Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser

The Waterville Area Soup Kitchen is thrilled to bring you a break from winter with our first annual Tropical Winter Escape fundraiser!

Save the Date: Thursday March 20th, 2025. Doors open at 5pm.

Your Evening at the Elks will include:

• Door prizes (Entry is a part of each ticket):
  • Battery Jump Starter with Air Compressor ~ donated by Dean Dolham
    
  • Solar Device Charger and Solar Panel ~ donated by Dean Dolham
    
  • 1 Hour Couples Massage at Apollo Salon & Spa ~ donated by Dean Dolham
• Appetizers (heavy)
• Cash Bar (opens at 5pm)
• Proposed Menu:
  • Shrimp Bowl with Cocktail Sauce
  • Fresh Vegetable Tray with Special Dip
  • Cheese & Cracker Tray with Pepperoni
  • Finger Sandwiches
  • Swedish Cocktail Meatballs
  • Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces
  • Large Fresh Fruit Platter
  • Dessert Tray
  • Pasta Salad
• Entertainment provided by General Farwell ~ donated by the General Farwell
• 50/50 Cash Drawing
  
• Live and Silent Auction (donations still being accepted until March 19th at 12pm, please contact us if you're interested): Auctioneer is John Perry. (Some pictures of items will be posted to our Facebook Event)
  
  • Football signed by Doug Flutie & Football Stand ~ donated by Huhtamaki Food Service
    
  • 4 Tickets to see the Portland Sea Dogs ~ donated by the Portland Sea Dogs
    
  • 4 Tickets to see the Maine Mariners ~ donated by Maine Mariners
  • Football signed by David Andrews of the New England Patriots and a New England Patriots Winter Hat ~ football donated by the New England Patriots Foundation, hat donated by a friend
  • Hockey Puck signed by Danton Heinen of the Boston Bruins, Puck Display and a Boston Bruins Winter Hat ~ puck donated by the Boston Bruins, hat donated by a friend
  • 2025 Vehicle Maine State Park Pass, "Maine Bucket List Adventure Guide" and "Maine State Parks Adventure Book" ~ donated by Dean Dolham
    
  • A Cases of Paper Plates [4 available] ~ donated by Huhtamaki Food Service
  • A Mill Tour of Huhtamaki for 6 People (must be over the age of 13) [2 available] ~ donated by Huhtamaki Food Service
  • $50 Gift Card to the 107 Convenience Store ~ donated by The 107
  • $50 Gift Certificate to Lucky Panda ~ donated by the Lucky Panda
  • $30 Gift Certificate to Silver Street Tavern ~ donated by the Silver Street Tavern
  • Shopping Tote and Product from Maine Grains ~ donated by Maine Grains
  • Fisherman Sculpture ~ donated by Larissa Larrabee
  • Handcrafted Salad Bowl Set [2 available] ~ donated by the Maine Department of Corrections
  • Joseph's Steak House Cookbooks by Kevin Joseph ~ donated by Kevin Joseph & E. J. Fabian
  • $50 Gift Certificate to be used towards any Body Contouring Service ~ donated by Dr. Brian Gillis
  • $60 Gift Certificate for 1 Month of Lipo Shots [2 available] ~ donated by Dr. Brian Gillis
  • Kitchenaid Mixer ~ donated by Walmart
  • $25 Gift Card for Damon's [3 available] ~ donated by Dean Dolham
  • $25 Gift Card for Capzza's [3 available] ~ donated by Dean Dolham
  • $50 Gift Certificate for OPA's ~ donated by John & Teresa Perry
  • $50 Gift Certificate for Bacon Farm Maple Produces ~ donated by John & Teresa Perry
  • $25 Gift Cards for Joseph's Market [4 available] ~ donated by Dean Dolham
  • $50 Gift Card for Joseph's Market ~ donate by Dean Dolham
  • $25 Gift Cards for Maine Grains [4 available] ~ donated by Dean Dolham
  • Family Game Night Package (Assorted Games, $25 Capzza's Gift Card, Microwave Popcorn) ~ donated by Dean Dolham
  • BBQ Package (Cooler, Tongs, Grill Cleaner, $50 Joseph's Market Gift Card, $25 Damon's Gift Card) ~ donated by Dean Dolham
  • Brennan Bernardino Memorabilia: Autographed Photo and Red Sox Ball Cap ~ donated by Boston Red Sox
  • Yarn and Project Bag ~ donated by Yardgoods
  • Turkey Federation Print ~ donated by Larissa Larrabee
  • $25 Gift Card for Uncle Dean's [4 available] ~ donated by "a friend"
  • $25 Gift Card for Selah Tea [2 available] ~ donated by Nancy Sanford
  • Farberware 3qt Stock Pot and 3qt Saute Pan ~ donated by "a friend"
  • Tote with Dinner Plates, Flatware & 18oz Cups [20 available] ~ donated by Huhtamaki
  • Husqvarna Power Equipment 525 Trimmer ~ donated by Chase Toys
  • $50 Visa Gift Card [2 available] ~ donated by KSW
  • Bougie Basket (It contains a luxurious white blanket, a decorative pillow, two luxurious hand towels, 3 luxurious facial cleansing cloths, a facial roller, a sugar scrub, facial mist, and massage oil from Pickles, Potions, and lotions, 2 wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.) ~ donated by Carla Caron
  • Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven (6 qt basket) ~ donated by John & Teresa Perry
  • Lottery Tree ~ donated by Blue Sky Counseling
    
