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SFK is the Club’s biggest annual fundraiser with no Club overhead costs and 100% of net proceeds going back into our local Whittier Community. Located in the Whittier Community Center this annual wine and food tasting event features an outstanding sampling of food donated by local restaurants and wine donated from the best California wineries. The event also features an energetic live auction of some wonderful travel packages and over 100 silent auction items. The Pio Pico Good Scout Dinner is honoring the memory of Ruth B. Shannon. The scouting program was dear to Ruth B. Shannon’s heart. Join us as we honor her dedication to community service. All net proceeds benefit the Pio Pico Scouting District. The Gala is our main annual fundraiser. With your help we will once again have a successful event and a lovely evening to celebrate the holiday season. Let’s make this year’s Gala a wonderful event! Here is how you can participate! Sponsor a Tree – The trees will already have lights on them and can be picked up at the November meeting. (Or make arrangements with Mary Dutra for delivery or pick up.) Decorate the tree and attach a $50 to $100 gift card or CASH. When your tree is ready, you can deliver it to Mary Dutra, or schedule a pickup. Sponsor a Basket – Fill a basket with items and/or a gift card of your choice. Donate a decorated Wreath or Swag – Buy or make a wreath. Add a gift card. Sponsor an auction item or event – These are larger, one-of-a-kind items that can be bid on during a live auction. (Examples – A special bottle of wine, a designer purse, an unused timeshare weekend, etc.) Monetary or gift card donation – If you’d like to help, but cannot sponsor a tree, gift basket, or auction item at this time, we welcome cash or gift cards to help with the event. If you would like to donate/sponsor please contact: Peggy Rowe- (562) 696-2931 / pmoonrowe@gmail.com. For monetary donations you can mail a check or go to wrwf.org. (please list your donation is for the “Gala”). We’re super excited to bring you another spectacular holiday event that celebrates our wonderful community. This year’s theme is “Whittier Wonderland,” and we’re calling on your creativity to make it truly magical! Let’s capture that small-town charm with a dash of Whittier’s own unique spirit. Join the Parade: Application Deadline: November 6th Remember, all participants need to pay their fees – no exceptions, but trust us, it’s going to be worth it! Prizes: This year, we’ve got an exciting treat for you! Thanks to our incredible title sponsor Athens, as well as our float sponsors (stay tuned for updates!), we’re offering a grand prize of $5000 for the best decorated float. How’s that for some holiday cheer? Here’s How It Works: If you’re selected, a friendly member of the WUA board will send you an acceptance letter that’s sure to make your heart soar. Along with your acceptance letter, you’ll receive an invoice for the category you’ve chosen, along with additional information. You must enter a float into the parade to be considered for the $5000 prize. The Big Reveal: On parade day, we’ll have a panel of judges who will be on the lookout for the most spectacular displays. They’ll be judging based on overall presentation, how well you’ve embraced the wonderland theme, and those fabulous costumes. Drumroll, please: We’ll announce the contest winner on our social media platforms just an hour after the parade. The anticipation will be almost as exciting as opening presents on Christmas morning! Our parade route remains unchanged, bringing joy from Hadley to Mar Vista on Greenleaf Ave. For any queries or extra excitement, feel free to drop us a line at christmas@whittieruptown.org. We can’t wait to see your holiday magic in action! Let’s make this Whittier Wonderland Parade unforgettable. Together, we’ll light up the streets with holiday spirit and joy. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward 1 hour at 2:00am.
The Gala committee appreciates your support!
To become a part of this merry extravaganza, all you need to do is click on the link below to access the application form; you can also copy and paste the link into your browser:
https://forms.gle/oQUqe2zRoJ72p1hb7
Complete the application form.