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Friday, October 18, 2024
Taste of Dena Draws 300 for an Evening of Jazz, Wine, and Community Spirit, Raising $49,000 for Altadena Library
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Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
Who doesn’t love live jazz, a beautiful sunset and a nice glass of wine! Nearly 300 people gathered on September 28th at the Altadena Library for the Altadena Library Foundation’s biggest annual fundraiser, Taste of ‘Dena. ALF honored Altadena’s own, Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family for their longstanding commitment to community and literacy.
Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
Local wood turner and fine artist, Tiprin Mandalay Follett gifted Brenda Galloway a wood sculpture to honor her community impact. Attendees included Brenda Galloway and her extended family, California State Senator, Anthony Portantino, US House of Representative, Judy Chu, California State Representative, Chris Holden, and LA County Supervisor, Kathryn Barger.
Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
Taste of Dena showcased several local wineries, restaurants, and favorite bakeries. A wine pull, a silent auction and an opportunity drawing helped to successfully raise almost $49,000. Mark Mariscal, President of the ALF Board of Directors said, “This event was the result of hundreds of hours of hard work by our esteemed chair, Veronica Jones and our board of directors and dedicated volunteers. We are so grateful for this awesome community and every one of our sponsors.”
Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
The Altadena Library Foundation’s mission is to bring people, ideas and resources together through fundraising and advocacy in support of the Altadena Library District. The funds will be used to support the library’s extensive programming, literacy initiatives, and the poet laureate program.
Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
Guests enjoy Taste of Dena benefiting the Altadena Library and honoring Brenda Galloway and the Galloway Family [Taste of Dena]
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