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It Happened - Our 2025 CRA Feast in the Forest. CRA’s Annual Feast in the Forest - a Polynesian / Hawaiin Expereince!
It was a fun time, great food, wonderful company…plus an auction of great items and experiences from members, local businesses and more. This year we are encouraging attire of your best Hawaiian shirts, puka shells and leis. Can anyone hula or blow a conch shell? Hawaiian themed attire was optional...but added to the fun. Dining & Beverages for all! At this years Feast in the Forest - we'll again enjoy a themed meal from our local award-winning Chef Tim Wood, of Woody's at the Airport, Del Mesa and CVAC too. Silent Action - a Big Success, with our Thanks! Our silent Auction Items were AMAZING this year once again. Stroll around the Auction tables as your arrive to check out the items and learn more. Simply sign the item description list provide with your bid - the highest bid per item wins. You don't need to be there to win as the highest bidder. Take these local business generous items (or certificates) home with you - while you support the programs, content and services your Carmel Residents Association delivers to you and our amazing community
In no particular order these items include (and see participating businesses in the image below):
* 13 gift certificates from our local eateries (ranging from $50-250 retail value) * 4 gift items including dog and hostess themed baskets, ceramic platter with Raku lesson * 3 gift certificates for Spa Services - Massage, Dermaplane and Woman's Hair Cut (ranging from $95-165 value) * 4 local entertainment tickets to go to - Monterey Symphony for 4, Carmel's iCantori for 2, Pac Rep Theater for 4 & Oct 11th Meet the Makers for 2 ($100 - $300 value) * 5 local activities - Pasadera Golfing for 4 ($1000 value), LINKS Virtual Golfing for 25 ($500 value), Princess Whale Watching for 2, Monterey Bay Football Club for 2, Mad Dogs bike rental and coffee bar certificate ($150 value) * AND Holiday in Puerto Vallarta for 10 days in a beach front condominium ($3000 value)
More Event Details
Last minute details can be found our event on this year's Feast in the Forest webpage here or call Nancy Twomey at 650-740-3477
Below you will find last years event details...some neighbors that you will see again in this year's Feast in the Forest. LAST YEARS (2024) - It's an annual "Roundup" of CRA Members & Guests Sunday, From 3-7PM September 8th    Indeed a great time had by all....plus some  And for those who Facebook, our member Stephen Woo again produced a great video HERE.
Dust off your Cowboy hats, boots, shirts with pearl button and fringes, and a bandana and head up the trails, just a bit north of our Village, for a great time had by all! (Western themed attire is optional...but adds to the fun) It's a Western themed Sunday afternoon gathering for y'all, this year. We're lookin' to round you all up to join us at the Indian Village at Pebble Beach for the CRA Annual Feast in the Forest - for some great BBQ grub and beverages and the best darn folks on the planet! Just like 2023, we again will have a Raffle of amazing items donated from local businesses and members. To add to the community fun and BBQ theme - optionally for those with cooking skills - bring a homemade pie to add to our Donation/Raffle table (see Raffle info below). Again we will enjoy the great foods by Chef Tim Wood, of Woody's at the Airport & Woody's at Del Mesa. Our great meal will be embellished with donations of harvested and created bounties throughout our region with vegetables from Swank Farms and thoughtfully paired beverages including Folktale Wines and Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro This event's grub will bring some great BBQ items, corn bread, salads, fruits, veggies and a fitting desert to delight us all. Details coming shortly and will be available on this page. Be Ready for Tapping to the Beat! Attendees enjoyed the great music of "The Edge" a live local western band - to add more fun to our afternoon's enjoyment. If you Facebook - check them out HERE.
Logistics and Reminders
Everybody participates in our great Raffle! 1 ticket per attendee is included and provided to all at the welcome/registration as you check in on Sunday. Drop half of your raffle ticket into the Raffle item container at the Raffle Desk for our drawing. Plus you could also purchase additional raffle tickets in support of Carmel Residents Association programs - while enjoying the great products and services throughout Carmel! Plus more raffle tickets are available for $10 each, or 5 for $40. Cash or Credit on site. We are compiling great items, contributions and gift certificates for the raffle and to add to funding upcoming CRA programs and for community benefits. These came from our great local businesses, and possibly some of you, plus some of your homemade pies too. Here is our Raffle roster list! Thanks to all who've contributed. Generous People & Businesses - Raffle Donation - Retail Value Ami Carmel - Orchid Plant - $80.00
A BIG Thank You to everyone for your support of Carmel Residents Association!
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