Community Foundation to host end of summer party

Aug 25, 2016

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts will host its 12th annual Summer’s Last Blast, an end-of-summer fundraiser filled with fine food and dancing.

The gala event will be held at the Huidekoper residence in Nonquitt on Friday, September 9. The fundraiser will celebrate the Foundation’s more than 20 years of service to the community and the end of summer with a gourmet dinner prepared by Christian’s Catering of Lafrance Hospitality Company, top shelf beverages served by Judy Lister of OCD Beverage Catering, and dancing to tunes spun by DJ Michael Rock.

The Community Foundation will also welcome its new President, John Vasconcellos, who came on board August 1.

The festivities will begin at 6 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres and a clam and oyster raw bar. A buffet dinner will follow, with dancing until 11 p.m. Individual tickets are $150 each. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to buy tickets, call the Community Foundation at (508) 996-8253, ext. 203, or contact nharding@cfsema.org.

Tickets can also be purchase online at  www.cfsema.org. Select “Summer’s Last Blast” from the Donation Fund drop-down menu.