Mrs. Mullen's Closet Fundraiser: Life is Good on the Mountain
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Life is Good on the Mountain is a benefit event for Mrs. Mullen’s Closet Benzie County, an ongoing county-wide project quietly providing for students and families in need through requests made by Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools and Benzie Central Schools staff members.
Time: 6pm - 11pm
Location: Northwest Territories at the Crystal Center
Attire: Resort Casual
Tickets
$55 per person - Includes $20 donation to Mrs. Mullen's Closet, appetizers, dinner, dessert, live music, and one drink ticket.
Advance ticket purchase is required. Ticket purchase available online or through the Membership Department at membership@crystalmountain.com or at 231-378-2059 . Limited seating, reserve your spot today!
For more information, please reach out through Facebook at: Mrs. Mullen's Closet Benzie County.
Donations
If you can't attend the fundraiser but would still like to donate to support Mrs. Mullen's Closet, please make checks out to Mrs. Mullen's Closet Benzie County .
Checks can be mailed to:
Community Foundation for Oceana County
P.O. Box 902
Pentwater, MI 49449
Event Donor Match
During the fundraising event on October 28, we have two separate donor matches to benefit Mrs. Mullen's Closet. The first donor match will donate up to $5,000 (a total match up to $10,000) and the second donor match will donate up to $2,500 (a total match up to $5,000) resulting in up to a $15,000 donation to Mrs. Mullen's Closet. Donor envelopes will be available at each table. Most types of payment forms will be accepted.
Schedule
5:45pm: Registration and Cash Bar Opens
6pm - 6:45pm: Social Hour with Hors d'oeuvres
7pm: Dinner
8pm: Presentation
8:15pm: Live Auction
8:30pm - 11pm: Live music from Feral Cats Deluxe (Sponsored by Stormcloud Brewing Company & Iron Fish Distillery )
Menu
Cheese Board
Chef's selection of gourmet cheeses and flatbread crackers
Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Berry Display
Pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, grapes, and seasonal berries with French vanilla yogurt dip
Tuscan Caesar Salad Bar
Romaine & Tuscan lettuce, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, focaccia croutons, Caesar dressing
Garlic Ciabatta Rolls
Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegan Pumpkin Bisque, Potato & Leek Soup
Homemade Meatlovers Lasagna
Natural beef, fennel sausage, salami, & house basil marinara
Chicken Tortellini
Spinach, roasted garlic, Parmesan reggiano Alfredo
Plated Pumpkin Cake
Maple pecan reduction
Live Auction Items
First “Plaques on the Back” on Ridge Chairlift - Donated by Crystal Mountain
Through partnership with Crystal Mountain, you have the opportunity to be a part of Mrs. Mullen’s Closet “Plaques on the Back” program on the Ridge Chairlift. You choose the chair number (1-43) and your plaque will be the only one with a name plate for the 2023-2024 winter season. The remaining 42 plaques will be sold and installed at a later date.
Bourbon Barrel Table and Chairs - Donated by Matt and Wendy Morrow
Each chair is hand crafted from a single barrel. The table is crafted from the end of a single barrel. The chairs and table are finished with an exterior grade coating. No bourbon was harmed in the making of these chairs.
“Think Snow” Hanging Quilt - Donated by Nancy Bartlett
Nancy has donated several quilts to MMC over the years. "Think Snow" was pieced together by Nancy Bartlett and quilted by Karen Ivas. The wall hanging is 48" square.
Golf for 3 at Crystal Downs - Donated by Susie Voltz
Golf for three at Crystal Downs Country Club in Frankfort. Crystal Downs has been ranked as high as #11 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. The par four 5th hole and the par five 8th hole are frequently cited as two of the greatest golf holes in the world. Suzy will also treat the threesome to lunch after the round.
Refurbished Cheers Chair - Donated by Crystal Mountain
Take home a piece of Crystal Mountain history. From the original Cheers Chairlift at Crystal Mountain, this vintage chair is more than a half century old! Meticulously refurbished by the talented local artist Matt McPhearson of My Metal Medium, this Cheers Chair is a must-have for any skiing enthusiast or collector of vintage memorabilia.
For more information, please reach out through Facebook at: Mrs. Mullen's Closet Benzie County.
About Dyanne Mullen
Mrs. Mullen's Closet was set up in memory of Dyanne Mullen, a principal at Hart Public Schools and part-time resident at Crystal Mountain. Dyanne was instrumental in making sure all students in her building had necessary clothing all year. When Dyanne passed away in 2010, Mrs. Mullen's Closet was started in her memory to continue to help students in Hart. Through Crystal Mountain's generosity and the tireless work of other volunteers, Mrs. Mullen's Closet - Benzie County has been established to support students in all Benzie County schools.