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Classic Wines Auction 2018

More than 825 guests gathered on Saturday, March 3 at the Oregon Convention Center for the 34th annual Classic Wines Auction, raising nearly $3 million for five local nonprofits.

May 30, 2018

Event chairs and Honorary Wine Ambassadors: Peter Andrews (chair), Gilles de Larouziere (Maisons & Domaines Henriot), Jill Nelson (chair), Shari Staglin (Staglin Family Vineyard), Mike Etzel (Beaux Freres Winery), Garen Staglin (Staglin Family Vineyard), Tara Kinateder (chair) and Richard Moreau (Maisons & Domaines Henriot)

Danielle Lee served guests from a “champagne skirt”

Taft Stricklin revels in the spotlight

Participants from Friends of the Children share their stories on stage

Jim Mark, CEO of Melvin Mark Companies, First Growth Sponsor of the 2018 Classic Wines Auction

Master of Ceremonies Stephanie Stricklen welcomes guests with The Starella Sisters

Cyndi Challacombe, representing Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, pours for guest Wes Mallard

Matt Felton raises his paddle to support local nonprofits

Chef Allan Wambaa prepared a gourmet fivecourse meal for guests

Mark and Tricia Cooper make their move in the live auction

Guests peruse the wine section of the silent auction

Guests enjoy the party

Guests bid on lavish auction items while enjoying gourmet cuisine presented by top local chefs, and, of course, the finest wines. Proceeds support children and families in our community served by five nonprofits: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children, YWCA Clark County, and the Unity Center for Behavioral Health.