Welcome to Gourmets for God 2018! This fundraiser brings together members of our church community to meet, eat, party and raise money for our church. We have gathered 44 fabulous events from generous hosts who are putting on every imaginable form of culinary entertainment. Now you have the opportunity to bid on coveted seats to these events! All the meals take place between March and December 2018 with 3 additional bonus events in February of 2019. During the five weeks of our silent auction (ending March 18th at 1:30 pm). Bid on as many meals as you like. The bidding works like this: let’s say a host offers a chicken barbeque for ten people with a starting bid of $25; the eleventh person must place a higher bid. This bumps the last lowest bidder off the guest list. Keep checking the bid sheet(s)—if you were outbid and you want to ensure your seat at the barbeque, you must counter with a higher bid (on a separate line). In the end, the highest ten bidders buy tickets to the meal then show up at the appointed time and place for a wonderful time and great food. In the case of a tie, the earliest bidder wins. SO, BID EARLY AND BID OFTEN! THE RULES 1.) Your bid is your contract and your agreement to these rules. Please do not bid if you cannot attend. 2.) Please first read these rules, then sign up on the master bid sheet with 2018 AUCTION BOOKLET your name, phone number and email address so we may issue you a bid number and easily contact you to tell you if you have won! ***PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY. North Hollywood Church 3.) Each bidder must bid on a separate line for each and every bid. If you want to attend as a couple or a family, please use a separate line for each person and bracket your names so we know to keep you together. Some of Religious Science hosts have agreed to take one additional person to avoid splitting up a couple. 4.) Please do not raise a bid by less than $1.00! 6161 Whitsett Avenue 5.) If you find you have been outbid and you would like to keep bidding, North Hollywood, CA 91606 please put your name on a new line with your new, higher bid. Do not erase or change your original bid (or bids). Bid amount cross-outs will be 818-762-7566 disqualified. 6.) ALL WINNING TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY APRIL 30TH OR prior to all March-April events, if applicable! We accept cash, check, and credit cards. Your ticket price is tax deductible. RESERVATIONS NOT This book belongs to: PAID BY APRIL 30th WILL GO TO THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER. 7.) If you win an auction but then find you are unable to attend, we are asking ______you to purchase your ticket and resell it or give it away. Remember, this is a church fundraiser! Bid#______That’s it. Have fun! Eat well! Bid early and bid often! THANK YOU!
1. MASQUERADE! 3. SCOTTISH AFTERNOON TEA Saturday, March 24, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Sunday, April 15, 4:00 pm Hosted by Andrea Silberman ~ Sherman Oaks Hosted by John Sowells, John Amber, Jim Siebert & Come in costume. Bring your Alter Ego or Fantastic Fantasy Albert Janz ~ Encino to life. Dine on fabulous finger foods from caviar canapes to quintessential quiches. Drink divine wines, ales or spike your own punch. Delectable desserts, too. A sumptuous springtime setting of sandwiches, savories and sweet confections. Sandwiches include cucumber 25 guests. Bidding starts at $25. watercress, egg salad and avocado with tomato. Savories include vegetarian sausage rolls and vegetarian chicken tartlets. Assorted sweets include scones with jam and 2. cream, mince pies, apple cupcakes, jam tarts, Dundee NOODLE MONSTER cake, buttered tea cakes, ginger biscuits, plus raspberry bars and carrot cake and an abundance of fresh organic Sunday, April 8, 1:30 pm strawberries with whipped cream. There will also be a Raspberry Sherry Trifle and an Empress Rice Pudding. Hosted by Colleen Butler ~ Valley Village Enjoy a cup of Yorkshire Gold Tea or an herbal infusion. Tartans and kilts are encouraged. There are a few steps at Please join your host for lunch at the Noodle Monster the entry. Note—the new location this year is nearer to the church. Teddy, our friendly Tibetan Terrier will be restaurant on April the 8th. The number “8” is considered to attending. be one of the luckiest numbers in many Asian cultures and “Oh my! We love Thai!” This Thai restaurant is known for 16 guests. Bidding starts at $35. its modern interpretation of classic dishes and happens to be where you can enjoy Dr. Mark’s favorite Noodle Soup, or Pan-fried noodles, or Asian style Noodles, or Curry, or Vegetables and more from the (prix fixe) menu. We will meet
at the restaurant for lunch.
