from the Soroptimists of Altadena/Pasadena
The holiday season will be kicked off by the 18th Annual Silent Auction, presented by Soroptimists of Altadena /Pasadena on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 1 to 3 p.m. This Fiesta themed auction, the group’s major annual fundraiser, will be held at the Altadena Senior Center at 560 E. Mariposa, Altadena.
Original artwork, gift certificates for restaurants, theatre, spa dates, and wondrous gift baskets will be available for bidding to fulfill patron fantasies and gift list requirements. Delicious food and drinks will also be served.
Proceeds enable the Altadena/Pasadena Soroptimists to provide scholarships to deserving young women, awards to outstanding women and girls for their volunteer service, and support to non-profit agencies serving women and girls in the community. Among the organizations that the group have assisted in recent years are Door of Hope, The Women’s Room, The Cancer Support Community/Silver Saturday (celebration of Breast Cancer Survivors) and Foothill Unity Center.
Soroptimist International is a worldwide service organization for todays’ professional and business women, committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realize aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong peaceful communities worldwide.