October 5th fundraising event showcases local microbreweries, eateries & amazing raffle prizes!

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. – October 1, 2013 – The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library invites the local community to “Hops & Harvest,” a celebration featuring live music with pairings of food and drink from local microbreweries and restaurants on October 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Library. All proceeds will go toward supporting library programs, materials and supplies that benefit the entire community.

The evening will showcase great local craft beer from Santa Cruz Ale Works, Seabright Brewery and Discretion Brewing. Brewers will be on hand to discuss their craft and recommend food pairings. Attendees will also enjoy edible delights from local restaurants including Bruno’s BBQ, Mollie’s Country Cafe, and Santa Cruz Ale Works. Guests will be entertained by live music provided by local musician Howie Kimel.

Those in attendance have a chance to win raffle and auction prizes featuring autographed 49er memorabilia, a Weekend Golf Escape package, a Beach Getaway package, a movie poster signed by the original Star Wars cast and the biggest prize of all, a slumber party at the library! Dozens of additional prizes have been donated by our generous local business community, including gift certificates from Otoro’s, Chocolate Visions, Papa Murphy’s, Eric’s DeliCafe, Kao Sook, Starbucks, Round Table Pizza, Jia Tella’s, Café Carbonero.

Come and enjoy our area’s beautiful fall weather on the Library’s award-winning outdoor patio! Tickets to Hops & Harvest are $25, and may be purchased in advance or at the door at the Scotts Valley Library. Please join what promises to be a great evening for the whole community!

Local microbreweries and restaurants that would like to participate or donate, please contact Sylvia Lee at[email protected].

For more information on the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library, please go to: http://www.fsvpl.org/.