8 guests. Bidding starts at $18.
6. Hats, Horses,and Juleps! 4. SSPRING BRUNCH R AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY Saturday, May 5, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday, April 22, 1:30 pm Hosted by Elaine Pratt and her Women’s Circle Friends ~ Sherman Oaks Hosted by Barbara Stimson and Marilee Bishop Café Bizou ~ Sherman Oaks Ladies, show off your hats, and gents, wear a bow tie for the 144th “Run for the Roses ~ the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports!” ~ The Kentucky Derby. Southern fare will be Lovely champagne brunch with your choice of entrée from a served buffet style, featuring fried chicken, biscuits, potato delicious, gourmet prix fixe menu that includes soup or salad salad, BBQ pork sliders, fruit salad, and delectable desserts: and dessert! pecan pie, peach cobbler, bourbon brownies and more! Beverages include wine, soda, sparkling water and cider, 8 guests. Bidding starts at $30. and of course—mint juleps! Vegetarian side dish options. There will be a silent vote with a prize for the best hat, a big screen TV for viewing, and an optional Derby betting cash pool (Winner’s note: 50/50 split with the 5. PLAY DATE in the PARK Church!). 20 guests. Bidding starts at $30. Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 7. ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Hosted by Steve Settlage and Loren and Blair Thompson ~ Studio City Sunday, May 6, 2:00 pm Hosted by Liz Murdoch and Christine Samuelson ~ Valley When was the last time you played catch? …allowed time Village for fun and games? genuine play? This is recess for the recess starved! This is “no skills needed” recess! We will Come enjoy afternoon tea-time treats (salads, sandwiches & have nerf frisbee, nerf football and other lawn games and sweets) while you share photos of your dogs and enjoy feedback activities. And right when you’re ready to fold, we’ll have a from a local Animal Communicator. Each guest will have a private food truck roll up and provide the pantry. ten-minute reading of one of their dogs. Based on the picture, our Animal Communicator will relay a few of your dog’s favorite things, his or her personality essence, complete a general medical scan, 20 guests. Bidding starts at $20. and hear any special message your pup might want to share with you. Bring a recent picture and an open mind and heart.
10 guests. Bidding starts at $20
8. A DELECTABLE MUSICAL EVENING♪♬ 9. ~ MI CASA ES SU CASA ~ Sunday, May 6, 5:00 – 8:00 pm HOME-MADE LATINO TASTE Hosted by Dianne Satterlee, Susan Edwards Martin and Peter Martin ~ North Hollywood Friday, May 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Oh, what a night! Enjoy a delectable musical evening with Hosted by Daniel & Araceli Hernandez ~ NHCRS patio the culinary talents of Gourmet Chef Dianne Satterlee and sing-a-long with Broadway star Susan Edwards Martin! This Please join us for a home-made, authentic Mexican style kind of night is usually reserved for VIP House Seats in a dinner. We’ll start with Ceviche chips and guacamole for the Broadway Theatre but on this night you are the VIP’s who appetizer, and the main plate will be delicious green chicken will be served a fabulous night of gourmet hors d'oeuvres enchiladas combined with rice and pinto beans. Dessert will and desserts (and drinks of course!) from chef Dianne be a special fruit Jello salad. Beverages will be fruit and Satterlee. If you have experienced Dianne's delicious cucumber waters, coffee and sodas. A family dinner with creations then you know you’re in for a treat! Add to that the Latin music. amazing musical talent of Broadway star Susan Edwards Martin. Susan’s musical talent has been acclaimed from New 50 guests. Bidding starts at $25. York to Los Angeles as one of the brightest talents in her genre. From creating the role of Lady Blues, the torch singer,
in Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award winning TORCH SONG TRILOGY to many other on and off Broadway shows and television appearances. Susan’s recent "sold out" 10. CHICKENFOOT FOR THE SOUL performance at our very own NHCRS of her new original musical UNLIMITED! was a huge success! Do you long to be Saturday, May 12, 1:00 – 4:00 pm a Broadway star? Now’s your chance! Come sing and eat your hearts out while we belt out Broadway songs around the Hosted by Christa Bretz & Nancy Fuller~ Reseda grand piano. Oh, what a night where you can enjoy the double delights of Dianne Satterlee and Susan Edwards Come to a fabulously festive 50's home and play a divine Martin! What more is there to say except to submit your bids game of dominoes called chickenfoot with like-minded early. Come hungry for sublime eats and amazing musical people. You will laugh your little chickenbutts off and win a entertainment while you sing along! (but not with your mouth plethora of prizes at the same time!!!!! Light snacks and full!!) Oh, what a delectable musical night! beverages will be provided. (I have 3 dogs.)