  • InTouch Newsletter Insert ~ donated by Kinberly Lindlof
  • Fresh Floral Design Class for 6 people (can be held in Waterville or Belgrade) ~ donated by Robin's Nest
  • Nautical Themed Fire Pit ~ donated by Maine Department of Corrections
  • 5 Bottles of Homemade Wine ~ donated by Alan Reynolds
  • 10x10x6 Canopy ~ donated by MSC Industrial Supply
  • Donation ~ donated by Nalco
  • Acorn & Beehive Bird House(s) ~ donated by Maine Department of Corrections
  • Gift Certificate for Membership to Waterville Creates ~ donated by John & Teresa Perry
  • Toy Wagon filled with Gardening Supplies and Books about Gardening for little ones ~ donated by Educare Central Maine
  • Half-Day Guided Fishing Trip ~ donated by Pine Grove Lodge & Cabins
  • 2 Handcrafted Wooden Benches and a Table ~ donated by Mr. Douin
• Comment Card Drawing: Everyone who fills out a comment card the night of event will be entered into a drawing that will be drawn at the end of the evening. Prize: 2 Tickets to the 2026 Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser event, 2 Soup Kitchen Hats, and 2 Soup Kitchen Tumblers. (or $100 off the purchase of a table)

Ticket prices are $50 per person or $350 for a table that seats 8. At this time ticket(s) can be purchased offline only. If you are interested, please contact us.

The Waterville Area Soup Kitchen is currently providing more than 75,000 meals a year to those in the Waterville Area who struggle with food insecurity.

To support our operation, we are reaching out to the community to help us accomplish our mission.

• SPONSORSHIPS: Each sponsorship comes with social media and event recognition, event tickets and entry into a drawing for a Spaghetti dinner at the Lighthouse for you and up to 50 of your closet friends. Sponsorship in now closed for this year. If you are interested in a sponsorship for our 2nd annual Tropical Winter Escape Fundraiser, please contact us at your convenience.
  • $5,000 Level - Comes with 2 tables (16 tickets) and Soup Kitchen Shirts
  • $2,500 Level - Comes with 1 table (8 tickets) and Soup Kitchen Cups
  • $1,000 Level - Comes with 4 tickets
  • $500 Level - Comes with 2 tickets
  • $250 Level
• DONATIONS for both silent and live auctions. For each donation you will be entered into a drawing for a Spaghetti dinner at the Lighthouse.
• ATTEND THE EVENT: Eat and be entertained. Bid on some great auction items.

 EVENT SPONSOR:

  Covering the cost of the Elks

SPONSORS:

  Sponsorship of $2,500

  Sponsorship of $2,500

  Sponsorship of $2,500

  Sponsorship of $1,350

  Sponsorship of $1,000

  Sponsorship of $1,000

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $500

  Sponsorship of $250

  Sponsorship of $250

 

ℹ️  If you are interested in

~ donating item(s) for auction (accepted until 12pm on March 19th)

~ sponsorship (is now closed for this year)

~ purchase ticket(s) (VERY limited tickets are still available, full tables are SOLD OUT)

please contact us as soon as possible!