A Taste of Santa Cruz

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“A Taste of Santa Cruz” Collaborates with Wine Growers Association for 2017 Fundraiser

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The Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors Housing Foundation, the non-profit holding the annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz” event is collaborating with the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Growers Association (SCMWA) for the first time in its 14-year history.

As in the past ATOSC is happy to feature local businesses and restaurants at the event. New this year is a collaboration with the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association that is helping the Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors Housing Foundation to bring local wineries onboard “Taste of Santa Cruz” to showcase premium wines made in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

”The Housing Foundation is thrilled to form this collaboration to take “A Taste of Santa Cruz” to the next level in supporting our local community, which encompasses our local vintners, as well”, stated David DeTeso, Chairman for the Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors Housing Foundation.  “It just makes sense to work with the winery members in bringing the taste of the Santa Cruz Mountains to our attendees.”

Jerry Starr, sommelier and SCMWA member, stated, “This is a whole new program for ATOSC. Now that the event is at the Museum of Art and History, we are working to create an event in which all of Santa Cruz will want to be involved, that includes local wineries.  The time has come and the event can truly be — A Taste of (ALL of) Santa Cruz.  In the past, local businesses and restaurants have been featured and now, local wineries and local craft beers will be, as well. We invite the whole community to come out and enjoy!”

“A Taste of Santa Cruz” is being held on Thursday, November 9th from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History in downtown Santa Cruz. The venue offers three floors of art exhibitions, all-you-can-enjoy food and wine tasting and a silent and live auction. For the first time, attendees can also purchase full glasses of wine and beer and can purchase full bottles of wine to take home.  Tickets are now on sale at ATOSC.com. Pre-purchase tickets are $45 and $55 at the door.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors Housing Foundation Closing Cost Assistance grant program which assists low-income individuals and families become homeowners. For more information about the program go to http://www.scaor.org/hf/

 

Formed in 1981, the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation is nestled in one of the most unique winegrowing regions in the world. The association consists of more than 70 wineries, most of them family-run, working to promote the unique aspects of our wines & region. Learn more at http://scmwa.com/about/.

 

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“A Taste of Santa Cruz” Offering Booth Sponsorships for Revitalized Culinary Event

photo of MAHDavid DeTeso, US Bank, Housing Foundation, Chair

Have you been to the revitalized Abbott Square Marketplace in Santa Cruz yet? Have you been inside the Museum of Art & History within Abbott Square? If not, you are in for a treat as we hold Santa Cruz’s premiere culinary extravaganza, “A Taste of Santa Cruz” in this new venue for 2017 on Thursday November 9 at the MAH from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. Booth sponsors will be located within the three floors of the museum serving up the best wine and cuisine Santa Cruz County has to offer. How can you get involved in this exciting event?

The Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors Housing Foundation is currently seeking booth sponsors from within the real estate community to pair up with local restaurants and wineries to make this year’s fundraising event one of the best yet! Showcase your food, wine or business to an audience of over 600 event attendees and foodies! This event is going to be the talk of the town, so you will want to secure your space now! . We are also seeking in kind sponsors and donations for our silent and live auctions.

Tickets will be available for sale on Friday September 15th for $45 in advance on EventBrite and $55 at the door.

Celebrating 13 years, this annual fundraising event benefits local low income first time home buyers through the Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS® Housing Foundation’s Closing Cost Grant Program

I am thrilled to be at the helm of “A Taste of Santa Cruz” this year. My goal and that of our committee is to not only host a tremendous and fun event, but also raise a record amount of funds for our grant program. The need has never been greater to keep the social fabric of Santa Cruz County vibrant with a diverse community of residents owning homes in our County. With median home prices reaching over $850,000, innovative homeownership programs are more important now than ever, The Foundation grant program, which helps teachers, first responders and other key neighbors, provides funds that are magnified several times over because the grants are almost always combined with City, State and Federal programs as well a family help and other groups like Habitat for Humanity. The Taste of Santa Cruz has raised over $380,000 for the Closing Cost Assistance Grant Program, placing over 250 families in homes of their own from the community support of this event.

“Abbott Square is the new cultural hub of Santa Cruz and we believe the new venue will breathe fresh energy into the event”, DeTeso added. “Join us in raising funds for a great cause and having a fantastic night out at the Museum!”

Please contact Suzanne Schmidt, 831-419-5956 or [email protected], for sponsor booth sign up forms and donation forms. Visit www.atosc.com for event details and be part of the conversation on the Taste of Santa Cruz Facebook page or Twitter @atasteofsc.

The Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS® Housing Foundation was established in 2003, to bridge the gap to homeownership in Santa Cruz County. The mission of the Housing Foundation is to assist residents in our community realize the dream of homeownership by providing education, financial programs, and by supporting organizations who embrace our goals. Visit us at www.sccarhf.org.