20 guests. Bidding starts at $20. 25 guests. Bidding starts at $40.
13. CELEBRATE ~ STRAWBERRY MOON and 11. OLD HOLLYWOOD in NORTH an ICE CREAM SOCIAL HOLLYWOOD Saturday, May 26, 7:00 – 10:00pm Saturday, May 12, 4:00 pm Hosted by Debra Lockett ~ Burbank
Hosted by NHCRS Teen Group ~ North Hollywood Please come and enjoy a full-moon walk on the Chandler Bike Path ~ along with a traditional ice cream social. Enjoy the A throw back to when life was a breeze! A delectable “flowers” after “milk and cookies” to honor the Full Moon known by gourmet meal “harking back to the hey day”. Vegan and meat Native Americans as “the Flowers and Milk Moon”. A variety of choices followed by a variety show produced and performed desserts with milk and coffee. by our teens. Great fun for all ages. Dress in your Hollywood Best! 8 guests. Bidding starts at $10
40 guests. Bidding starts at $5.
14. BARBEQUE, BISCUITS & BEVERLY
Sunday, May 27, 6:00pm 12. IMPROVISATION FOR YOUR SOUL AND YOUR BELLY Hosted by Pat Willson and Doreen Remo ~ Sherman Oaks
Saturday, May 19, 2:00-6:00 pm Join us for a tasty early evening picnic featuring the heavenly voice of Beverly Mickins. Whether you’re a vegan or a meat- Hosted by Jeff and Saba Doucette and Fran Fecske ~ lover, you’ll find plenty of good food to eat--scrumptious Newhall barbecue, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, and southern style biscuits. We’re serving the famous ribs from The Doucette’s run their famous improv workshop followed Handy Market in Burbank, along with premium vegan barbecue wings, meatballs and sausage. But don’t forget to by an meal with choices of food. improvised improvised leave room for ice cream and pie. Yum! Beverly performs Something for everyone! some songs from her one-person show—Atomic Lounge—at a lot of clubs around town. She is also the curator of the 25 guests. Bidding starts at $30. longest-running storytelling venue in Los Angeles. Don’t miss it! (No pets/no stairs.)
7 guests. Bidding starts at $30.
16. SOUL FOOD DINNER + more…
Sunday, June 3, 4:00 - 8:00 pm 15. YOU CAN’T BUY A BURGER THIS GOOD Hosted by Gordon Hill ~ North Hollywood Saturday, June 2, 6:00 pm A savory soul food meal featuring rice, fried chicken, ribs (beef & pork), corn bread (…as in hot water corn bread and Hosted by Guy Richardson & Jimmy Ochoa ~ Valley Glen spoon bread), fried corn and green peas, followed by cake
for dessert. Beverages will include punch and water. Also! Okay, this is a BOLD claim to make, but It has passed the We will run a few videos (Sacred & Gospel Music) to round Brother-In-Law test. Yes, Guy invited his sister and her out the event. husband for his You Can’t Buy A Burger This Good burger and his self-proclaimed barbecue expert Brother-In-Law was 25 Guests. Bidding starts at $25 forced to concede that this burger lived up to its hype. And now you get to have it all for yourself! A half-pound of barbecue coal-grilled burger topped with bacon and cheddar 17. Tipsy Tapas Happy Hour cheese with all the fixins. Then scoop up some of Jimmy’s homemade coleslaw and from-scratch rice pilaf. Then get a Saturday, June 9, 4:00 – 6:00 pm helping of Pioneer Woman Lemony Green Beans! Top it off with Guy’s Fresh Fruit & Berry Greek Yogurt Parfait for a cool Hosted by Marni Rader, Jeanne LaPorte and Colleen Butler, dessert. As always, Guy will have an open mic for those who Vino Wine and Tapas ~ Encino want to share their music with the crowd. Guy will also be entertaining on guitar and vocals. All outdoors on the patio in Feast on a fabulous selection of professionally prepared the garden. Easy wheelchair access. No stairs, one well- Spanish small plates at one of the S.F. Valley’s finest behaved super-domesticated dog, Travis (the Greeting establishments while sipping on Sangria, wine or sparkling Committee!). Sorry, but no veggie substitutes for the burgers; water. Our menu will include vegetarian plates upon this G4G is for getting your meat fix on! request. Owner Anna will treat us to a lesson on the history of tapas and how to wine pair. We will dine in a private 20 Guests. Bidding starts at $20. outdoor gazebo and enjoy a variety of delectable dishes while lounging in cushy comfort and listening to festive music. Our meal finishes with their signature flan. Tie one on with tapas - Olé!
