4th Annual Cruzin' Courses

4th Annual Cruzin' Courses
. Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! .

Date: 10/22/2009
Time: 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM



Phone:
(831) 460.4057

Event Description:
You are cordially invited to Cathy Schlumbrecht's
Cruzin' Courses 
October 22, 2009
4:00pm - 9:00pm 
Cruzin Courses
 
Cruzin' Courses' love affair with downtown will continue in its fourth rendition of the Women's Progressive Dinner on October 22, 2009. This annual fall outing will again stroll Pacific Avenue and environs, visiting three of Santa Cruz's finest restaurants - each offering a delectable dinner course - window shopping along the way, with a stop at Dell Williams for a very special trunk-sale show.  
Downtown Santa Cruz possesses a remarkable urban environment for a small city, with some nationally-recognized locally-owned retailers like the Sock Shop and Shoe Company and Bookshop Santa Cruz, as well as some multi-generational local shopping institutions like Dell Williams, Palace Arts, Zoccoli's Delicatessen and Marini's.  
But it is downtown's long tradition of unique restaurants that are the lynchpin of the Cruzin' Courses experience. This year we'll again assemble at the Museum of Art and History and make stops at Malabar, Clouds, and Owald. As always, these fine restaurants are preparing special treats for participants.  
Cruzin' Courses has become an annual celebration of women socializing together in downtown Santa Cruz. I'm not sure that we ever had to prove that we could throw a great party, but the evidence is in... we can! Each year this event has been better than the last. What a marvelous time we have promoting commerce on this beautiful garden mall.  
Of course at the core of Cruzin' Courses is your commitment to contribute to our community. We will again make a donation to the Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center and, perhaps more importantly, we will again support the education of a deserving young woman through the Women in Business scholarship program with a special $1,000 scholarship on behalf of Cruzin' Courses. This has been a heart-warming experience identifying local students who have successfully continued their education in a business area, in part because of your generosity.  
We will support this through the generous donation of a $2,000 pendant, donated by Dell Williams, which will be the grand prize in a raffle as well as "annieglass 13", a round platinum ringed platter donated by annieglass. One of the sixty-five Cruzin' Courses participants will be the lucky winner of this gorgeous gold and diamond pendant or the beautiful platinum platter.
In addition, this year we will make a donation to IMAGINE POSITIVE CHANGE, a new downtown program to address issues related to impoverished people on the streets of Santa Cruz. This program will create alternatives to giving money to panhandlers. On-the-street receptacles will encourage contribution to a fund to be administered by outreach social workers, providing them with cash to help the neediest with meals, housing, health care and other resources.   
Your participation is a tangible extension of Cruzin' Courses' long-term commitment to attracting women and families to downtown for shopping, recreation, fine cuisine, art, and community. We are dedicated to giving you a great experience that will encourage you and your friends to frequent the commercial heart of our community.  
We hope you will join the party on the evening of October 22 for this 4th annual Cruzin' Courses. The committee and I, with the dedicated support of the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, know you will have a wonderful evening.  
Please come stroll with us,   Cathy Schlumbrecht

First Stop

Museum of Art & History
Hunter Hill 208 Syrah Rose Sangria with Seasonal Fruit Kabobs
Grilled Firecracker Shrimp
Roasted Squash, Sweet Bell Pepper, and Queso Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Cream

then Onward To

Malabar Cafe
Malaysian Corn Soup
Corn chowder with coconut milk, spinach and lemongrass
OR
Mysore Dal
A hearty soup of Mysore dal, spinach and coconut milk and mild spices

Malaysian Mango Salad
Fresh mangoes, red peppers, Anaheim chilies and red onion tossed with a sweet spicy dressing and topped with deviled cashews
OR
Avocado and Beet Salad
Baked beets, avocado and arugula with red wine vinaigrette dressing

                                      
 

Next UP

Dell Williams Jewelers 
Brie, Oregon Beu, and Garlic Boursin with crackers along with chuncks of Sharp Cheddar, Havarti, Smoked Gouda, and Hot Pepper Jack cheeses
Bite-size cocktail meatballs in Zoccoli's own sweet and sour sauce
Icy-cold Pomegranate Martini's
Dell Williams will also be featuring designs by Jay Strongwater, Laura Gibson and Kosta Boda & Orrefors throughout its portion of the evening.                                     


  

While at Dell Williams Jewelers

RAFFLE
Diamond Pendant 
18-carat white gold Mirabelle Purse pendant set with 1.06  carats of champagne diamonds ($2000 value) courtesy of Dell Williams Jewelers

Time for the Main Event

Clouds
Grilled salmon
drizzled with a sweet island Ponzu sauce served over sticky sushi rice with ginger baby carrots
OR
Vegetarian stuffed peppers
roasted red peppers stuffed with a portobello-parmesan risotto in a light basil cream sauce
accompanied by garlic tempura zucchini fries
OR
Old-fashioned pot roast with horseradish cream
smashed red potatoes, carrots, and stout gravy
                                                                             

And Finally Just Desserts

Oswald
signature bread pudding with ice cream
OR
Chocolate soufflé with heavy cream
GIFT BAGS AND THE FINAL RAFFLE
annieglass 13
"Annieglass 13" ruffle platter. This piece has a thick undulating band of pure platinum and makes even the simplest dessert a masterpiece
courtesy of Annieglass
 
Cost  of the evening is $90 and includes all courses, entertainment and beverages as detailed.  Additional drinks may be purchased.
Raffle Tickets are $5 for one or $20 for 5.  These must be purchased online at the time of registration.
For more information, contact Cathy at 831.460.4057 


IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO THE EVENT...  
We recommend parking in the public garage at the corner of Soquel Avenue and Front Street, as this is where we will end the evening.

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DRIVE...
Promote safety and add to your fun by booking ABC Sedans & Limousines to transport you to and from this event in a town car.

Normally $62.60/hour per person, their rate to you for this special event is $40/hour per person (which includes the driver's tip!).  A town car seats up to 4 people, so coordinate with a few friends - you'll each be collected at and returned to your own home.  
ABC Sedans & Limousines is a woman-owned, local business, certified WBENC.      
Acknowledgements:
Hunter Hill Winery
Covello and Covello Photography
ToucanED
Annieglass
Alexis Party Rentals
Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce
Old School Shoes
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