Burien’s Hospitality House will be holding its Spring Fling Dinner and Boats for Beds Fundraiser on Saturday, March 6th at the Cove in Normandy Park beginning at 6pm.
Located in Burien, Hospitality House is a shelter and place of transition for homeless women in south King County. The Women of Hospitality House are supported by more than 12 local churches and organizations as well as by our local communities. Home-cooked meals are provided 365 days per year by volunteers. With the staff case workers, over 70 women each year develop and work their individual plans to find home, health and hope (see hospitalityhousesouthking.org to learn more).
Richard LeMieux, the author of “Breakfast at Sally’s,” will be the featured speaker, and according to a press release:
”Richard has lived in Washington State since 1981. He ran his own publishing company, producing medical directories and university student directories for 14 years. When his business failed, he lost his livelihood, his home, his possessions, and his wife of 17 years.
Richard was homeless in Bremerton, WA, with his dog, Willow, for a year and a half. He lived in his minivan while writing Breakfast at Sally’s with a second-hand manual typewriter at picnic tables in parks around the city.
While he was homeless, Richard and the other homeless people he portrays in his book regularly visited Sally’s, the soup kitchen at The Salvation Army in Bremerton.”
Today Richard has committed himself to sharing the story of homelessness with people of all backgrounds and of all ages across the country.
A short film about Hospitality House will be premiered at this dinner and a former resident will also be sharing her story.
Three Tree Point Yacht Club will be partnering with Hospitality House to raise funds with Boats for Beds. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase “the boat” or individual seats aboard one of several sailboats. It will be a fun afternoon of racing Saturday, June 26 out of the Des Moines Marina. What better way to celebrate a graduation, Father’s Day, girls’ day out, engagement or anniversary, than as crew, passenger or ballast aboard one of these special sailboats and with this fun-loving community of people? The boats are each photographed and featured on the Hospitalityhousesouthking.org website.
Tickets are available for purchase online at this website.
Mount Rainier High School & Pacific Middle School PTSA are holding a “Together” Auction fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 20th from 5:30pm to 11pm at the Normandy Park Cove.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Mount Rainier High School & Pacific Middle School PTSA’s “Together” Auction fundraiser
WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2009, from 5:30pm – 11:00pm
WHERE: Normandy Park Cove
INFO: The annual 2009 “TOGETHER” will include:
- Master of Ceremonies: Susan West, KCPQ Channel 13
- Auctioneer: Dick Fain, KJR 950 Sports Radio & Voice of the Storm
- International Cuisine: Christi’s Catering
- Boogie Down: KJR FM – Radio Parties !!
- Complimentary Beer and Wine
You truly do not want to miss this opportunity to contribute directly to the “Wish List” submitted by staff/admin from MRHS & Pacific for student academic success! Be a successful bidder for fun, healthy, imaginative, cool, ok…VERY COOL items that have been contributed for sale! Food is going to be delicious, bidding lively, and we did mention dancing? Yes! Dancing….LOTS of it !!
Looking forward to hearing from You! Thanking you in advance for your contributions and consideration!
RSVP to either school or mail to:
Kay Duncanson
19625 Marine View Drive SW
Normandy Park, WA 98166Questions? Contact Lora Bolding at 206-456-9284 or via email: prauction2009@gmail.com.
UPDATE 10/28/09: We received word this morning that this event has SOLD OUT!
Highline School District’s Aviation High School’s Skunkworks Robotics Team 1983 is holding its annual Auction/Dinner fundraising event this Friday, Oct. 30th from 6pm to 8:30pm at Aviation High’s Cafeteria, located at 615 South 200th Street in Des Moines.
From their press release:
2009 was our third year and it will be another hard act to follow. We attended the Portland and Seattle Regionals and World Championships in Atlanta. This was the first time we were on the winning alliance in Portland and we were extremely competitive in Atlanta only losing 2 matches.
The team received two awards at the regionals for quality of robot design and our website was given an award for excellence by FIRST.
A program like this one does not happen by accident! We need your support in raising money for team operations.
The Aviation High School Skunkworks Robotics Team 1983 is raising funds for robotic equipment, registration fees, and travel expenses to attend competitions in Portland, Seattle and Atlanta, Georgia.
There are Three Ways to Participate:
- A spaghetti dinner will be served from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Bidding for desserts and a few special items donated by the team and their families will begin at 7:30pm. In addition to these items, participants can “Fund-A-Skunk” by sponsoring a student with a directed donation. Money will also be donated to fund an “anonymous” Skunk for students who have a difficult time fundraising.
