Soroptimists thank supporters

Editor:

Soroptimist International of Carson Valley would like to give a final thank-you to everyone who helped make the 14th annual Savor the Flavor event a reality. As always, Carson Valley's business owners and residents gave generously, helping to make this event a huge success again in 2009.

Thanks to our sponsors, including Genoa Lakes Golf Resort; restaurants Antoci's, Bella Vita/Indigo, Bravo Cafe, David Walley's, Grace & Ida's Cookies, Panchita's Killer Salsa, Marcello's Ristorante & Bar, Margarita Man, Pine Nut Cafe, The Moose & Squirrel, Two Guys from Italy, Wasabi's Sushi & Bistro and Tahoe Creamery.

To our program printer R&S Optimum Offset; program sponsors Charles Schwab, Tahoe Basin Container, Carson Valley Dental Care, Douglas Disposal, Merrill Gardens, Law office of Karen Winters, Douglas County Commissioner Nancy McDermid, Nevada Wordsmith.

To silent auction donors Valley Eyecare and Eyewear Gallery, A Touch of Experience, Curves, Marcello's, Nyona's Jewelry Box, Bon Vivant, Trader Joe's, The Record-Courier, Plant It Nursery, S&W Feed, Animal Ark, Killer Salsa, Carson Valley Inn, ABE Printing, Lasting Impressions, Corley Ranch, Artistic Viewpoints, Randall Pottery, Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort, Historian Inn, Body Language, Greater Nevada Mortgage, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Terry-Ricketts - Photographer, Sorenson's Retreat, Lira's Market, Ranchos Pizza Factory, Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville, Dufty Electric, Charley's Grilled Subs, Taylor York, Rosenberg Originals, Deborah Butler, Jen's Optical, Soaring NV, Sunsational Tans and Apparel, Felix Pottery and Artisans Store, Dejà Vu, The Ridge Tahoe, Cruise-Scape Travel; wineries and distributors Southern Wine & Spirits, Medina Wine Group, Ironstone Vineyards, Tahoe Ridge Winery, Battle Born Wines, Aloha Discount Wine & Liquor, Capital Beverages and New West Distributing.

We would also like to extend a very special thank-you to the following: Art in Bloom Floral Design for the donation of roses, Martin & Vargas for the music they provided on the lower level, Bill McClain Mobile Music & DJ Services for his MC services, Genoa Lakes Golf Resort, and the Carson Valley Inn for their Megabucks prize sponsorship.

All proceeds from the 14th annual Savor the Flavor benefit local community projects including student scholarships, youth programs, family assistance, and environmental and health-related projects.

Jennifer Motti

Soroptimist International of Carson Valley