Tomorrow is the 27th Annual Gala and Auction for the Queen Anne Helpline, an organization dedicated to the motto “neighbors helping neighbors” by providing social services and assistance to community members in need.

The yearly event is the organizations biggest fundraiser, providing the financial backing for many of their programs and services. Attendees will be able to enjoy a wine tasting and hors d’oeurvres from local restaurants, including Five Spot, Paragon and Julia’s, and of course, a live auction.

“While we Queen Anne residents undoubtedly have felt our philanthropic pockets tighten because of economic hardships, it is an unnerving reality that scores of people who donated food and money to Seattle’s needy families last year - this year find themselves lining up for help. Which means your donations now are going farther than ever!  One enjoyable way to help our Queen Anne community, is simply attending the 27th annual Queen Anne Helpline Auction this Saturday,” auction committee member Kelley Face said. “Earnings from the Auction supports the Queen Anne Helpline in providing assistance and resources to elderly, disabled, and needy right in our neighborhood. It’s not only a worthy cause but it is a wonderful excuse to catch up with old neighbors and meet new ones!”

The gala starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 at the Swedish Cultural Center, located at 1920 Dexter Avenue N. Tickets are $100 per person, or $1,000 for a table of ten. For more information, click here.

According to Queen Anne Community Council Chair Ellen Monrad, tickets are still available. If you’d like to attend, contact her at elmonrad@gmail.com.