Hospice Changes Annual Event
Saturday, November 4, 2006
Nub's Nob

For 24 years, Hospice of Little Traverse Bay has held an event the first Saturday of November. This event has been primarily an auction for many of those years but this year, HOLTB has made some big changes. Based on a survey of past event attendees, HOLTB volunteers concluded that most attended the event to support the organization and to enjoy the party atmosphere.

“For the last few years, we’ve seen more and more auction type events popping up and have found that local businesses are just so overwhelmed with requests for donated items that we thought we should really find out why people attend our event,” said Lisa Ashley, executive director. “Survey responses indicated that the auctions were great for deals but were not the main reason people attended or supported hospice.”

So, this year on Saturday November 4, Hospice will throw a new and revised “Party with a Purpose” to support the completion of the hospice house campaign. The event will include live entertainment by local favorites Jelly Roll Blues Band and the ever popular “dine around”.

Those restaurants returning for the gourmet dine around include: Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club, City Park Grill, Chandler’s, Crow’s Nest, Galley Gourmet, Julienne Tomatoes, Kilwin’s of Harbor Springs, Latitude Restaurant, Lorenzo’s, Stafford’s Hospitality, Victories Restaurant, Whitecaps Grill & Spirits.

Several new and improved areas will be included in this event including a Treasure Chest, Chance Auction and Caricature artist. Cost is $60 per person, ($50 if reserved prior to October 20th) Reservations can be made by calling (231) 487-4805.

All proceeds for this event will be put towards our final push for the Hiland Cottage Hospice Residence.

Photos from Auction 2004 - Building a Dream