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March 3, 2008

You Are Invited to Our 2008 Annual Benefit Dinner!
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Please join us on April 26, 2008 for our Annual Benefit Dinner to celebrate and support Presentation Center. Featuring a gourmet dinner and both a Silent Auction and a Live Auction this year, the agenda for this festive evening is

5:00 PM Liturgy
5:45 PM Hor d'Oeuvres, Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 PM Dinner and Live Auction

Proceeds from the 2008 Benefit Dinner will be used to install double-paned windows in the historic Main Building and Cottages, to help reduce our energy consumption.

Tickets for the Benefit Dinner are $150 per person or $1,200 for a table of 8. ($125 is tax deductible per person. $1,000 tax deductible per table).

Because of limited space, please call us soon to reserve your place for this evening of celebration. To make reservations, please contact Cynthia Carter at (408) 354-2346 x 203 or

Auction Sneak Preview

  • Catered Spaghetti Dinner for 8 in the winner’s home with Pasta Making Demonstration by Eric and Peggy Carter. Eric is Chef and Culinary Division Department Head at Cabrillo College and Peggy is with the Culinary Institute in San Jose. This item is Priceless. Donated by Eric and Peggy Carter.

  • Round of Golf for 4 at San Jose Country Club, including the golf carts. A round of golf doesn't get better than this! Round up your golf partners for this great golf package. Value $800, donated by Hank Imwalle of Bay Area Produce

  • Adirondack chair and ottoman. Comfort and quality all in one! Traditional Adirondack design, hand-crafted of natural teak, valued at $710, donated by Tom's Outdoor Furniture.

  • Silver Bracelet. Simple and elegant design for the lady with discriminating taste. Value $140, donated by Joe Escobar Diamonds