Join us at Hope Alliance’s “Safe at Home” dinner
sponsored by Ruth and Nolan Ryan
Saturday, October 15,
7 p.m. at Cimarron Hills
$50 per person includes a delicious Tuscan buffet, beer, wine and soft beverages. Other drinks will be available for purchase.
We’ll be auctioning six unbelievable packages, described below. If you are unable to attend, we can set up a bidder in your place. Just email Kelly Wheeler at kelly.wheeler@hopealliancetx.org
A silent auction will be set up and open that evening, closing the next day after the Women FORE! Hope golf tournament.
All monies raised go directly to support Hope Alliance’s only program serving survivors of family and sexual violence, including the only emergency shelter in Williamson and Northern Travis Counties. To make a reservation, patty.conner@hopealliancetx.org. If you are unable to attend but would still like to bid on one (or more) of these items, please let me know and we can assist you.
Item 1: California, Here We Come! – November 7 – 10, 2011
Pack your bags and prepare for the experience of a lifetime in always sunny Los Angeles!
You and a guest will fly into the City of Angels courtesy of Southwest Airlines and settle into the Omni Hotel in downtown LA to prepare for a November weekend of celebrities and beautiful sunsets! The executives at Warner Brothers Studio have reserved seats for you at the Ellen Show AND a VIP tour of the behind-the-scenes activity at the studio. Enjoy a break from the sprawling metropolis and head to the beach! Make plans to visit the world-famous seafood restaurant, The Cannery, in Newport Beach. The owner, Ron Salisbury, has made plans for you and your guest to enjoy cocktails at the restaurant AND dinner on a duffy boat while cruising Newport Bay! From the delightful humor of Ellen to the sunset on the bay, this trip will remain a priceless memory forever!
Item 2: Honky Tonk Heaven! - Winning Bidder Schedules
It’s time to “walk the walk” and “talk the talk” of country legends! You and a guest are invited to a show AND a backstage tour of The Grand Ole Opry house. Country music star Steve Wariner has even upped the ante of this package with a special “meet and greet” with HIM at the Grand Ole Opry (if he is on the Opry the night you attend). Here’s your chance to walk the stage where country legends are crowned AND meet one of country’s finest – now that’s priceless! The Radisson Hotel at Opryland has opened their doors for you to relax on the beautiful grounds for two nights and you are invited to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. As you board your Southwest Airlines flight to head home, you won’t be empty-handed. You will receive an exclusive print signed by the members of the Grand Ole Opry. Don’t walk the line on this one – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Items 3: Down Home At The Ranch – 
Winning Bidder Schedules Between 12/1 and 12/14
If you love the thrill of the hunt or just the chill in the air on a ranch in December, this is the prize for you! The Armstrong family has invited one shooter and a guest to the Frank Armstrong Ranch, located south of Hebbronville, Texas. This is a low-fenced ranch with lodging for you and your guest to relax in the evening. Meals will be provided by your ranch hosts and your guide and “chef” for the hunt will be the infamous Buddy Armstrong!
Item 4: Spring has sprung with the Texas Rangers! - March 23- 24, 2012
The folks at Southwest Airlines will fly you and a guest to a splendid weekend of fun in the amazing state of Arizona! This is your chance to see the Texas Rangers up close and personal while they play a game at beautiful Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona! The weekend will begin with reserved seats behind home plate where you will watch the Rangers begin their journey to another championship year. You won’t want to miss the exclusive guided tour of the Rangers’ facilities where you will see the athletes’ home away from home. We have more “surprises” for you up the road. You and your guest will stay for two nights at The Wigwam Resort in Goodyear, Arizona – a short distance from the stadium. Enjoy a special spa treatment at the Red Door Spa and head out to eat at the restaurant of your choice with your $100 American Express gift card. There is no better way to start off your spring . . . play ball!
Item 5: Dream On with Aerosmith
Rock your way to an unforgettable evening when you and a guest attend any AEROSMITH concert on their tour in the summer of 2012. This package includes two backstage passes for a meet and greet with drummer, Joey Kramer. The winning bidder will also receive a specially-autographed guitar signed by the ENTIRE band: Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (Bass) and Joey Kramer (drums). Make your dreams come true with this package!
Item 6: Baseball at Minute Maid Park 2012 – Game of your choice based on availability
The ultimate VIP experience of the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park awaits you and three others with this fabulous package. Enjoy dinner for four at your special seats behind home plate in the elite Insperity Club while watching the game and never miss a play! When the game is over, just stroll across the street and spend the night at the beautiful Inn at the Ballpark. Bring home a Nolan Ryan autographed baseball; an unsigned Astros jersey (winner to get it personalized by Nolan Ryan); an Astros baseball cap and bobblehead; an 8 x 10 photo autographed by Nolan Ryan and a baseball card autographed by Nolan Ryan.
Again, all monies raised go directly to support Hope Alliance’s only program serving survivors of family and sexual violence, including the only emergency shelter in Williamson and Northern Travis Counties. To make a reservation, patty.conner@hopealliancetx.org. If you are unable to attend but would still like to bid on one (or more) of these items, please let me know and we can assist you. Check out our blog for a complete list of the live auction packages!
