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NEUROLOGICAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR 2010 SPRING GALA BUFFET DINNER & AUCTION

7th ANNUAL SPRING GALA DINNER & AUCTION

SATURDAY, May 15th, 2010
6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM

Chateau Ste Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th
Woodinville, Washington 98072

Please join us for a fantastic evening featuring:

Keynote Speaker:
Garth Stein  has a long standing concern for the people we serve. He is the author of the New York Times best selling literary novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain (Harper, 2008). Now published in 23 languages, The Art of Racing in the Rain was the 10th best selling novel in the USA for 2009, 45 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List. It is soon to be a major motion picture starring Patrick Dempsey (Universal Pictures). Stein's previous novel, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets (Soho Press, 2005), won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award, and was a BookSense Pick in both hardcover and paperback. His first book, Raven Stole the Moon (about a Tlingit Alaskan Indian myth), is being reissued by HarperCollins (March, 2010).

Lively Music:
Victor Janusz is a full-time Singer/Pianist and a long-time friend and supporter of NVS. Vic performs regularly at Salty’s On Alki, the Columbia Tower Club, Canlis, Showbox At The Market, both solo and with his Trio. Victor recently performed with Arnaldo! in “A Cabaret Winter Wonderland” at Julia’s On Broadway, and is a 2008 Alumnus of Yale Cabaret Conference. Other Cabaret Shows have included “Phoenicia & Vic” (with Wade Madsen), “The Night Is Bettah” (with Joanna Klein), and he has shared the stage with singers as diverse as Duffy Bishop, Greta Matassa, and El Vez. CDs include the instrumental debut “Hands Solo” (2002) and “Cosmo Street” (2005), representing him as a Singer/Songwriter with his band. Mr. Janusz also played at the Westin for President Obama's visit in 2007.

Fabulous Cuisine with Wine Pairings:
Chateau Ste. Michelle's Culinary Director, John Sarich and executive chef Janet Hedstrom, along with their on-site staff, will be preparing a delectable buffet dinner showcasing  Pacific Northwest cusine. Both John and Janet's extensive experience working in restaurants and wine cellars provides the inspiration and creativity for Chateau Ste. Michelle's wine and food presentations.

Unique Auction Items:
The auction will feature a great selection of items including gift certificates to regional restaurants, a party at Capitol Hill's Garage, gift certificates to regional hotels, artwork, and experiential items that you can enjoy with your friends.

Click here for the full invite
 contains invitation, map/directions, and a reply form.

Registration Information:

Online registration is now open.  Click here to purchase a ticket online via Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, PayPal, etc.  You can also contact Bob Fraser at 206-992-0433.

Donor Information:

If you would like to donate items to the auction, please click here.

Auction Item Information:

We have many wonderful items that are being auctioned off at this event.  These items help raise funds that support efforts to enhance our clients' lives.  To look at the items, and the companies that have provided these donations, please click here.

For more information about the event, contact us.

If you are unable to attend the event, you can still support our NVS clients through donations.
To make a donation, click the Donate button below.