5th Annual Gala Event To Help Fund Alameda Boys and Girl’s Club
By Kari Barnes
A signature community fundraising event, replete with fine food, great wine, top tier brews, major mingling and high energy music, will be back in town as the Alameda Boys & Girls Club hosts the festivity in the scenic open space of Alameda Point on Saturday, October 7 from 12-4pm.
The fifth rendition of Corks, Forks Rhythm & Brews features purveyors among California’s best wineries, spirits, breweries, gourmet food restaurants and live entertainment to benefit ABGC’s year-round education and youth development programs.
Over 60 wineries, brewers, spirit purveyors and restaurants will comprise this year’s talent lineup showcasing their diverse food and beverage creations.
This year’s Brand Partners, who are donating their time, food, beverages and services, include Tito’s, Trumer Brewery, Great Notion, Trader Vic’s, Goosecross Cellars, Spinning Bones and Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails.
In addition to the palate pleasers, supporters of the cause –whether at home or at the event– can participate in an online auction featuring dinners, premium wine tastings and fun for the family adventures.
Bidding begins at 8 a.m. on Oct 5, and ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 for those who want to get into the action. Auction access and a the complete list of over 30 event sponsors augmented by 35 auction donors can be found at: https://event.auctria.com/7380f989-fe13-4fa4-9378-fd644146bceb/
Rounding out, or rather, “sounding out” the event will be a ‘get off your feet and move it ‘, live music performance by Spazmatics, who fired up the crowd at the Park Street Wine and Art Festival this past summer
All earnings from the event will go directly to the Alameda Boys & Girls Club to continue inspiring, nurturing and enabling all youth to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
This year the Club is hoping to raise funds to support its innovative and inclusive programs that benefit all Alameda youth and teens including our Makerspace STEM program, Diplomas to Degrees College and Career Readiness Center (for the full story go to alamedanews.org), Gardening and Healthy Cooking program and physical activity.
Last year was a hit with those who attended. “I had a wonderful time at the event. The food and drink selections were great! Thanks for an awesome experience to support a worthy cause, ” said one guest whose sentiments are characteristic of many more comments on the 2022 celebration.
Those wishing to purchase VIP and general admission tickets, may visit corksforksonthepoint.com. Discounted Ticket Packages of 4, 6 and 8 are available so purchasers can bundle and save with a group of friends.
Those not able to attend may support the club’s ongoing mission by going to the homepage at donating at alamedabgc.org and clicking the “Donate” button at the top right.
About The Boys & Girls Club:
The mission of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club (ABGC) is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Founded in 1949, ABGC has been providing high-impact, affordable youth development programs and services for youth ages 6-18. ABGC is open to all youth from all schools and backgrounds, every day and evening after school and during school vacations.
We specifically target low-income and at-risk youth to provide them with equality of opportunity and prepare them for a great future. Daily programming at the ABGC focuses on Education & Career Development; Character & Leadership; Health & Life Skills; STEM & Technology; Fine & Performing Arts; and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.
We also provide on-site dental, vision and respiratory clinics as well as small group counseling sessions for all youth. For more information on the Alameda Boys & Girls Club visit https://alamedabgc.org/.
Kari Barnes is the Director of Resource Development and Marketing for The ABGC. She can be reached at kbarnes@alamedabgc.org