There will be line dancing lessons, a live auction, a prime rib buffet and fun for the entire family when Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation launches its “Saddle Up and Celebrate” fundraiser April 16.
“The foundation awarded approximately $150,000 in scholarships in 2019-20, and our goal is to increase this amount every year as we help students achieve their educational and career goals,” said Stephanie Hoppe, the foundation’s executive director. “We cordially invite everyone to help us celebrate our college’s mission of building dreams and transforming lives.”
“Saddle Up and Celebrate” is Thursday, April 16, with doors opening at 5 p.m. in the Fort Dalles Readiness Center on The Dalles Campus of Columbia Gorge Community College. The buffet dinner features music and dancing by “The Rezurectors,” line dancing lessons with Don Slusher, dinner including prime rib, chicken, and side dishes, and a live auction featuring auctioneer David Griffith.
Price at the door is $40 or $35 one week or more in advance. Price for a table of eight is $400. Tickets and tables may be purchased at cgccfoundation2020.brownpapertickets.com.
The evening begins with line dancing lessons at 5 p.m., followed by dinner, music and dancing at 6 p.m., auction at 7 p.m., then more dancing and music starting at 7:30 p.m. “Saddle Up and Celebrate” concludes by 9 p.m.
For details on “Saddle Up and Celebrate,” call 541-506-6113, visit the foundation’s website, www.cgccfoundation.org, or email foundation@cgcc.edu.