CATCH OUR DREAMS 2011
“CATCH OUR DREAMS” 2011
DREAM of OPPORTUNITY
BELIEVE in EQUALITY
ACHIEVE SECURITY
Join the National Federation of the Blind of California for an afternoon “Pasta Lunch” and Auction, on Sunday,June 12th 2011, at the Courtyard Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield, Ca 94534, from, 1:pm -5:pm.This fund raising event will be hosted by the River City Chapter. Tickets are $25.00 each, Enjoy entertainment by Baca and his Ventriloquist, Bill Passmore.
This years theme is “Catch Our Dreams”. According to legend, a Dream Catcher filters in good dreams. We in the NFB, dream of opportunities for all blind people to receive education or training which will lead to jobs. We believe in the equality of all blind people to compete with sighted peers. We work to achieve security so that all blind people can live and travel wherever they choose.
The purpose of this fund raising event, is to bring awareness to the public about the need for Braille, so that all blind people can compete on terms of equality. Proceeds from this event will go towards: (1) Chemistry Camp for high school students; (2) Braille Seminars for Parents of Blind Children;(3) Advocacy workshops to empower blind individuals to take control of their lives; and (4) Scholarships for blind college students working to achieve success.
The auction will be facilitated by our very own auctioneer, Everlee Hairston. Auction items have been donated by generous businesses in the Solano /Napa region. Some of the auction items include: an autographed football signed by Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Andy Lee, and Justin Smith who play for the San Francisco 49ers; a San Jose Shark’s hockey puck signed by #40 Kent Huskins; a Weekend stay at the Omni Hotel & Resort in either San Francisco or San Diego; 4 Tickets to the Indy Grand Prix Sonoma at Infineon Raceway; Calvin Klein “Man” Cologne; Calvin Klein “Euphoria” Perfume for Women; One night stay at the Villagio Inn & Spa in Napa; 1 Day Pass-(Admission for 2) at Great America; 2 Night stay in Las Vegas; 4 Tickets to an Oakland A’s game; 1 Pound of Coffee every month for 1 year; and Various Vintage Wines from the Region.
Come to our Pasta Lunch, participate in our auction and enjoy the entertainment. There will be a no host bar available.
Location: Courtyard Marriott
1350 Holiday Lane
Fairfield, CA 94534
Date: Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Phone: 707-422-4111
If you wish to come in the night before and enjoy the area, the hotel has given us a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $89.00 a night. Please tell them that you are with the National Federation of the Blind of California.
Directions: Take I-80, exit Travis Blvd, merge onto Travis Blvd. West, turn left on Holiday Lane to Courtyard Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield.
Amtrak: Get off at the Fairfield/Suisun station and call the hotel for the shuttle. Phone: 707-422-4111
To purchase a ticket for the luncheon show at $25.00 each, go to: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1071735-2Hx4MPDim9
For more information, call the NFBC office at: 510-248-0100.
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