The Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society sold out its annual Beer & Burger fundraiser at the Sage on November 14. In this posting are a few pictures from the event that featured a silent auction, prize draws, wine basket draws, live music and a live auction.
As well, our President Birgit Arnstein had the following to say about the wonderful support OLWQS received from local colleagues, neighbours, businesses and hardworking volunteers.
“On behalf of the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society I would like to express my appreciation to the generosity and support of this lovely town and its businesses! Thank you to our great volunteers who made the Sage Pub Burger and Beer Event a success!
Thank you to Allan and his terrific staff at the Sage Pub! We could not have done this without all of your help and support! We very much appreciate all of our supporters who came out on a rainy night to support us and enjoy a wonderful beverage and burger platter!
Thank you to all of our generous donors:
Watermark Beach Resort, Walnut Beach Resort, Indian Grove Riding Stables, NK’Mip RV Park, Wander Home Osoyoos, Osoyoos Home Building Centre, Osoyoos home Hardware, Osoyoos Quilters Guild, Sharon Leonard, B & D Sherwood, David Jenkins, Action Plumbing, Phantom Creek Estate Winery, South Okanagan Physiotherapy and Active Wellness, Pharmasave, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoe Biz, Destination Osoyoos, Barb Chipperfield, Blue Barn, Sessions Outdoor Sports, Denis Overholt, Osoyoos Jewellers, Osoyoos Nails, Hollywood Nails, Gneiss Wines, Wayside Books, Beyond Beauty, Mutts On Maple, Sugar Qual Bake Shop,NK’Mip Cellars, Nostalgia Winery, M. Hansen, La Stella Winery,
Culmina Estate Winery, Adega on 45th Winery, Gehringer Bros., Lakeside Cellars, Hester Creek Winery, Rust Co., Moon Cursor, Intersection Winery,
Kismet Estate Winery, Over the Fence Winery, Paradym, Apricot Cellars, Hidden Chapel Winery.
Thank you also for the music from
Vincent DeCowans and Jeff Smith and the fun auctioneering by Jeff!
Thank you to Kelly – Anne and her staff at Polka Dot Door Floral Design & Boutique for selling tickets and providing such a lovely flower arrangement door prize!
Without the everyone’s strong support and generosity we could literally not keep “keep our boat afloat”! Thank you all!
Birgit Arnstein, President, Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS)
These two smiling faces (Verla & greeted guests for the evening. PC Neil Bousquet
Flower bouquet from Polka Dot Door. PC Neil Bousquet
Wine raffle tickets sold by Shana were popular. PC Neil Bousquet
The OLWQS Fundraiser featured live music by Vincent & Jeff who even did a duo. PC Neil Bousquet
There was a lot of activity for many silent auction items. PC Neil Bousquet
These two smiling faces (Verla & Jennifer) greeted guests for the evening. PC Neil Bousquet
This Japanese Doll was one of many items to receive bids. PC Neil Bousquet
Elise also had a busy evening selling raffle tickets. PC Neil Bousquet
Darlene was in charge of handing out live auction bid cards. PC Neil Bousquet
OLWQS President Birgit Arnstein provided frequent updates during the fundraiser. PC Neil Bousquet
The auction table was chocked full of prizes. PC Neil Bousquet
Sage staff were busy serving thirsty patrons throughout the fundraiser. PC Neil Bousquet
As the evening came to a close, Barb and Jennifer were collecting the winning donation for the auction table items. PC Neil Bousquet
One of two wine raffle prizes that were one by patrons. PC Neil Bousquet
