SHELTON, Wash. – Fantasy Forest 2018, A Benefit for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, is MGH Foundation’s ‘signature’ holiday fundraising event, and this year the ‘Great Gatsby’ themed event will be sponsored and hosted by Title Sponsor, Little Creek Casino Resort. It all begins with a Father-Daughter Night Out on November 9 at the Shelton Civic Center, and picks up again November 16 and 17 in the Event Center at Little Creek Casino Resort.
The four main events in this year’s lineup offer something festive for everyone in food, beverages, desserts, entertainment and dancing, while raising funds to benefit Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics.
Father-Daughter Night Out kicks off Fantasy Forest 2018 on Friday, November 9, with a magical evening for fathers and daughters of all ages at Shelton Civic Center, 525 W Cota St. in Shelton. The Civic Center will be transformed into a place of wonder and surprises in a 1920’s theme of ‘The Great Gatsby.’ This year, MGH foundation partners with Head Start by giving away all-expense paid, VIP admission packages to two girls and their fathers whose families are part of the Head Start Program. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30, and the event ends at 9 p.m. The evening includes a Silent Auction, Gift Shop and Fund-An-Item. Portrait packages will be offered by Cooper Studios. Tickets are $40 per person, reservations required. Purchase tickets online at www.masongeneral.comuntil November 5. For more information on the Father-Daughter Night Out event call (360) 427-3623.
Friday, November 16 presents the Business Luncheon & Confections Auction. Treat yourself to an afternoon escape – or better yet, bring the entire office for some holiday cheer! Fantasy Forest 2018’s beautiful tree display in the Event Center at Little Creek Casino Resort will get you in the holiday spirit while you are dazzled with tempting desserts to bid on and enjoy with friends! MGHF President Whitney Jones will once again be the emcee and auctioneer. The Event opens at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30, followed by the Dessert Auction and Fund-an-Item appeal from noon to 1 p.m. Checkout begins at 1 p.m. and the event ends at 1:30. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10, with reservations required.
Friday evening, the annual tasting event, Barrels & Brews – A Toast to Our Community celebrates Fantasy Forest 2018 and our community supporters in the Event center at Little Creek Casino Resort with a selection of Pacific Northwest wines, craft beers, live music and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Eat, drink and enjoy the festivities in an atmosphere of beautifully decorated designer trees created for this year’s ‘Great Gatsby’ theme of the Roaring Twenties. Little Creek Casino Resort is also offering special overnight stay rates for your convenience. Doors open at 5 p.m., with soft seating only, and the event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The event includes a live band, beer and wine sales and a Silent Auction. Tickets are $60 per person, reservations required, and guests must be 21 or older to attend (photo ID on request). Tickets purchased at the door are subject to a $15 surcharge.
Saturday, November 17, Little Creek Casino Resort hosts Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Annual Gala and Live Auction for the finale of Fantasy Forest 2018 – a must on your “To Do” list! Sponsored by Heritage Bank, the ‘Great Gatsby’ themed event invites you to dress up for a storybook experience among glittering designer trees, where you can show your support for MGH&FC and make a difference that touches the entire community. The Gala includes a no-host bar (1920’s attire suggested) with doors opening at 5 p.m., cocktail hour and Silent Auction 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the Gala Dinner and Auction Program at 6:30 p.m. Little Creek Casino Resort is offering special overnight stay rates and portrait packages will be available from Cooper Studios. Tickets are $175 per person, reservations are required, and ‘Premier, front-row seating’ tickets are $200 per person. Online ticket purchases are available August 1 to November 3, after which single tickets for the Gala and Live Auction must be purchased by calling the Foundation office at (360) 427-3623. For information on Little Creek Casino Resort’s special overnight rates, and to make reservations, go online to the Community Events page at www.MasonGeneral.com.
The ticket sales deadline for Father-Daughter Night Out is November 5; for all other ticketed events the deadline is November 12th. For more information or questions regarding ticket sales, call (360) 427-3623. Tickets are non-refundable, and only transferrable within a 72-hour notice (or by November 5, 2018).
MGH&FC is approved by the Joint Commission and is a licensed and accredited acute care hospital with a level four emergency trauma designation. MGH&FC now offers Virtual Care ‒ 24/7. For more information on Virtual Care or to find a health care provider, go to www.MasonGeneral.com.