14 Guests. Bidding starts at $40
19. VEGAN SOUL, GAMES & POLE 18. IT’s ANOTHER POKER PARTY at THE RUSSELL’S! Sunday, June 10, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 9, 6:30 pm Hosted by Tanjareen ~ Burbank
Hosted by Joni Rae & Robert Russell ~ Encino Whether you’ve been vegetarian for years, or you just watched “What the Health” on Netflix and are trying to figure Come and enjoy a fun meal followed by a friendly (free) out how to find plant-based food that’s still yummy, come game of No Limit Texas Hold ’em Poker!! Dinner will begin enjoy BBQ meatless meatballs, stir-fried collard greens, with a selection of passed Hors d’oeuvres followed by an yams and vegan mac-‘n’-chz. All without meat or dairy; individual Charcuterie Board for each couple to share. The gluten free options will be available. We’ll also participate in board will contain delectable Italian delights including card games & if you dare ~ maybe a pole dance lesson. gourmet meats, cheeses, nuts, olives, peppers, artichoke Great exercise! So, dress comfortably. (2 steps, no stairs, no hearts, grapes, berries, breads and of course your choice of pets) a bold Italian Red or a light Sauvignon Blanc wine. Dinner 10 guests. Bidding starts at $22. starts at 6:30 and the game begins at 7:45. We will take a
delicious break for a ponchik dessert served with your choice of coffee, espresso or tea. We will use “no cost tournament chips”. One winner will receive a surprise grand 20. CREATE YOUR LIFE IN COLLAGE prize. You have a great chance to win with only eight seated players! Don’t worry – If you do not know how to play poker, this is your chance to learn! Robert will set up a Saturday, June 16, 1:00 – 4:00 pm table just for beginners and he will teach you as you play. We will have a table for players (8) and a table for beginners Hosted by Loren & Blair Thompson ~ Sherman Oaks (7). SHOES ON – NO STAIRS – NO CATS NO DOGS – NO DRAMA. Ideas become real! Let’s gather at Loren’s & Blair’s to create vision boards so we can manifest the lives we DEMAND. 15 guests (8 players & 7 poker students). Music and guided meditation will help us! If IT’S to be IT’S
up to me! We will supply everything (if you wish, you can Bidding starts at $40. bring pictures to add & any magazines to share). Yummy snacks will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes to sit on the floor. (We have bunnies.)
25 guests. Bidding starts at $20.
