This annual fundraising event is a great way to kick off the holiday season at the Palm Event Center at the Mitchell Katz Winery, 1184 Vineyard Avenue in Pleasanton. Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, this fundraiser spans three days with several individual events.

Make plans now to attend, or participate in Christmas Tree Lane. Dozens of lavishly decorated trees, wreaths, garlands and vignettes create a breathtaking array of color and lights to transform the Palm Event Center into a Christmas wonderland.

Wonderland Family Stroll
Thursday evening. Bring the whole family and stroll through the enchanted forest of Christmas Tree Lane. Enjoy a holiday treat. Kids can shop for their parents in Santa's Secret Shop, and visit with Santa Claus!

The Tinsel and Christmas Tea
Friday morning and afternoon. Features "almost high" teas. Walk through a magical indoor forest as you preview the sparkling Christmas trees and unique silent auction gift baskets. Purchase your chance-drawing tickets for the trees and spectacular china table setting.

Silent Night Soiree
Friday evening. Featuring a silent auction of exquisite gift baskets, sit-down dinner, no-host cocktails and entertainment. Spend a relaxing evening with friends and delight in the sights and sounds of Christmas.

Silver Bells Luncheon
Saturday Gourmet Luncheon. Enter the glittering wonderland of lights and colors. Visit the Merry Gentlemen to purchase tree tickets. Enjoy holiday fare and entertainment with friends around your table. Be the lucky winner of the exquisite china table setting, or your favorite tree - and the gifts under the tree!

Community Involvement Welcome
We welcome community participation in Christmas Tree Lane. Corporate and individual sponsorships are available; and gifts-in-kind donations; tree, wreath and vignette decorators are needed. There are also many opportunities to volunteer on the Christmas Tree Lane Committee. Volunteers and sponsors are the heart and soul of Christmas Tree Lane.

All proceeds of Christmas Tree Lane benefit the Emergency Room expansion at ValleyCare Medical Center and the ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center.

For more information on Christmas Tree Lane, please call the ValleyCare Foundation at (925) 373-4560.



This is the premier fundraising event of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation. Plan on a memorable, festive and exhilarating evening culminating in the exciting Live Auction and Dinner. The Auction benefits many worthy local charities, including ValleyCare Mobile Health Unit.

For more information, visit www.livermorewine.com.





The Course at Wente Vineyards is a destination championship golf course that is one of the most beautiful and challenging in the Northern California wine country. Located 45 minutes east of San Francisco, The Course's 18 championship holes play through the vineyards, rolling hills, and natural grasslands of the scenic Livermore Valley at Wente Vineyards. The Course at Wente Vineyards is host of the Wine Country Championship, the 5th stop on the PGA's Nationwide Tour. Dinner and silent auction follow play at the beautiful Wente Event Center adjacent to the tasting room. Funds raised benefit ValleyCare Health System Emergency Room Expansion Campaign.

For more information, please call ValleyCare Foundation at (925) 373-4560.



This annual tournament is held at local Tri-Valley courses. Dinner follows play at the HopYard Alehouse in Pleasanton. Funds raised benefit the ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center.

For more information, please call ValleyCare Foundation at
(925) 373-4560.