Community Corner
Oktoberfest 2012
Friends of Hospice presents its 29th Annual Oktoberfest, a benefit for Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Come and join the fun while supporting a worthy cause. There’s something for everyone at Oktoberfest: food, music, a variety of auctions and other items for sale, and a drawing for cash prizes. Silent and live auctions include vacations and weekend get-aways to San Francisco, Hawaii, Lake Tahoe and Mexico; fine wines from local wineries; original artwork by local artisans; tickets to sports events and area shows; and gift certificates to the area’s best restaurants, stores and beauty salons. Search for gently-used treasures, including vintage and repurposed items, in the always popular Cash & Carry section which will also include a special array of holiday items.There is also a large garden selection of flowering plants and ornamentals. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and the holidays. The Silent Auctions run from noon until 3 p.m. The Live Auction begins at 3:30 p.m. The cash drawing takes place after 3:30 p.m., and one need not be present to win. A traditional Oktoberfest lunch is available for purchase from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. All proceeds support programs of Hospice of Santa Cruz County, the county’s only non-profit hospice service.
