Events

The Mountain Affair

Join us to support a strong valley community

Highlands Park Senior & Community Center
8500 Highway 9
Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Join us in celebrating the 39th annual Mountain Affair at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond on Friday, October 25 from 5-9pm benefiting Mountain Community Resources. 

The Mountain Affair brings community leaders together to build a strong valley community by supporting essential services at Mountain Community Resources. This festive annual dinner features fine cuisine, local wines, live music, and silent auction showcasing valley businesses.

All proceeds help Mountain Community Resources to build a warm, friendly, safe place for more than 1,000 valley residents to meet basic needs and build strength and hope for the future. Our essential services include emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, community resources and crisis support.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Benefits are described in our sponsorship packet to leverage your valuable brand to raise funds for Mountain Community Resources services. Auction item donations are a great way to contribute your products and services to support our community.

Questions? Contact donations@cbridges.org or 831-688-8840 ext. 205.

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