10th Anniversary – DIAMOND CELEBRATION
Honoring our founding chairs- Beth Moran, Diane Strickler and Lois Warden
 HOLLYFEST is a small but unique annual holiday benefit that was created to help support The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods. Our 10th annual HOLLYFEST benefit will be held on Thursday, November 29 at the beautifully decorated 'Little Club' (The Grosse Pointe Club).
The benefit committee is actively seeking support at the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Friend levels for the 2012 event. If you would like to sponsor the event and be listed in the event program, download the sponsor commitment form.
The event offers time for socializing while bidding on silent auction items.
Special VIP Reception for all $250+ sponsors:
5:30pm-6:30pm, plus:
Cocktails, hors d’ouvres, silent and live auction, dinner:
6:30pm-9:30pm
General admission starts at 6:30pm.
Here's a look at some of our 2012 live auction items!
Download a PDF of the event program >>
 Colorado Vacation Home
Kindly donated by John Danaher
Enjoy a one-week stay in a Colorado vacation home on Oak Draw outside of Westcliffe, CO in the picturesque Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Two houses included, sleeping 2-4 in the bunk house and 4-6 in the Casa Main. (Redeemable May through September 2013, exclusive of Memorial, July 4th and Labor Day holiday weeks.)
 Traverse City Vacation Home and Wine Tasting
Kindly donated by Jeff and Mary Ellen Brayton & Chateau Chantal
Spend three nights with five of your friends at this beautiful vacation home nestled in the heart of wine country on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, MI. You and your guests will also receive a personal tour of the winery at Chateau Chantal with one of the Chateau Chantal's wine educators in this VIP Tour and Tasting for 6. (Dates to be mutually agreeable. Excluding 12/23 - 1/5/13, 6/29/13-7/6/13, and 7/30/13 - 8/4/13.)
 Pig Roast
Kindly donated by Gary M. Wilson and Randall Cain & Gordie Piche's Barley Boys Jug Band
You and 34 of your closest friends can enjoy this unique experience of a Pig Roast including all the trimmings! While you are enjoying your roast, you'll be entertained by Gordie Piche and his talented jug band.
 Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Kindly donated by Ahee Jewelers
7.5 mm cultured pearls plus 0.17ct. of diamonds set in white gold adorn this pair of drop stud earrings by Blue Lagoon Cultured Pearls. This exclusive line is distributed by Mikimoto (America) Co. Ltd., representing high quality pearls (the top 6%-10% of the Akoya cultured pearl harvest).
 Lake Cruise
Kindly donated by
Rick and Cat Ruffner
Enjoy a 4-hour cruise on a
30-foot Italian cruiser, Pegasus. This package is for 4-6 people and includes the captain and appetizers.
 Portrait Photography
Kindly donated by Christine's Portraits
Christine's Portraits will travel to your home or to the location of your choice and spend up to two hours celebrating the most special people in your life. As the winning bidder you will receive a beautifully mounted 16x20 wall portrait that you can cherish. The winner will also receive a gift certificate for custom framing at The Great Frame Up.
Family Theatre and Dinner Tickets
Kindly donated by Detroit Opera House
4 tickets to Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" as it comes to life on stage at the Detroit Opera House: Friday, December 28th at 7:30pm.
 Cigars and Sportsmen's Club Membership
Kindly donated by Jenuwine's Cigar Factory Outlet and Lounge & The Blue Water Sportsman's Association
For the men... Enjoy 1 box of Private Label Jenuwine Honduran #5 cigars and a membership to The Blue Water Sportsman's Association- a full-service members-only sportsman's club featuring a wide variety of shooting activities located in Kimball, MI. www.bluewatersportsmansassociation.com
 Two "Learn to Sail" Sessions for Junior Sailors
Kindly donated by Bayview Yacht Club Junior Sailors
This program is designed to introduce juniors, age 8-18, to the joy of sailing. New sailors are taught the basics about sailing: water safety, rigging their sailboat, rudimentary knot tying and the basic principles of wind propulsion. There are two Learn to Sail sessions: June 17-28 and July 1-12, 2013.
Two Adult "Learn to Sail" Sessions
Kindly donated by Bayview Yacht Club
Bayview's program provides a variety of classes to meet a wide range of skill levels of the student enrolled- from beginner to racer, from crew to skipper. During the six-week class, each student will also receive a guest membership card with club privileges for themselves and guests to experience Bayview while enrolled in classes.
 Framed Original Oil Painting
Kindly donated by Blaser Design Group, Inc. (formerly Kloka Design Group)
This lovely original oil painting of a window surrounded by flowers is perfect for any decor! Ready for display in a stunning gold leaf frame.
HOLLYFEST Benefit Committee
(l-r below:)
Lois Warden, Founding Chair
Diane Strickler, Founding Chair
Beth Moran, Founding Chair
Beth Vernon, Chair
Anne Prokop, Chair
Mary Beth Austin, Chair
Photograph courtesy Renee Landuyt | 
