26th Annual Kids Auction & Gala Benefits Oxnard, Port Hueneme Boys & Girls Clubs

    OXNARD, CA, October 29, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme hosts its 26th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala 5:30 - 10 p.m., Nov. 14 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard. The event is the organization's largest fundraiser. All proceeds help fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme, which serve more than 9,200 youth. Last year, more than 320 attendees helped the club raise $354, 600, and organizers aim to raise more this year.

The evening will include a gourmet dinner, cocktails and wine, along with silent and live auctions. The live auction is conducted by entertaining auctioneer Jim Jungers. Auction items include vacations to Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Ireland, Lake Louise Canada, Taos, Oregon as well as a Nascar VIP suite experience, A VIP experience to Churchill Downs, a Mac iPad, A full Orthodontic Case and Lasik Eye Surgery.

Alexander Buick-GMC-Cadillac is the presenting sponsor of this year's auction. Other major sponsors include Southern California Edison, S.L. Leonard & Associates, Bill & Jewel Powell, City National Bank, Learn4Life Concept Charter Schools, Manchester Financial and Quality Packaging & Supplies, Inc.

For ticket information or to donate live or silent auction items, contact Gail Miller at 805-815-4959 ext. 207 or at [email protected]. For more information regarding the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme visit http://www.positiveplace4kids.org.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme exists to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. With three full-service clubs and 18 school program sites, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in California, serving more than 9,200 members annually. It's also the first Boys & Girls Club of its kind to open in the Juvenile Justice Center. Program areas offered to youth include character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, technology and sports/fitness/recreation opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.positiveplace4kids.org.

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