Rain was threatening – but Immigrant Pathways Colorado had our very own weatherman present, and he promised us no more than a sprinkle.
Sure enough, IPC’s taco bar and silent auction fundraiser the evening of August 24, 2016, went off with nary a hitch at Platte River Bar & Grill on South Santa Fe Boulevard.
Dave Aguilera, Channel 4 weatherman, who graciously volunteered to be our emcee for the evening, provided delightful entertainment along with the beautifully upbeat band, Brighten Star.
Board members all pitched in to make the evening a success, but special thanks is due to Amy Conklin and Michele Wolf for their extraordinary work in gathering amazing silent auction items. (One special item, a patio fireplace, was finally purchased in a very funny last-minute bidding frenzy between two guests, who laughingly bid each other up time after time for a great charitable cause.)
The food was great, as one would expect at Platte River Bar & Grill. Both the food and band were provided by Pancho (Frank Redman), manager of the long-time favorite Littleton hangout. His terrific support was central to making the evening a success. Next time you’re there, ask for Pancho and thank him for supporting Immigrant Pathways Colorado!
A shout-out also to the businesses, organizations and individuals who donated items to the auction.
They include:
- African Eyes Travel
- Arapahoe Community College
- Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
- Autawash Carwash and Detail Center
- Café Terracotta
- Canvas and Cocktails
- Chocolate Therapist
- C.J. Culllinan
- Colorado Avalanche
- Colorado Railroad Museum
- Colorado Symphony
- Comedy Works
- Denver Aquarium
- Denver Art Museum
- Denver Film Society
- Denver Zoo
- Dinosaur Ridge
- FirstBank
- Hacienda Colorado
- Jazz Car Wash and Detailing
- Kroenke Sports Enterprises
- Kwik Car Wash
- Lehrer’s Fireplace and Patio
- LiDo Wines
- Karen Martin
- Mellow Mushroom
- Nancy Rupert
- Romano’s Italian Restaurant
- Saj Mediterranean Grill
- The Sebastian, Vail
- Smokin Fins
- South Suburban Park & Recreation District
- Town Hall Arts Center
- Village Roaster
- Whole Foods Market – Southglenn
- Wild Ginger
- Marylin Withers – World of Dance
- Rebecca Yarbrough
Thanks to each of these merchants, individuals and organizations for their support!