Support Fundraisers for Top Manhattan Beach Causes
May 02, 2021 01:54PM ● By Jeanne Fratello
May 12: Harbor Interfaith Services Comedy Night
The South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services will host a comedy night and live and silent auction on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by comedian and author Judy Carter. Event registration is free, but you must register to bid on auction items. The silent auction will begin on May 5, 2021 at HIS2021.givesmart.com.
June 12: Manhattan Wine Auction
Ticket sales are now open for the virtual tastings at the June 12 Manhattan Wine Auction, the popular annual event benefiting the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF in support of Manhattan Beach public schools. (Reservations for the Culinary and Wine Experiences opened up last month.)
The virtual tastings offer a variety of wines, beer, liquor, and cocktails, and range in price from $80 to $475.
The virtual tastings and the Culinary and Wine Experiences will begin at 5:00 p.m. on June 12. The livestream show and paddle raise will begin at 7:00 p.m. that night.
The Manhattan Wine Auction, now in its 27th year, has built its reputation on being the largest charity wine auction in Southern California, offering wine and culinary delights in a festive atmosphere. The silent auction will go online on June 5; and the live auction will go online on June 10.
Sandpipers Spring Donation Campaign
While the Sandpipers' spring fashion show has been a staple on the local benefits circuit for 27 years, this is the second year that the fashion show has not been able to take place in person.
"Haute Couture" ($1,000+) - Sponsor an entire family with much needed household necessities
"High Fashion" ($500-$999) - Car repairs to get a single mom to work every day
"Glamazon" ($250-$499) - Buy books for a college-bound freshman
"Model of the Moment" ($100-$249) - Replace the washer/dryer in a single dad’s apartment
"Statement Piece" ($50-$99) - Back-to-School clothes for an 8-year-old
"Ready to Wear / Off-the Rack" ($25-$49) - New shoes for the first day of school
School Booster Club Dinners
If you're looking for an easy way to support local student groups - and put dinner on the table - consider one of these benefit dinner nights for Mira Costa teams and clubs:
Month of May: Order online takeout from any Simms restaurant (The Arthur J, MB Post, Fishing with Dynamite, Simmzy's, Tin Roof Bistro) and enter code MCS15 at checkout to give 15% back to the Mira Costa Swim Team.
Month of May: Order online takeout from any Simms restaurant and enter code MCB15 at checkout to give 15% back to the Mira Costa Indoor Drumline.
May 10-13: Make a takeout order at Martha's Corner in Hermosa Beach and mention Mira Costa Girls Basketball, and 50% of your purchase will be donated to the team.
May 11: Order dinner from Panda Express in Manhattan Beach and 20% will be donated to Mira Costa Orchestras. Order online using promo code 324440, or mention the deal when ordering over the phone, or show this flyer.
