Join us! Women’s Moroccan Dinner & Fundraiser - EB
Posted by: “wen minkoff” wen.qbabe@gmail.com
Hi all,
I didn’t realize I was on the list with a different address and couldn’t figure out why this was bouncing back! Alas, here it is! Hope to see you there. wen
Hello LezDykes,
Are you up for a night of fun, food and entertainment? We have rented out Tanjia Moroccan Restaurant in Oakland on Saturday, September 20th, for a women’s “No on 8″ fundraising dinner. We have room for 80 fantastic women, and would love to see you there. All profits will go to Equality CA (www.eqca.org).
As you can probably imagine, we’ll have a large number of women over 40 there (so far all but 1 or 2 are), because women over 40 have waited the longest for these rights!
We expect to have a mix of couples and singles, but I must admit there are more singles than couples registered right now. So, whether you are married, want to get married someday or are just in favor of equal rights and folks getting to choose, come on out!
Read on, or go to http://www.wenandtara.com/Fundraising_Dinner.html for details. wen & tara
*Wen & Tara’s Fabulous “No on 8″ Fundraiser details:*
*WHAT:* Come spend a fabulous evening in Morocco! You’ll find fascinating women, a delicious 5-course meal served in the ambiance of a Moroccan tent, a belly dancer and other top-notch entertainment, plus a raffle & silent auction
*WHEN:* Saturday Sept. 20th, 6:30 pm
*WHERE:* Tanjia Moroccan Restaurant - 4905 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (at 49th near Walgreens)
*MENU:*
v Harira soup - spicy lentil bean soup (vegetarian) v Assorted Moroccan Salads - marinated eggplant, carrot, cucumber, tomatoes and roasted bell pepper v Fresh-baked bread, served warm v Bastilla - savory phyllo dough pastry stuffed with a choice of chicken, seafood or vegetarian filling v Your choice of one of the following entrees (served with couscous): o Chicken with lemon and kalamata olives o Chicken with honey and almonds o Lamb brochette o Shrimp with sharmoula sauce (a traditional creamy Moroccan sauce made with chicken stock) o Vegetarian tagine (vegetables served in a clay pot) v Fried banana with honey and fruit served with fresh mint tea.
Vegan options are available upon request. No host beverages; wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase from the restaurant. You may also bring your own wine for an $11 corkage charge paid directly to the restaurant.
*ENTERTAINMENT:* Two belly dancing shows!
Tap dance by Lynne Jassem, who worked as a professional tap dancer in NY and has danced with celebrities such as Tommy Tune and Gregory Hines.
A gorgeous singing performance and other fantastic entertainment is being finalized. Check back for details!
*COST: $65 donation - “Equality Rules!” $85 donation - “I’ve already bought the dress!” $100 donation - “Heck yeah… I LOVE gay marriage!!” $150 donation - “A 5-course meal AND support for gay marriage? What a deal!!” 150+ donation - “I demand equal rights!”
A minimum $65 donation is required to attend, and we encourage everyone to give whatever they can afford. To start the momentum, we’re throwing $500 into the pot. *What are equal rights worth to you?*
*HOW TO SIGN UP:* Signing up requires two actions on your part. But we promise they are easy and will result in a fantastic evening on September 20th!
*1. Submit payment* to secure your spot. You can pay by PayPal < http://www.paypal.com/> or check. To use PayPal, please visit http://www.wenandtara.com/Payment_Page.html . Alternately, if you wish to mail us a check, e-mail wenandtara@yahoo.com and we will supply you with our mailing address. *Please register early to ensure a spot!* We will start a waiting list once the event is sold out.
*2. RSVP: * Once you have paid, send an e-mail to wenandtara@yahoo.com with your name and entree/bastilla selections (see menu above). Please make sure to send your meal selections by Sept. 15th so we can give the restaurant a final count for each type of meal.
*DONATIONS:* Even if you cannot attend, please consider making a donation at http://www.wenandtara.com/Payment_Page.html Even a dollar helps! (Donations for this political effort are not tax deductible.)
*FAQ: *Got questions? Check out our FAQ at http://www.wenandtara.com/FAQ.html
*We hope to see you on the 20th for fun & fundraising!* Thank you! wen & tara
PS. If you would like to donate goods or services for the silent auction, please contact us. PPS. Don’t forget to forward this to your friends!