Cafe. Homemade breads, butter, jams, fruit cobbler and ice cream by Serena Oltz.
Auction: Leo
Berg and John Holland will again conduct the oral portion of the charity auction.
Who:
Bill and Sharon Kleyne are
hosts. Nancy Yonally-Coleman and Wally Coleman are the event coordinators.
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