Pictured is Life in Full Bloom, a 2022 Come to the Table Tablescape designed by Kim Carlson of Pea Pod & Juniper.

MAYVILLE — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Chautauqua County will hold its 15th annual Come to the Table fundraiser Thursday at The Chautauqua Suites in Mayville.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the live table auction starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission to the event is $20 and includes hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by Jamestown High School Chamber Orchestra, giveaways, live table auction, the chance to win a door prize and more. The public is invited.

Guests are invited to bid on themed tablescapes during the live table auction that have been designed and donated by local CASA supporters. Table themes include “Magnolia Silos – Remembering Our Weekend Getaway,” “Family Game Night,” “Amish Craftmanship,” “Tools for the Trade,” “Gone Fishing,” “Farmhouse Family Fun Time,” “Hand Made with Love,” “Happy Trails to You,” “My Party My Rules,” “Spa Day and Stay,” “Cows in the Garden,” “Dinner Under the Stars,” “Let’s Go to Camp,” “Taco ‘Bout a Fiesta,” “Beach Bums Adventure,” “Sit Down to Delicious,” and “An Artist in Me!”

Included in the live auction is a seven-night stay in a private condo in Myrtle Beach and a “A Heroes Dinner with Jamestown Fire Department” tablescape. The highest bidder will experience the opportunity to treat 11 guests to a homemade spaghetti dinner in the Jamestown Fire Department’s Station One made and served by the Jamestown Fire Department.

The mistress of ceremonies is Lisa Goodell, CASA finance committee member, accompanied by Andy Campbell as the live auctioneer. Tablescapes will be judged and awarded on categories including most whimsical, most artistic, most original, most elegant and people’s choice.

During the event, CASA will honor community members, organizations and CASA volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the program. The Donna Vanstrom Volunteer of the Year Award will go to Julie Ortendahl for her exceptional program volunteerism. The Mary Rogers Heart of CASA Award will go to Bob Rogers for his supportive board and community involvement. The Robert (Bob) Schnizler Justice for Children Award will go to the late Brenda L. Johnson for her passion of improving the lives of children. The Friends of the Community Award will go to Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union for their incredible support of area nonprofits.

The service auction offers bidders the opportunity to donate to one of the specific services of the CASA program and will consist of an hour of CASA advocacy for $15, lifebook program for $50, send a kid to summer camp program for $125, a month of CASA advocacy for $125 and a mega support package for $315.

“The service auction is a staple fundraiser during Come to the Table and offers our bidders the opportunity to directly benefit the children we serve,” said Kathy Park, executive director of CASA. “Children in the foster care system are often moved from placement to placement, with few belongings. Our lifebook program, for example, is a storybook that our CASA children create to help them track special memories and important life details that they can take with them always.”

Guests will have the opportunity to support the Mary Rogers Heart of CASA Fund.

“Throughout the years, Mary recognized that not all children start on an even playing field, and most children who live in poverty have more obstacles to overcome,” Park said. “She was aware of financial disadvantages to a child’s education and the ability to fit in with their peers.”

The fund will provide children in kindergarten through 12th grades needed educational resources, registrations, lessons, equipment, yearbooks, school outing fees, and other related resources.

Sponsors include: Alliance Advisory Group, Baird-The Haws Falasco Group, Caflisch Pallet & Wood Services, CBCo, Inc., Celoron American Legion, Chautauqua Chemical, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company, Chautauqua Suites, Community Bank, Cynde B. Photography, Cummins, Doris & Scott McLallen, Barton’s Home Outlet, El Greco Woodworking, Equitable Advisors, GA Family Services, Great Tree Inn, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Integrated Benefits Solutions, Jamestown Awning, LandPro, Lena’s Pizza, Liberty Solutions, Lind Funeral Home, Mayshark Builders, Quick Solutions, SKF, Sons of American Legion Squadron 1286, Southern Auto Exchange, The Balloon Company, The Chautauqua Center, The Resource Center, Trophy House, UPMC Chautauqua, Vintage House Design, Inc., Wegmans, Westfield American Legion Post 327 and YWCA Westfield.

Tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased from any CASA board or staff member or at the door. To become a sponsor, a table designer or to donate to the basket giveaway email Kelly Fiorella at kfiorellacasa@gmail.com. All money raised from Come to the Table are used to fulfill CASA’s mission of supporting volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in Chautauqua County. To make a tax-deductible donation send a check to CASA of Chautauqua Co., Inc. at 2 Academy St.., Suite 5, Mayville, NY 14757.