Friends of Carden invite you to Havana Noches, A Benefit for Carden School of Santa Cruz Join us Saturday, May 17th. From 3:30 until 8:00, at the Friends of Carden annual fundraiser. There will be fun for everyone! This is an adult event, but childcare will be available. Tickets are $47 per person and include a delicious dinner catered by Havana Cuba Restaurant of San Jose, beer, wine and a Mojito Bar. Our silent and live auction includes vacation destinations, weekend getaways, a laptop computer and a Nintendo Wii. Dance to the classic rock music of the Silverbacks and enjoy a professional Latin dance performance.  Dinner Catered by Habana Cuba Restaurant of San Jose Beer, Wine, and Mojito Bar Professional Latin Dance Performance Live Classic Rock Band Comprising of High-Tech Execs (thesilverbacks.org) Live and Silent Auctions including: Vacation Destinations (Key West, Disneyland, etc.) Aerial Sunset Tour of the Santa Cruz/Monterey Coastline Ice Cream and Play Parties, Lunch and Play Dates with Carden Teachers Free Dress for A Week (Whole Class) and Exclusive Carden Parking Space Weekend Getaways (San Francisco, Bernardus Lodge, Ritz Carlton, etc.) HP Laptop Computer / Nintendo Wii Game Console System Jewelry from The Vault Gallery in Santa Cruz Over 200 Gift Certificates, Merchandise, and Local Services that are donated by Local Businesses, Carden Parents, Friends, and Family (includes many Winery Tours, Tastings, and/or Group Parties) The event takes place at Carden School of Santa Cruz, 319 La Fonda, Santa Cruz, CA. For tickets or more information, please contact Haydi Danielson at 460-2600 or Parise Pak at 458-2700 Tickets are $47  Buy online If buying tickets on line, list names in the message box so we can send you a BID card for each person or call us at 458-2700.    All proceeds directly benefit programs at Carden School of Santa Cruz.    2007 Auction Barn dance, barbeque, and auction Come on over and join the fun at a barn dance, barbeque, and auction on May 19th. From 3:30 until 7:30, the Friends of Carden non-profit organization is hosting this fundraising event at the Carden School of Santa Cruz . “This is our most exciting event of the year,” says Susan McKay, President of the Friends of Carden. “Everyone has such a great time. It is wonderful to raise money for such a terrific school.” We will have line dancing lessons with Bruce Ink and a live auction emceed by Auctioneer Paul Swiencicki. Auction items include one-week stays in Key Largo and Mexico, a romantic weekend for two at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley, his and hers cruisers, and gift baskets for local businesses.  Heathen Hill will play live music for your enjoyment while you feast on freshly barbequed ribs and chicken as well as chili, biscuits, salad, beer, wine, and dessert. There will be fun for everyone! This is an adult event, but childcare will be available. Join us at the Carden School of Santa Cruz campus at 319 La Fonda Ave. in Santa Cruz. All proceeds are used for enrichment programs at the Carden School of Santa Cruz.