Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra creates online auction in place of Elegant Evening

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra has arrived at the very difficult decision to cancel its 31st annual Elegant Evening celebration originally scheduled for April 18, 2020. With the casinos closing and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control advising people to not attend large functions, the event will not be held this year.

But all is not lost.

Since 100 percent of funds raised at Elegant Evening go back into the South Lake Tahoe community to enhance the lives of its women and youth, the club is committed to raising money by hosting an amazing online auction that includes their famous Elegant Bags and Baskets.

The online auction will open on Friday, April 10 at 1:00 a.m. and close promptly at 9:00 p.m. (PDT) on Saturday, April 18. Register to bid and view all items up for auction at www.elegantevening2020.com . Some items will be on display in South Lake Tahoe at a location and time not yet determined.

In addition to the auction, the club’s “Special Appeal” for this year is Tahoe Magic (https://www.tahoemagic.org/). With the current conditions this appeal is even more necessary. Tahoe Magic assists families in need with one-time crisis funding after a referral from one of their partner agencies. This could be rent, a utility bill, medicine, food, etc. To donate to the Special Appeal, use the button at www.elegantevening2020.com.

Soroptimists will be contacting their event sponsors and those who already purchased tickets to Elegant Evening. All funds can be donated to the club, or refunded. If a refund is preferred, contact Lisa Huard at sitahoesierra@gmail.com.

“Soroptimist” is a coined term which means, “Best for Women.” Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra was chartered on Friday, March 4, 1977. Their mission statement is to “Strengthen and enhance the lives of women and youth in our community and the world.” They participate in programs at a local level based on the specific needs of our community. In addition, our club is mindful of the need to enhance the lives of women and youth throughout the world. For more information on the club, or to join, visit https://sitahoesierra.org/ or email sitahoesierra@gmail.com.