Our largest fundraiser of the year will start soon! Our Holiday Gift Fundraiser will continue through December 5 for product orders, and December 16 for Raffle Tickets. Monies raised will fund local and international projects and become part of the 2027-2028 budget process. This event is based entirely on purchases of gifts, raffle tickets and donations; there is no physical event to attend. Our goal is for 100% of our members to participate in some way, and we hope some Spoke readers will also choose to participate. Wines will be selected by wine-loving members on October 24. Once we have the wines selected, an order form will be available.
Gift items will include wines, chocolates, spice blends, olive oil and vinegar sets, smoked salmon, summer sausage and cheese. Something new has been added, a Gourmet Gift Box from Schaefer's . All these products are from local businesses. Raffle prizes will include $500 cash, a 4-night stay in a luxury condo in San Francisco (provided by Martha Sheridan), theater tickets, Cubs and Bears tickets.