22. 2018 ~ TO LIFE, TO LIFE, L’CHAIM! 21. SOLSTICE SERENADE ♪♬ Saturday, June 30, 5:30 pm Saturday, June 23, 5:30 – 9:30 pm Hosted by Andie Konick, Christine Samuelson and Barbara Hosted by Michael Morris & Julie Dopheide with Mary Morris Kelner ~ North Hills & Powerhouse Show Choir ~ Burbank The word “chai” is the Hebrew word for Life and consists of two the 8th letter, and Yud (ח) Join us for an unforgettable evening, poolside at our home in letters from the Hebrew alphabet: Chet the 10th letter, which add up to 18. Traditionally, giving gifts and (י) Burbank celebrating the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice! Gourmet Street Tacos and all the fixings will be charitable donations in multiples of 18 is symbolic of giving “chai” served. Choices include chicken, shrimp and veggie tacos and blesses the recipient with a good and long life. with beans, rice, guacamole, and salsa. Cerveza, sangria, lemonade and sparkling water will be abundant! While we Celebrate the year of Chai by attending an evening that encourages living a happy life to the fullest! We will dine on enjoy dessert, our daughter Mary, and members of the traditional Jewish comfort food that makes you Feel Good, like award-winning John Burroughs High School Powerhouse matzah ball soup, fresh rye bread, corned beef, pastrami, cheese, Show Choir will serenade us with a cappella selections. cole slaw, potato salad, and sour pickles, and for dessert, halvah, Bring your suit if you want to cool off in our salt water pool or rugelach, and sufganyiot (jelly donuts). Accentuate the take a dip in the hot tub. You won’t want to miss this Positive when you Get Up, Stand Up and participate in various games and activities. Astrologer Barbara Kelner will be available to opportunity for fun, fellowship, delicious tacos, and delightful provide a personal reading, and we will have Kabala cards that tunes. offer life lessons and meditations—all toward building a positive outlook. Don’t Worry, Be Happy while listening to fabulous, 25 guests. Bidding starts at $40. upbeat music. “When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance,” while singing karaoke either solo or with a group. The message of the evening is Don’t Stop Believing in yourself as you enjoy Living in the Moment. Imagine how Happy you will feel when you remember What a Wonderful World this is. “When you get knocked down, get back up again” because That’s Life “that’s what people say, and each time you find yourself flat on your
face, just pick yourself up and get back in the race!”
All You Need is Love, and a winning bid �
18 guests. Bidding starts at $30.
23. VEGAN FOR THE CURIOUS + CARNIVORES
Saturday, July 14, 4:30 pm 25. Getty Thee to a Museum-ery! Hosted by Steve Settlage and Christine Samuelson, Suncafe ~ Studio City (the sequel) We’re talkin’ a multitude of vegan options and an abundance of tastes served family style at Suncafe. Suncafe is a one of Sunday, August 26, 12:30 pm a kind dining experience with a “top ten best restaurant rating in Los Angles” from OpenTable, Foursquare and Yelp. Hosted by Rev. Marc Laponce, Joe Pfeiler, Jean Trebek, Master Vegan Chef and Owner Ron Russell will have a hand and Christine Samuelson ~ North Hollywood in preparing this culinary feast and may provide us with a private presentation on how easy it is to prep vegan. Based on the wonderful feedback from last year’s event held at the Getty Museum in Brentwood, hosts Rev. Marc and 10 guests. Bidding starts at $35. Joe Pfeiler, Jean Trebek, and Christine Samuelson invite you to join them for a gourmet picnic lunch at the Getty Villa in Malibu, followed by a private tour of the museum. We will 24. gather in the Ernest Holmes room at church at 12:30 PM for DIM SUM TO DHARMA 2018 appetizers and a toast. At 1:00 PM, we will board a bus that will bring our group to the villa. We will gather in a reserved Saturday, July 21, 10:30 am & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm area of the Villa’s café, where you will be served a personalized gourmet boxed lunch or main dish of the Hosted by Clair Lee ~ Monterey Park & Hacienda Heights season from Bon Appetit Catering. After lunch, we’ll be greeted by museum docents. We’ll break off into groups, Come and join us again for Dim Sum to Dharma 2018! Enjoy each group receiving a 1.5 hour tour of the museum. We’ll the many wonderful offerings and varieties of Dim Sum, or Yum then have time to visit the museum gift shop or wander the Cha (which means -The Touch of the Heart or Drink Tea). Dim grounds before getting back on our bus at 5:00 PM to return Sum is small samples of appetizers - Chinese pastries, steam rolls, steam bao, dumplings, tea and much more. We will meet to the church. (We will meet in the NHCRS Ernest Holmes at the NBC Seafood Restaurant in Monterey Park at 10:30am. room. Those who want to arrange their own transportation to the museum can meet us at the Cafe at 1:45 PM.) Afterward, we will meet at the Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple in
Hacienda Heights for a guided tour. Come and visit the 25 guests. Bidding starts at $75. Bodhisattva Halls, the Arhat Garden, the Avalokitesvara Garden, Art Gallery Museum and the Main Shrine of Buddha. Guided tour will begin at 1:00 pm and will last about 2 hours. Hope to see you there!
10 guests. Bidding starts at $30.
