St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church’s Women’s Guild is hosting the annual Christmas luncheon on Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Women over the age of 12 are encouraged to attend.
The event will be held in the church’s decorated Stacy Hall. This luncheon, a Santa Ynez Valley tradition for more than 40 years, opens with a reception featuring sparkling wine, beverages, and appetizers as well as an opportunity to browse and shop for gift baskets, wreaths, holiday garden items, Christmas decorations, arts and crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, marmalade, and more. At 12:30 p.m. a sit-down luncheon catered by New West Catering will be served.
“We welcome all women, young and young-at-heart, to join us in celebration of the Christmas season at our festive event,” Sue Doherty, 2017 Women’s Guild Christmas luncheon chair, said in a release. “In addition to the reception, boutique, delicious meal, and caroling, we also will have a raffle featuring items donated by local merchants.”
Live entertainment will be provided by members of St. Mark’s choir, directed by Marnie Olmstead and accompanied on piano by Beverly Staples. There will also be a Christmas carol sing-along.
The price is $40 per person, with all proceeds supporting St. Mark’s Preschool and programs for local families. Reservations are required; visit smitv.org for tickets. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church is located at 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. More info: (805) 688-4454 or visit smitv.org.
This article appears in Dec 7-14, 2017.