- If you cannot attend and would like to contribute directly, tax deductible donations can be mailed to the school address. Please make checks payable to “AHS PTSA Robotics”
Prepaid tickets: $8/student, $10/adult
Tickets at the door: $10/student, $12/adult
For more team information please visit our website: http://www.ahsrobotics.us
- If you cannot attend and would like to contribute directly, tax deductible donations can be mailed to the school address:
Aviation High School
615 South 200th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
206.716.0006 phone
206.716.0020 fax
Please make checks payable to “AHS PTSA Robotics”
For more information or to purchase tickets:
- Dayna Miller: 253-797-3077 or DaynaMiller1277@msn.com
- Kathy Swan: bswan55234@comcast.net
Allen Bilderback, owner of Platinum Plumbing and husband/father to seven, passed away in early June. As the owner of Platinum Plumbing he was the sole provider for his family, and many people in the Burien community have come together to help support them in their time of loss, including a special fundraiser auction dinner this Friday night (Oct. 2nd) at Glen Acres Golf Course.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Fundraiser Auction dinner party for the Bilderback family
WHEN: Friday night, Oct. 2nd from 7pm to midnight
WHERE: Glen Acres Golf Course, located at 1000 South 112th Street
INFO: A night to remember! Together, we can show support for a wonderful family. As the Bilderback Family grieves the loss of their father and husband, Allen Bilderback, we can make this difficult time a easier by participating in this fundraising dinner. We have a great dinner and fun evening planned with music, raffle, and auction. Reserve a table today!
Please confirm & select your dinner option by Wednesday, Sept. 30th.
Incredibly generous donations from:
- Sounders FC
- Royal Argosy Cruises
- Osteria de Primo Italian Restaurant
- Starbucks
- Local artists & businesses
- Seattle Painting & Decorating ($5,000 value)
- And many more!
TICKETS: $50.00 per person; Pick up tickets at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub: 435 SW 152nd in downtown Burien. If you can’t make it, but would still like to donate, go to the Sterling Savings Bank in Burien and donate in his name.
For more information, contact Trish Robles at hagertyrobles@yahoo.com or Mick Purdy at belfast81@comcast.net.
Here’s Allen’s obit:
Allen James Bilderback Jr.
Allen James BILDERBACK, Jr Age 35 died on Monday, June 8th, 2009 in SeaTac, WA. Allen is survived by his wife of 14 years, Sarah; six daughters and one son; father and step-mother, A.J. and Audrey Bilderback; grandmother, Mimi Fritz; brothers, Guy and Chet; step-sister, Katy and several nieces and nephews. Allen was a loving husband and father. He worked extremely hard at everything he set out to do in life and was a successful business owner. He enjoyed basketball with the guys and making plans for the future. Allen always had so much ambition and drive that there was never a doubt he would accomplish so much in life. He will be missed very much by so many who loved him. Forever and always in our hearts he will be. There will be a private family gathering and a public memorial at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park in Seatac, WA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, all donations to the family can be made at Sterling Savings Bank in Burien, WA.
The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (of which we’re proud members) is holding its 20th Anniversary Gala Party on Saturday, Oct. 17th at the Seattle Airport Marriott.
The evening will include dinner, a silent auction, music by members of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, dancing, and a program highlighting the Chamber’s 20 years of service. The Chamber will honor loyal and dedicated members who have been part of the Chamber since its inception.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce 20th Anniversary Gala
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17th beginning at 6pm
WHERE: Seattle Airport Marriott, located at 3201 South 170th Street in SeaTac.
INFO: Reception and Silent Auction begins at 6pm and Dinner and the Program at 7pm, followed by dancing.
The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 20 years of serving the business community on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. Since 1989, the mission of the Southwest King County Chamber has been to be a leader in the business communities it serves – Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and Des Moines. The Chamber provides business advocacy, outreach and networking opportunities.
Cost is $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight. Gala/festive attire. At this time Baker Commodities is a Platinum Sponsor. The Chamber is seeking auction items and sponsors of various levels for this event.
REGISTRATION: Register online here.
SPONSORSHIP: You can sponsor this great event and get some excellent, targeted publicity – just download this PDF here.
PROCUREMENT: The Chamber is still seeking items to put up for bid – you can donate by completing an for auction procurement form here (PDF).
COST: $75 per person or $600 for a table of 8
RSVP: For more information, contact the Chamber at (206) 575-1633 or email staff@swkcc.org.
by Josh Hart
A few Big Picture High School students, which includes myself, are putting on an Auction. All proceeds will be donated to The First Place School, which is a school in Seattle that helps homeless and abused children get their education along with finding homes for them.
YOU are invited to attend the auction.
It is Friday night, May 15th starting at 7pm at Big Picture High School, which is located at 2450 South 142nd Street in SeaTac (map below).
It is open to the public and FREE to attend. There will be snacks available and it will be a fun night.
