The South Bay Alliance will present a rib feed prepared by Jesse
Nazzal of Betsy’s Restaurant on Sunday, July 13, benefiting
ChildSpree.
The South Bay Alliance will present a rib feed prepared by Jesse Nazzal of Betsy’s Restaurant on Sunday, July 13, benefiting ChildSpree. As an added attraction, the event will coincide with a free jazz concert at the community center’s outdoor amphitheater.
ChildSpree is a back-to-school clothing shopping spree for the local children most in need and paid for through fundraisers and donations. This year’s ChildSpree will be held Aug. 9.
Gina Six, a ChildSpree organizer, said this would be the event’s first year without volunteer stalwart Ken Tougas, who died May 15 and who had been the event’s guiding force.
“South Bay Alliance was formed with assistance from, and in memory of, our dear departed friend Ken Tougas,” Six said. “One of the goals of SBA is to assist Ken’s friends in carrying on his dreams for the community.”
This year’s event is being met with enthusiasm. Steve Kudo is working to help set up this year’s event. He says that he is looking forward it, but there is a lot of work.
“We under the gun with Ken’s passing,” he said. “We’re scrambling, but we’re doing the best we can.”
Kudo worked last year’s ChildSpree and says it was a fun time.
“The kids had a great time, the escorts had fun, all in all it was a great experience for all”
The Rib Feed will be held along with the second of the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center’s free summer concerts on Sunday, July 13, from 4-6 p.m. Dave Barrett’s School of Blues featuring John Garcia, will play in the outdoor amphitheater at Dunne Avenue and Monterey Road.
ChildSpree is co-sponsored by Mervyn’s Morgan Hill. The store provides backpacks, a 10 percent discount on all ChildSpree purchases during the event and offers store and employees’ help during the two hours the children shop for $100 worth of new school clothes. Each year, the goal is to provide for 200 children.
A minimum $10 donation each for each rib dinner includes Jesse’s popular ribs, baked beans, Jesse’s one-of-a-kind garlic bread and a green salad. Beverages will also be available for purchase. The barbecue will be set up in the parking lot, so rib enthusiasts can either take dinners home or stay and enjoy the concert.
Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the event so buying tickets in advance is suggested. Tickets will be available at Betsy’s Restaurant in Tennant Station; Cochrane Storage, 411 Woodview Ave.; San Pedro Storage, 222 San Pedro Ave.; Jody’s Junction, 35 E. First St., Heritage Bank, 18625 Sutter Blvd.; Morgan Hill Times, 30 E. Third St.; or the MH Community Center (ask for Laura), Monterey and Dunne.
The SBA also welcomes volunteer chaperones for a child at the Aug. 9 ChildSpree event. Please phone one of the above numbers to volunteer.
Checks for donations to ChildSpree are welcome and should be made payable to South Bay Alliance – ChildSpree, P.O. Box 1179, Morgan Hill, CA 95038. Anyone with a service or product that could add to the event is encouraged to call.
For further details, visit www.YourMorganHill.com/ChildSpree
To reserve barbecue tickets by phone, call 776-2792 (message phone) or 776-3222. voice).