26. GET RAW! 28. NHCRS 2nd KOA Camp Out! Saturday, September 8, 5:00 pm
Hosted by Bella Mahaya Carter and Jim Carter ~ Studio City Friday, September 14, 4:00 pm
Gourmet raw, vegan cuisine at an elegant outdoor table Hosted by the Robinson, Aldridge & La Porte Families ~ surrounded by fruit trees and flowers. Living food nourishes NHCRS the body the way Dr. Mark’s talks feed the soul. Both are Bring your tents and chairs to the NHCRS KOA and set up healing and delicious! You will not believe food this exquisite your tent, then enjoy a relaxing evening in the chill of the in appearance and taste could also be good for you! This is mountain air on Erwin. We’ll have a BBQ, games, firepit, the food of the Gods. During dessert Bella will read a short S’mores, tales around the fire, a great night’s sleep and a excerpt from her new book: Raw: My Journey from Anxiety to Rise and Shine breakfast the next morning! Joy, a memoir that chronicles Bella’s ten-year quest for health and happiness, which dragged her kicking and screaming into spiritual adulthood. (Our home is an elevated 20 tent spaces. Bidding: $40 single tent (1-2); $50 family (4)
ranch so you have to climb a flight of stairs. We have a gentle, loveable, mid-sized dog, Katie, who will probably be hiding.) Books will be available for purchase. All proceeds 29. THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS will be donated to our beloved church. 10 guests. Bidding starts at $50. Saturday, September 15, 3:00 pm
Hosted by Sylvia Kreng and Stan Gingo ~ Canoga Park 27. Inspired by the British book by the same name (a sequel to ZEN DAY #2 “Alice in Wonderland), we plan on having a Buffet Tea party, to include savory choices such as “English Sausage Rolls”, Sunday, September 9, 1:30 – 4:00 pm as well as Sweets –a “Victoria Sponge Cake” (a favorite of the Queen). The Grand Finale will be a Colossal Cake Hosted by Leeann Habte and Julie Jacobs ~ Studio City topped with White Butter Cream Roses. This year, my decorations advisors are the White Knight and JubJub Bird. In the spirit of the Mad Hatter, please feel free to wear a fun Sushi creation and eating extravaganza! We will have a sushi hat to the party! making class and lots of fun while we get our Zen on…
14 guests. Bidding starts at $35. 12 guests. Bidding starts at $15. 30. SEASIDE CAMPING WEEKEND 32. NATURE & NURTURE
Friday-Sunday, September 21, 22, 23 (3 days/2nights) Saturday, October 6, 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Hosted by Dianne Satterlee ~ Emma Woods State Beach ~ Hosted by Suz Webster & Noelle Furon ~ Crestline 20 feet from the Crashing Surf Come join us for a great day in the San Bernardino Does the ocean make you smile? We’ll be camping (in a 30’ mountains, in the beautiful town of Crestline (near Lake RV) 20 feet from the breaking waves. We’ll know God’s love Arrowhead). We will meet for an approx. 3-mile hike around through 3 days & 2 nights absorbing the sun & sea with Lake Gregory and then return to Noelle’s lovely cabin, homestyle meals cooked by me camp style. Camping is a nestled in the trees, for a singing bowl sound bath group activity, so be prepared to pitch in ~ IT’S FUN! meditation, followed by a delicious, healthy and tasty meal. So leave the city behind for the day and experience some 5 guests total, 2 couples & 1 single. Bidding starts at $170 nature and nourishment not only for the body but for the per person. soul.
10 guests. Bidding starts at $25. 31. A PUB CRAWL through the United Kingdom
Saturday, September 22, 6:00 pm 33. BBQ ON THE PORCH Hosted by Sharon Fawcett & Pete Loedding ~ Sherman Oaks
Join us as we explore traditional pub food & beer from the Saturday, October 6, 3:00 pm countries of the United Kingdom! Our crawl will begin in Scotland for an appetizer of Scottish salmon, Belhaven beer and a little nip Hosted by Wally Hackett & Terry Bradley ~ Hollywood of good scotch. Then we hop on over to Northland Ireland for a hardy slice of Irish soda bread with rich creamy butter, with a sip Come for good conversation and good food. Wally grills the of Guinness. Next, we’ll travel to Wales for a tasty bite of meats and seafood and veggies. Terry provides the side Glamorgan sausage (which is not sausage at all, but a vegetarian dishes and bakes homemade pies. Come enjoy our large snack made of breadcrumbs, leeks, and cheese). Feeling good and warm, we’ll complete our crawl in England for our main meal, front porch in Hollywood, “Little Armenia,” as it’s called. with what else, but good ole’ bangers and mash accompanied by Sodas, wines and beers accompany the food. Driveway mushy peas and a black and tan. A traditional English trifle will available for a few cars and there is street parking. Come complete our meal. Tea, coffee, sparkling water, and wine will and make this, our sixth annual Gourmets for God, the best also be served. (We have 1 sweet German Shepherd and 1 yet! friendly cat.) 8 guests. Bidding starts at $25. 8 Guests. Bidding starts at $50.
