**Space is limited! It is highly recommended people secure tickets in advance.** The SWOCC Foundation and OCCI invite guests 21+ years old to attend Uncorking Opportunity! on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025from 6-8 p.m., at OCCI, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Tickets are $95 per person, available at www.socc.edu/give. This is the Foundation’s annual scholarship fundraiser and biggest event of the year. Enjoy an evening of conversation and delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by student chefs and specially paired with Oregon wines provided by well-known wineries from the Rogue, Umpqua and Willamette Valleys (there will be 6 wine & food pairings). The event also features both a silent and small live auction of adventures and fun learning opportunities.
Thanks to sponsor support, 100% of ticket proceeds and funds raised go to scholarships for culinary students and others pursuing degrees and training at Southwestern’s Coos and Curry campuses.
This year’s sponsors to-date include: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Coos Bay Vision Center, Umpqua Bank, Bradford McKeown Financial Advisor, The Mill Casino-Hotel, Elk Cove Winery, Kriselle Cellars, Willamette Valley Vineyards, King Estate among others.
Examples of some of the auction adventure items include:
- Tickets to an exclusive Winemaker’ Dinner featuring King Estate Vineyards and the college’s culinary competition team in April 2025
- Private OCCI Group Cooking Class
- Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
- One-Week Stay in Hawaii
- “Name Your Own” Scholarship
…and so much more!
Reservations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Questions? Contact the SWOCC Foundation at 541-888-7209 or email [email protected].
SWOCC Foundation Uncorking Opportunity!
Event Venue
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, Swocc Parking Lot #1, Coos Bay, OR 97420, United States,Coos Bay, Oregon
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