Celebrate Children 2010
SBP Board Chair Jill Reff and friends wining and dining at Celebrate Children 2010!After a gray and damp morning, the sun broke through the clouds and cast a warm and tranquil glow on StrengthBuilding Partners' 10th Annual Celebrate Children fundraising event, held on Friday, April 23rd. Guests were welcomed to the event with colorful balloons, beautiful hand-painted wine glasses and the soft jazz sounds of the Mike Kuhn band.
Delicious aromas wafted through the evening air and guests were eager to sample the many delights offered. Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza served up their scrumptious tostadas, green chili enchiladas, guacamole, chips and spicy salsa. Shrimp-stuffed chicken and savory pasta from Vivace tempted both seafood and pasta lovers alike. R&R Bar-B-Que didn't disappoint with their tangy beef brisket, mouth-watering shredded pork and smoked sausage, while Little Mexico thrilled the crowd with their fun Mexican fare including tender shredded beef tacos, rice and beans. Romano's Macaroni Grill delighted guests with their signature Italian fare including their delicious creamy pasta, peasant bread and tart apple crumble. Finally, a heavenly assortment of decadent desserts from Blue House Catering proved to be the perfect sweet ending!
KOLD News 13 Chief Meteorologist Erin Jordan hosting our Celebrate Children 2010 event.Colorful silent auction tables were loaded with abundant offerings including dazzling sterling silver earrings from Tiffany's; an incredible four-day, three night stay at the luxurious JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix (including the use of a beautiful BMW donated from BMW of Tucson); two round-trip tickets each from AirTran and Southwest Airlines; stunning artwork from local artists Diana Madaras and the late Ted DeGrazia; and, beautiful hand-painted original artwork and hand-carved wood from local Native American artists. Parents were delighted to discover generous gift certificates from Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, Mt. Lemmon SkyRide, Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and Funtasticks. Arizona Diamondback fans vied for the winning bid on four stadium seats to an upcoming game and tickets to Laff's Comedy Club pleased those seeking belly laughs and fun! To the delight of many of our guests who are avid book-lovers - silent auction tables overflowed with autographed books from many best-selling authors!
Our hard-working and dedicated Celebrate Children 2010 volunteers!Thank you to our hard-working staff, gracious volunteers and food vendors who helped to keep the event running smoothly and made it even more spectacular than last year! A special thank you to Fry's and Safeway for providing generous gift cards for our use, and most importantly, a heartfelt thank you to our guests who shared this fun evening with us. We owe our success to YOU for your kindness and generosity in helping us create success for children in Tucson!
If you've never had the pleasure of enjoying one of our Celebrate Children events, please click on the link below to read an article about Celebrate Children 2008, which appeared in the April 24, 2008 edition of the Arizona Daily Star.
Don't miss our 11th Annual Celebrate Children event! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 6, 2011, to enjoy a wonderful evening filled with wine, food and fun!
If you’d like to volunteer for Celebrate Children 2011 or need more information, please contact Kristin at 546-9296 or by email at kohman.sbp1@yahoo.com.
Sommelier Regan Jasper and his wonderful staff at Celebrate Children 2010.
Acacia at St. Philips – A proud supporter of StrengthBuilding Partners and Celebrate Children!
Colorful, hand-crafted street signs adorn our Celebrate Children event.
Our fun and fabulous silent auction items!