34. “BRUNCH AT THE RITZ” 36. SPECIAL MEXICAN-INSPIRED INTUITIVE COOKING WORKSHOP Sunday, October 7, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 14, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Hosted by Mary Lou Metzger and Deb Caponetta ~ Hollywood Hosted and taught by: Alegre Ramos ~ North Hollywood
If you didn't make it to Paris this summer, it's not too late - join us Come out for this fun and interactive workshop where you for Brunch at the Ritz! can watch Alegre teach her theory about how to cook without recipes! You can watch Alegre cook, then taste the Sip a Kir Royale or enjoy the Bloody Mary Bar while you whet food she makes, and even bring your own groceries to do your appetite with a Caviar Torte. Is Smoked Salmon your some cooking alongside her. This is a Mexican-inspired weakness, or is a Lobster, Corn and Brie Frittata more to your liking? Maybe Hot Honey Shrimp or Grilled Fresh Asparagus with workshop and we will make corn tortillas by hand (it's easier hot buttered Hazelnuts would hit the spot - or a little bit of than you think!), learn to make delicious Spanish (red) rice, everything! But be sure to save room for a touch of America by and (not deep fried) chile rellenos. I can accommodate way of Chicken and Waffles. Trays of Fresh Fruit, Pastries and vegetarians and vegans easily. lots of surprises make this a Brunch you won't want to miss! Growing up with a Chinese/Hawaiian mother and a Mexican/European father in health-conscious and diverse 12 guests. Bidding starts at $40. L.A., Alegre learned to infuse the flavors of all of the cultures
she’s been exposed to in a healthy and flavorful way. “What I've learned over the years is that many people would like to 35. STORYTELLING AT “THE FRONT cook from scratch more, but they lack the knowledge that one procures through experimentation, and the ‘hands-on YARD” play’ that allows you to cook without recipes. My workshop aims to teach people the mental thought process of cooking Saturday, October 13, 11:30 am without recipes that let you cook to your tastes and your budget. These skills will allow you to recreate in your own Hosted by Gail Pelote and Sabrina Johnson, The Front Yard kitchen anything you’ve eaten at a friend’s house, out of a Restaurant (private dining room) at The Beverly Garland package, or from a restaurant!” Hotel ~ North Hollywood Alegre Ramos is the author of the forthcoming cookbook, A scrumptious customized brunch menu served in the beautiful “Intuitive Cooking: Unleash Your Creativity by Learning to Cook private dining room of The Front Yard restaurant at the Beverly Without Recipes” and teaches the Intuitive Cooking Workshops at Garland Hotel, followed by improv storytelling! LA Valley College. More info at: AlegreRamos.com
10 guests. Bidding starts at $50. 20 guests. Bidding starts at $40.
37. OKTOBERFEST 2018 38. A NIGHT IN TUSCANY Saturday, October 20, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Friday, October 26, 7:00 pm
Hosted by Luana & Thomas Scherzberg ~ Lake Balboa Hosted by Dr. Mark Vierra and Joe Marsh ~ Studio City
DIE WURST, DAS SAUERKRAUT, DAS BIER! Join Dr. Mark and Joe for an evening of Regional Italian favorites. We begin with a very special Rossini Cocktail, Join us in our cozy Biergarten tent for some fresh strawberry puree with Prosecco. Appetizers include backyard Gemuetlichkeit Oktoberfest fun! Dust off Fricco parmesan crisps as well as figs with prosciutto. Dinner your Lederhosen and Dirndl dresses and enjoy a Stein (or commences with a white bean arugula salad followed by a two) of German beer in celebration of Oktoberfest 2017! We balsamic roasted filet of beef, Parmesan fennel gratin, will serve authentic German Bratwurst sausages, salad, truffled mashed potatoes and Joe’s homemade focaccia homemade "Obazda", a Bavarian specialty spread, bread. For dessert there will be homemade Vanilla Bean deviled eggs, authentic German potato salad, slow- Gelato with a Limoncello or Liquore al Cioccolato pour over cooked homemade Sauerkraut, and German dessert. and biscotti and a rustic Italian fruit tart. Prosecco, wine, Please dress in layers as we will celebrate outdoors. coffee. Buon Apetito! (We have 2 dogs and stairs.) Adults only, 21 and over, please. Danke schoen!