This is our second year running an auction and we have learned a lot from the last one, so this auction is going to be great!
Some of the items being auctioned are six hours of tutoring from Sylvan Learning Center, Photographs on canvas, and much much more. So come on out and enjoy yourselves, support your community, and you may walk out with a great item.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Josh Hart is The Waterland Blog's first Intern! He's a 15-year old student at Highline's “Big Picture High School” who lives in Des Moines and loves to write and play soccer.
You can read more of his writing here...]
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Des Moines’ 7th Annual Sports Night Dinner and Auction is coming Saturday, May 9th, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the historic Des Moines Field House, and here are the details:
WHAT: 7th Annual Sports Night Dinner & Auction, hosted by former KOMO Sports Anchor Bruce King with a keynote speech from former UW Husky quarterback Brock Huard
WHEN: Saturday, May 9th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
WHERE: Des Moines Field House, located at 1000 South 220th Street (map below)
COST: $40 per ticket of $300 for a table of 8
INFO: Presented by Des Moines Legacy Foundation, Des Moines Dollars for Scholars and the Des Moines Rotary Club.
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Des Moines Sports Night Dinner and Auction to help raise funds for youth scholarships for underprivleged youth in the Greater Des Moines Community!
Former KOMO 4 Sports Director Bruce King will be back to emcee the event again as well as other local sports celebrities.
This years keynote Speaker is former UW Huskies Quarterback, Brock Huard!!
Tickets avaliable—April 1st, 2009 at Des Moines Field House, limited to first 150 people!
Call 206-870-6527 for further information $40 each or Table for 8 at $300.
Come join us for good food, great speakers, and an auction! Proceeds will benefit youth scholarships for children in the Greater Des Moines area.
Friday night’s “Gala of the Gods” fundraiser auction at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival attracted dozens of glamorous, well-dressed Des Moines locals, who sampled great wines and bid on auction items, all while being serenaded by Greek music and entertained by Belly Dancers, including one with a sword on her head.
Our own Photographer, Tom Sirgedas was there, and he took these photos:
The Des Moines Rotary Club Poverty Bay Wine Festival continues through Sunday at the historic Landmark On the Sound, and your very own Waterland Blog will be there both days, so come on over to the Landmark On the Sound and say hi!
It’s for a great cause, and you can buy tickets online here, at Corky Cellars or from any Rotary Club member (we’re not sure, but we think they’re also selling tickets at the door)
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This is Dahlia, a Belly Dancer who will be performing at Poverty Bay Wine Festival's Opening Night "Gala of the Gods" this Friday.
We're not sure if Dahlia will balance a sword on her head Friday night, but we're sure that if she does you will most certainly notice. Just remember: look, but don't touch. You wouldn't want to get cut...
Opening Night of the Des Moines Rotary’s Poverty Bay Wine Festival is this Friday night, Feb. 27th, starting at 7:30pm at the Landmark on the Sound in Des Moines:
Friday’s opening night event will usher in this year’s festival with a Greek theme, and will feature:
- Belly Dancers (including the oh-so-sharp Dahlia pictured above)
- Live music from Takis Dotis and the Mad Greeks
- A Fine Art and Wines Auction
- Anthony’s HomePort will present hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet.
The evening starts at 7:30pm, it will be a “black tie optional” party, with valet Parking included, and tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. Must be 21 to enter.
You can buy tickets online here.
“To Your Health,” Highline Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Gala and Auction is Saturday evening, March 7th at the SeaTac Hilton Ballroom.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Highline Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Gala and Auction; Black Tie Optional
WHEN: Saturday, March 7th:
- 5:30pm: Doors open for Silent Auction and Champagne Reception
- 7pm: Dinner and Live Auction
COST: $150 Patron Tickets, $250 VIP Tickets; more info here:
INFO: RSVP by Monday, Feb. 23rd to (206) 901-8501 or email MClingman@highlinemedical.org; more info at the event website.
Save the date of Saturday, March 7, 2009 for the Highline Medical Center Foundation’s “To Your Health” Annual Gala & Auction at the Hilton Seattle Airport.
The auction will feature the following live items. Be sure to check back as the event gest closer as the list will be updated each week.
- Two weeks in Mazatlan
- Private suite for 16 at Safeco Field for a Mariners game
- Trip to LA and tickets to Dr. Phil and The Doctros shows
- Fishing trip to Argentina
- Gourmet dinner for eight
- Fall trip to Vermont
- Fighter pilot for the day
- Puget Sound sailing excursion
- One week in Maui
- Husky vs. Cougar package including football game tickets
- One week in guest house in South Africa
- A year in bloom: 12 months of flowers
For ticket, sponsor or donation information, please contact us at (206) 901-8501 or email MClingman@highlinemedical.org.
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