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Halloween Themed CHOC Guild Con

Halloween Themed CHOC Guild Con

Guests posing together at an outdoor tasting event

Some of the most compassionate witches, all dedicated volunteers of the CHOC Guild, flew in on their broomsticks and gathered beneath the twinkling lights of the Grand Gimeno Olive Grove for this year’s CHOC Guild Con. The evening was filled with festive fun, heartfelt stories, and uplifting news celebrating the spirit of giving. Each Guild showcased its creativity with a Halloween-themed centerpiece, from autumn leaves and Hocus Pocus magic to Cinderella and Frankenstein. The tablescapes transformed the venue into a charmingly spooky wonderland for all to enjoy. Guests indulged in a delicious spread of wood-fired Sweet and Salty and Mediterranean Veggie Pizzas, accompanied by Ensalada Las Mesas, Old-Fashioned Cookies, Carrot Cake, Pomegranate Lemonade, tea, and water. The menu was put together with the help of our event specialist, Lauren. Once everyone was settled, the evening continued with inspiring updates from a guest speaker and uplifting remarks from Jessica, CHOC Foundation’s Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Members from each Guild then took the stage to share exciting news about upcoming fundraisers and special events. As the night drew to a close, laughter filled the air, old friendships were rekindled, new ones were formed, and everyone left with hearts full of hope and anticipation for the wonderful things to come.

The CHOC Guild, over 60 years strong, is made up of volunteer members dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives. These passionate volunteers provide compassionate support by connecting with their local communities and raising funds for those in need. Together, the Guild has raised more than $37 million to help children go home healthy. Learn more about the CHOC Guild HERE.

Landscaped walkway beside the venue's white exterior walls
Guests wearing pointed hats at an indoor cocktail table
Catering staff serving food beneath courtyard umbrellas
Event information sign beside an outdoor display table
Charity information sign displayed outside the reception hall
Chef adding toppings to pizzas on serving trays
Catering team preparing pizzas at an outdoor counter
Stacks of prepared pizzas beside the outdoor cooking station
Decorative metal pumpkin on a web-covered event table
White pumpkin floral centerpiece beside a dark decorative bottle
Guests posing together at an outdoor tasting event
Guest wearing a pointed hat beside autumn flowers
Green pumpkin painted with a monster face
Guests selecting food from an outdoor serving counter
Large bowl of leafy salad with colorful vegetables
Cookies arranged on a tray at the serving counter
Small square dessert portions arranged on a white tray
Guests collecting desserts at an outdoor serving counter
Guest serving herself cookies beside the outdoor oven
Guest in a pointed hat selecting desserts at the counter
Guests assembling plates with salad and other tasting dishes
Chef slicing a pizza on a wooden preparation board
Guests selecting food from the courtyard tasting station
Round cocktail table with autumn flowers and pale pumpkins
Guests gathered around courtyard cocktail tables beneath string lights
Guests talking beside an autumn floral centerpiece
Outdoor tasting guests gathered among courtyard cocktail tables
Guests mingling in the courtyard beside purple flowers
Guests socializing beneath olive trees and string lights
Guest serving herself food at a sunlit courtyard counter
Three guests posing together with tasting plates
Guests seated at outdoor tables beneath courtyard trees
Guests mingling around courtyard cocktail tables
Guests seated at tables beneath courtyard olive trees
Guests posing beside a colorful floral arrangement
Guests posing around a flower-decorated cocktail table
Group portrait beneath courtyard trees

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