Save the Date for the 2010 Planting Hope Gala

Please save the date for Plant With Purpose’s biggest fundraising event of the year! Join us on Saturday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the La Jolla Marriott for an inspiring evening at the 2010 Planting Hope Gala dinner and auction. The event will include exciting silent and live auctions, an IPAD raffle, an exceptional dinner, and an opportunity to help the rural poor and learn more about Plant With Purpose. This year will be particularly critical as we raise funds and awareness for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

Please visit our gala web page to preview photos and descriptions of our impressive auction items: http://www.plantwithpurpose.org/page/73/gala.html.

Guests will have the opportunity to register online in early August.

Please contact Kate McElhinney at kate@plantwithpurpose.org if you are interested in donating an auction item or volunteering at the event.

We hope to see you there!

Here is a sneak peek at some of this year's items:

* Just the Two of Us A $100 gift certificate to Arterra Restaurant

*Fore! A complimentary round of golf for 4 people at La Costa Resort and Spa

*A Gardner's Paradise A beautiful succulent arrangement by Courtyard Pottery, along with gardening tools, a $25 gift certificate, and a book on succulents

*Cheers! 4 wine tasting coupons each good for 2 guests at Orfila Vineyards

*Fun on Wheels 2 gift certificates to free skating parties at Skateworld

*Bon Appétit! A chef's tasting for 4 at Market Restaurant & Bar

*Girl's Day Out Lunch for 4 at the Zodiac, makeovers, and 4 $50 gift certificates at Neiman Marcus

* Ensenada Getaway 4 days and 3 nights at a beautiful condo in Ensenada, Mexico

*Vancouver Getaway A one week stay at a 2-bedroom condo in Living Shangri-La, Vancouver, Canada

*Come Sail Away An afternoon sail on San Diego Bay for up to 5 guests with Plant With Purpose Executive Director, Scott Sabin

*Paella for your Pleasure A paella dinner with a cooking demo for 8 people with Chef Fri Reyes