LIFTING GLASSES FOR GOOD CAUSE : WINE BENEFIT, AUCTION TO RAISE FUNDS TO AID SENIORS' FOOD PROGRAM.Byline: Laurence Darmiento Daily News Staff Writer If indulging in a 1981 Clos du Val cabernet seems a little extravagant in these days of corporate downsizing (1) Converting mainframe and mini-based systems to client/server LANs. (2) To reduce equipment and associated costs by switching to a less-expensive system. (jargon) downsizing and welfare reform, wine lovers take heart - this weekend you can satisfy your sophisticated pallets while assuaging your social consciences. This Saturday the fifth annual Benefit Wine and Silent Auction will be held at Le Chene French Cuisine French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking. The national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. , with all proceeds going to support the Meals on Wheels n. 1. A program that delivers hot meals to persons, such as the elderly or disabled, who are confined to their homes and unable to cook for themselves; also, the meals thus delivered. Such programs are usually conducted by governmental or charitable organizations. program of the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. Senior Center. Up for auction amid the lush grounds of the valley's renowned French restaurant will be more than 100 bottles of some of the finest wine from California and overseas. The hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ``We have some great pallets in this valley, and there is something for everyone,'' said restaurant owner restaurant owner n → dueño/a or propietario/a de un restaurante Juan Alonso Juan Alonso Adelarpe (born 13 December 1928), sometimes called Juanito Alonso, is a Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid and was part of their European Cup victories in 1956, 1957 and 1958. He earned 2 caps for the Spain national football team. , who has hosted the event since its inception. ``You can spend as little as $10 or you can spend $200 or $300.'' The auction was the brainchild of Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Councilwoman Jo Anne Darcy to cover funding shortfalls at the senior center. Still organizing it, Darcy said the auction takes lots of effort but is well worth it. ``It's been hard, but it's a labor of love. They (the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) call me their guardian angel because I always help them. They have a shortage of $40,000.'' The Meals on Wheels program serves some 180 homebound home·bound adj. Restricted or confined to home, as of an invalid. valley seniors with a daily delivered meal. Brad Berens, executive director of the center, said the program serves more seniors than it can handle. ``There is always more need here in the community than we are contracted for. These are people who literally don't get out of their house,'' Berens said. ``Many can't even make the suggested donation of $2.50. What Jo Anne has done has been tremendous.'' If wine is not your thing, the benefit also will include a silent auction featuring crystal, decorator furniture, books and other items - not to mention a gourmet French meal. Tickets are $35, and reservations are required. For information, call Darcy at (805) 253-7230 or (805) 297-3222, or call the restaurant at (805) 251-4315. Le Chene is located at 12625 W. Sierra Highway. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Juan Alonso owns Le Chene French Cuisine in Saugus,which will host a benefit Saturday. Hans Gutknecht/Daily News |
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