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Soroptimist holiday gala showcases the beauty of ballet
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Ballet dancers from Central West Ballet were on hand at the recent Soroptimist International of Oakdale holiday luncheon, where they performed a piece from “The Nutcracker.” Photo Courtesy Of Kaitlyn Hopkins

Members of Soroptimist International of Oakdale recently hosted Step Into the Magic of the Nutcracker, their holiday luncheon and fundraiser, complete with dancers from the Central West Ballet. With more than 200 tickets sold, it was another fun and festive fundraiser for the group.

A total of 30 brightly decorated opportunity drawing baskets lined the Gene Bianchi Community Center for the Dec. 4 event, filled with everything from fine wine to candles featuring holiday scents to pasta bowls including delicious goodies to share. The popular live dessert auction made a return appearance as well, with over 15 plates of items sold this year in the unique ‘bidding war for sweets’ fundraiser.

The door prize was tickets to see a special performance of The Nutcracker by the Central West Ballet at The Gallo Center in Modesto and guests were delighted when some of the performers from the Central West Ballet stopped by the luncheon to share in the magic and give a sneak peek of the show to the crowd.

For more information about Soroptimist International of Oakdale or any of their upcoming events, visit https://www.sioakdale.org/

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Members of Soroptimist International of Oakdale gathered recently for a fun, festive, and fundraising holiday luncheon, with a Nutcracker theme, dessert auction and plenty of opportunity baskets available in drawings, along with a door prize. Photo Courtesy Of Kaitlyn Hopkins