2020 has been a year like no other. The far-reaching social and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide protests against inequality have forever changed our community, our country, and the world. Now is the time to hope for a brighter future. Now is the time to heal our bodies and our minds. Now is the time to help those in our community who are affected by hardship and violence.

Our fundraising efforts are now virtual, and we invite you to join us for our first ever “hope . heal . help” Virtual Auction. The proceeds from the auction will help fund our four philanthropic programs, which help individuals and families who are suffering from poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and assault.

Registration for the event will open on September 1, 2020, at which time we will welcome you to review a variety of items available for bid or simply donate to “Fund Hope.” Actual bidding begins on September 10 and delightful wine and spirit packages will be open for bidding on September 17.

We hope that you will attend and find something special that peaks your interest. It is our belief that in uplifting others, we all rise. Together we can make a difference.

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-Submitted by Tinku Basu, VP Marketing 2020-21 8/14

Auction Item – Catalog #505

Wine Tasting for Eight; An Evening You DO NOT Want to Miss! Spend a fun-filled evening tasting wine while your hosts, Rich and Terri Pletcher (Assistance League of the Eastside Member), happily share their extensive knowledge of the many different aspects of wine. Your evening begins sipping white wine while you tour their beautiful hidden wine cellar. The tasting consists of a minimum of ten bottles from which you will learn about the wineries, grape varietals, and the wine regions of each. At the end of the evening, you will finish on a sweet note with a dessert wine. The type of tasting to be determined by the preferences of the purchaser. The tasting will occur at the Pletcher home and appetizers to complement the wines will be provided by Bob and Ginger Clough (Assistance League of the Eastside Member). Mutually agreed date. No Expiration Date.

Donors: Rich & Terri Pletcher and Ginger & Bob Clough

-submitted by Marlene Vacknitz 8/13/20

Auction Item – Catalog # 501

Betz Family Winery Private Tour and Tasting for 8 Guests *2015 La Cote Patriarche 1.5L Magnum (Red Willow Vineyard Syrah) *Expedited to the Mailing List (Bypassing a three-year wait) Betz Family Winery is a small boutique, family-owned winery located in Redmond, WA. We open our doors to our private Mailing List three times a year for the release of our wines and occasionally, by appointment tastings. We focus our time crafting compelling wines with individual characters that are approachable and age-worthy, which showcase Washington as a distinguished wine region of the world. Join us for a private tour of the winery; enjoy a sit-down tasting at the private residence featuring a flight of six wines and a charcuterie platter for eight guests. Must coordinate a mutually agreeable date for the experience. Expiration Date: April 2021

Donor: Betz Family Winery

-Submitted by Marlene Vacknitz 8/13/20

Auction Item – Catalog # 503

Novelty Hill-Januik Winery Tour and Private Tasting for 8 in Woodinville. You and seven of your guests will receive an insider’s tour and private tasting offering guests a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. Your tasting includes an award-winning array of wines hand-crafted by veteran winemaker Mike Januik, paired with artisan cheeses. Expiration Date: April 18, 2021, subject to mutually agreeable date and time. Reservations Required.

To commemorate your tasting, take home from this auction two magnums, a 1.5L Novelty Hill Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and a 1.5L Januik Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Donor: Novelty Hill-Januik Winery

–submitted by Marlene Vacknitz, auctioneering goddess 8/13/20

Auction Item – Catalog # 506

$500 credit toward the use of Memory Lane Lodge a 2300 SF 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home near Leavenworth, WA. Three Private Bedrooms; main level queen bed, downstairs queen bedroom, and a Bunk Room with two sets of twin bunks. Large Semi-Private Loft; Log style king bed, full-size futon, and private bathroom. Includes use of Hot Tub, Barbecue, Firepit, Game room w/Ping Pong Table. Sleeps up to 14 guests. Available on mutually agreeable dates.

Visit www.vrbo.com/142175 for pictures and further details/description.

Expiration Date: April 19, 2021

Donor: Memory Lane Lodge

-Submitted by Marlene Vacknitz 8/13/20