In upcoming news, The Future Begins Here, the eighteenth annual gourmet dinner and live/silent auction to benefit The Children of the Pioneer Valley, is just around the corner (Sunday, May 3rd)! The Children of the Pioneer Valley is a grouping of Holyoke based children's agencies: The Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc.; Holyoke Rows, Inc.; The Children's Museum at Holyoke, Inc.; and Holyoke Public Library. This is one of the Museum's big fundraisers, and we would love for anyone and everyone who are able to attend to join us!The following information is from the brochure for the event:
This eighteenth annual event features Dave Madsen, the voice of the Pioneer Valley and Channel 40's anchorman, as emcee, together with George Lewis in repeat performance as auctioneer. As always, a superb gourmet buffet showcasing the specialties of the master chefs from the following area restaurants:
Chandler's Tavern, The Delaney House, Eastside Grill, Horizons, The Blue Heron, The Hofbrauhaus, School Street Bistro, The Student Prince, Tavern on the Hill, and Figaro Ristorante
The cash bar, annually provided by Uno Chicago Grill and staffed by their executives who volunteer their time for this Gala Benefit, donates its proceeds to the Children's Agencies involved in this event.
Music provided by the Eric Bascom Ensemble provides a wonderful background for viewing and bidding on the eclectic and exciting live and silent auction items donated from across the nation.
Schedule of Events:
6:30 hors d'oeuvres, silent auction bidding begins
7:00 buffet dinner beings
7:15 live auction begins
8:00 live auction ends, dessert served
8:30 silent bidding ends
This takes place Sunday, May 3, at 6:30pm at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside. Tickets can be purchased by phone from any of the four above mentioned organizations (through the Children's Museum at 536-7048) or in person at the Customer Service Booth at the Holyoke Mall.
Join us and help raise money for these fabulous establisments!
