Auction items soar at King Food Bank’s Sip & Savour

October 7, 2015 · 0 Comments

By Mark Pavilons
Area residents can enjoy a star-studded affair if they visit the second annual Sip & Savour fundraiser in aid of the King Township Food Bank.
The gala will be held Oct. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club.
Canadian film and TV icon, and vice-president of external affairs for ACTRA, Art Hindle will be acting as MC for the evening.
King’s Diva in the Rough, Catherine Hughes jumped at the chance to perform. Hughes, who recently released her fist CD, will treat visitors to her beautiful voice, singing some movie classics. She’ll be joined once again by her partner Don Guinn on keyboard. The duo have a unique and hilarious repartee that’s truly entertaining.
The auction items have doubled from last year, so visitors can not only do some early Christmas shopping, they will be helping the Food Bank raise much-needed funds.
Hindle has arranged for some unique donations.
On tap will be a prize pack brimming with items from Canadian drama Murdoch Mysteries, now in its eighth season. He’s also rustled up something from Heartland and a tour of an upcoming film in progress.
King artist Grazyna Tonkiel has donated a framed butterfly print, numbered 2/6. She uses print ink, art pencils and gold leaf to make her life-like creations.
Other items on tap include a romantic stay for two at 20 Bell’s Lake near Nobleton; an overnight stay for two plus breakfast at Kingbridge Centre; Toronto Raptors tickets; Toronto Maple Leaf tickets; Locale gift certificate; art by Andre Scott Pearse and more.
Tickets for the event are only $40 per person. One of the platinum sponsors for the event, Scotiabank, is matching all ticket sales.
This event is the Food Bank’s largest individual fundraiser, so help make it a success.
Residents are welcome to come as they are, or dress up for the cocktail party of the year. Get out your tux, or ball gown, dress up as your favourite star or character and join in the fun.
The King Township Food Bank provides one week of food to approximately 200 King residents every month. Registrants range from people living alone to families supporting young children and aging parents, and include people with disabilities, as well as those dealing with unemployment and underemployment. As well, 46 per cent of Food Bank clients are children and seniors.
You can also reserve your tickets by emailing margaret@kingtownshipfoodbank.ca