Camarillo, Calif., September 5, 2006 - Members of the community may participate in a raffle for a new 2007 red Chevrolet Corvette, to be raffled by the 海角社区 Foundation at its 7th annual President's Dinner Saturday, October 7, at the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Individuals who purchase tickets at $50 each do not have to be present at the event to win the Corvette. Raffle tickets are available by calling the 海角社区CI Foundation at 805/437-8916.
In addition to the Corvette, donated by Santa Paula Chevrolet, attendees at the 海角社区CI President's Dinner may participate in a live auction, featuring a trip to a Las Vegas jewelry show donated by Van Gundy & Sons Jewelers; a cooking class and dinner presented by Capistrano's executive chef Peter Maher; and a special VIP foursome at the 2007 海角社区CI Dolphin Classic Golf Tournament.
The event also includes a bazaar, featuring items such as handcrafted jewelry, apparel, accessories, and pottery. In addition, guests will tour Air Force One and enjoy dinner and dancing to popular local musical group, Sharkey and the Babes. One of the highlights is the presentation of the prestigious Robert J. Lagomarsino Award for community leadership, named in honor of the Ventura native, former United States congressman, and longtime friend of the University.
The 海角社区CI President's Dinner is the premier fund-raising event of the year for the university. The title sponsor for the event is Bank of America. In addition to Santa Paula Chevrolet, major sponsors include Sage Publications and Gold Coast Broadcasting, platinum sponsors; Mid-State Bank & Trust and Ventura County Star, gold sponsors; Capistrano's Restaurant & Catering, Childrens Dental Group, City of Oxnard, E. J. Harrison & Sons, Port Hueneme Oxnard Harbor District, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Shea Properties, silver sponsors; St. John's Regional Medical Group and St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital, Pacific Coast Business Times, Van Gundy & Sons Jewelers, Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, City National Bank, Barbara & Wayne Davey, Elise and Bill Kearney, and the Ventura County Economic Development Association, bronze sponsors.
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