OCTOBER 3, 2026 -DOORS OPEN AT 5PM.
What you need to know before you go!
See details below.
Schedule
5:00 – Doors Open / Silent Auction / Happy Hour
7:00 – Dinner / Live Auction / Raise the Paddle
8:30 – Live Music! Dancing to Baking with Julia
We can’t wait to see you and support South Sound CARE Foundation’s mission to help local patients facing cancer!
Here’s everything you need to know to make your auction experience fantastic:
Dress for the evening is casual—jeans are welcome and encouraged!
The Live Auction will be followed by live music and dancing with Baking with Julia —so wear your dancing shoes!
Doors open and drinks begin pouring at 5:00 pm.
Appetizers and raw bar Courtesy of Anthony’s Restaurants
Grazing table by the Vault Catering from 5-6:30.
See the Happy Hour Menu »
You can preview our incredible auction items prior to the event. Online Bidding Page
2026 Raffle: $2,500 cash! Sponsored by Addison Construction Supply
We have an incredibly delicious evening planned. Dinner will be served family style from The Vault. View the Dinner Menu »
Dessert Auction: The “Old School” Bid Sheets are back and waiting for you. Swing by on your way in, stake your claim, and lock in your favorite sweet treat!
Beer & Bites will take place at the Waterfront Venue: 9007 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA.
Parking is available in the Narrows Marina parking lot. Space is limited—please consider ride-sharing!
Wine Upgrades for your table are available for purchase at the venue!
For the red wine lover:
Figgins Estate 2022 Red Blend
Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Delille Cellars – 2022 Four Flags Cabernet
For the white wine enthusiast:
Delille Cellars –2023 Chaleur Blanc White Blend
Longshadows Dance Chardonnay 2023
Get ready to bid! Things to know.
You can bid at the event or even from home!
Search for packages by name or number by using the magnifying glass or by choosing a category under the menu.
You can Bid the next increment or Bid More than the next increment. If you choose Bid More you can set your max bid. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the auction closes.
To “watch” a package, select the star icon on the package.
You'll be notified if you're outbid at any point before the auction closes and you will see an Outbid notice at the top of your screen.
To get back to the main screen, click the house icon.
To view the packages you are bidding on, click the menu button and select Bids.
Happy Hour Menu
Steak on a Raft with Chimichurri
Royal Ranch New York strip loin with creamy mashed potatoes and chimichurri, served on a crisp croccantini.
Grilled Silver Salmon
Grilled silver salmon topped with tomato-basil butter and served over our signature cornbread pudding. Budd’s Favorite.
Oysters on the Half Shell
A selection of fresh oysters on the half shell, featuring Anthony’s Selects and Kumamoto oysters. (Oyster varieties are subject to availability.)
Hawaiian Ahi Nachos
Hawaiian-style ahi tuna nachos.
Budd Gould, Founder and Chairman
The South Sound CARE Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to everyone at Anthony's Restaurants following the loss of founder and chairman Budd Gould. His commitment to hospitality, community, and giving back helped shape Anthony's Restaurants, and those values continue to guide the company today.
Dinner Menu
Charcuterie & Cheese Display
A selection of charcuterie and cheeses featuring WSU Cougar Gold Cheese.
Fall Chopped Salad — GF
Mixed greens with fresh apple, dried cherries, pumpkin seeds, smoked feta, and blood orange vinaigrette.
Herb-Roasted Chicken — GF
Herb-roasted chicken served with a spiced shallot peppercorn sauce.
Beef Tenderloin — GF
Beef tenderloin served with a mushroom and red wine demi-glace.
Cougar Gold Mac & Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese featuring WSU Cougar Gold Cheese.
Crispy Maple-Bourbon Brussels Sprouts — GF
Crispy Brussels sprouts finished with a maple-bourbon glaze.
Fresh-Baked Focaccia
Freshly baked focaccia bread.
Just a little teaser to get you excited!
The Waterfront Venue Narrows Marina
9007 South 19th St #250
Tacoma, WA 98466
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— FRANK SENECAL, FOUNDER SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION
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