20 guests. Bidding starts at $25. 8 guests. Bidding starts at $75.
39. DINNER AND A SHOW at the 40. MASSAGE & Dim “Some!” CATALINA BAR AND JAZZ CLUB Saturday, November 3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday, October 28, 6:00 pm Hosted by Barbara Baerg, Lynne Romanowski & Sabrina Hosted by Beverley Church Hogan, Catalina Bar & Jazz Johnson ~ Carpool Meeting Location TBD Club, Sunset Blvd. ~ Hollywood We start the festivities at a central location and carpool to This will be a very special evening in Hollywood! 4 fortunate Montebello. In Montebello we meet a Chinese masseur for a people will sit together at their reserved table at the elegant healing full body massage. The focus of this Chinese “Catalina Jazz Club” on Sunset Blvd. This evening includes massage is Foot Reflexology and Acupressure.* After our wine, dinner, dessert and coffee. The highlight will be the healing massage we step into a new experience with show performed by jazz vocalist Beverly Church Hogan, and Chinese food…in the past we have done lobster and this her amazing band of renowned musicians! Her drummer, year we are looking for an equally gourmand experience. Clayton Cameron, toured with Tony Bennett for 10 years, Get ready to experience a full-on cultural immersion as you and her Bass player, Lyman Medeiros, plays for Steve Tyrell. enjoy some of China’s best offerings in Southern California! Beverly brings this show into this Club once a year! Dr. Mark says, “This will be a very special event! Get ready for a *Dress comfortably, as you stay in what you wear for this fantastic Hollywood evening. I have been to hear Bev’s massage. show many times and it is always a wonderful treat. Bev is amazing and she always has great musicians playing with her." 6 guests. Bidding starts at $50.
4 guests. Bidding starts at $75
41. DECORATE (AND TAKE HOME) YOUR 43. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY GAME DAY! OWN GINGERBREAD RESIDENCE Sunday, February 3, 2019, 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 1, 2:30 pm Hosted by Roger and Gail Pelote, Elaine Pratt and Patricia Mitchell ~ Valley Village Hosted by Susan Berger ~ Van Nuys
Scrumptious Super Bowl snacks while watching “THE BIG Decorate your own gingerbread house. I will provide the GAME” on big screen TV, with others playing board games pre-built gingerbread house, colored frosting and a rainbow all the while feeding your appetites with friends and food array of candy. Let your inner child play…or, bring a child! galore. (Easy access. We have two little dogs). In 35 years I’ve never seen two houses alike: show me yours. Oh, and the food—lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and 20 guests. Bidding starts at $25. S’mores on the patio. No stairs.
20 guests. Bidding starts at $25.
44. ★ AND THE OSCAR GOES TO. . . ★ 42. L’AMOUR, L’AMOUR Sunday, February 24, 2019, 4:00 pm
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Hosted by Loren & Blair Thompson and Bob & Bonnie Anderson ~ Sherman Oaks Hosted by Julie Jacobs ~ West Hills And the Oscar goes to______! Walk the Red Carpet and Traditional French dinner and Valentines. Love is in the air! join your friends for an evening viewing of The Academy Dine on French country food like soup au pistou, listen to Presenting the Oscars to the Stars. We’ll play Oscar Bingo, love songs, make Love Books and Valentines. Bring your Guess Your Character and more fun, theme games as well Valentine: lover, partner, sibling, friend, child, or parent! as rolling commentary and audience involvement. We will (Paint, paper, glue and sparkles will be provided.) have plenty of delectable foods and desserts in a casual- Vegetarian and gluten-free options also available. free-form-Party.
We have dogs, cats, bunny and fun. Beware of children. (We have bunny rabbits in the house.)
15 guests. Bidding starts at $20. 30 guests. Bidding starts at $35.