Casually Elegant Cocktail Reception
Celebrate in style while supporting a great cause! Mix and mingle with friends, neighbors, and colleagues at this festive events celebrating Bristol Community College. Savor the delicious food prepared by the Venus de Milo while sipping complimentary cocktails. Admission is $75 per person. Proceeds from this event will help BCC students achieve their dreams. Keep your eyes open for our special guest!
Bristol Raffle
New this year – a different kind of raffle.
Imagine winning a weekend at the beautiful Equinox Spa and Resort in Manchester, VT, a private Narragansett Bay cruise with 14 of your closest friends, or a basket of gift certificates to the very best restaurants. Drop your ticket in front of the item you most desire, and we’ll draw the winners at the end of the evening. You need not be present to win.
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are one for $20, four for $60, and seven for $100
Raffle Items:
Weekend at Equinox Golf Resort and Spa, Manchester, VT
Donated by: Carol Michael ‘70
Resting on 1300 acres under the shadow of Vermont’s Green Mountains in the quaint village of Manchester, the Equinox Golf Resort and Spa blends historic charm with a bounty of modern comforts. Whatever the season, this getaway is sure to please.
Fabulous gift basket from Dale Ferris and Venus De Milo
Donated by: Dale Ferris
Our reputation precedes us. The Venus de Milo Restaurant has been a landmark in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island for 45 years. Renowned for our Minestrone Soup and award winning Clam Chowder, Emeril Lagasse has also proclaimed that Venus de Milo has the “best Baked Stuffed Lobster in Southern New England.” We here at the Venus are proud of our long lasting reputation of great cuisine and impeccable service, and are thrilled to also offer many of our most desired items through our daily take-out and mail order menus.
2 framed photographs by Scott Demello
Donated by: donated by Scott ’88 & Rosemary Demello ’81
Both photographs measure 12x16 and are matted to 16x20 and are printed with archival inks.
"Little Compton Shore", was a Judge's Pick at the 4th (2009) Annual Photography Exhibition at the Four Corner Arts Center, Tiverton, Rhode Island. The photograph looks north over the Sakonnet River late in the afternoon from Little Compton.
"Fall Baxter State Park", shows New England foliage during a rain storm in Baxter State Park in Maine.
Basket of restaurant gift certificates
Donated by: the BCC Foundation Board and local restaurants
Keep your taste buds tingling for months to come with these gift certificates to fabulous eateries around the SouthCoast. From the Waterfront Grille, Cork Wine and Tapas, Not Your Average Joes, TA Restaurant, Venus de Milo, Fall River Country Club and more, this collection is already worth more than $500, and growing every day.
Basket of cooking items including cooking lessons from Chef Henry
Donated by: Henry Bousquet ‘98
Chef Henry has been a fixture on the SouthCoast for years; as restaurateur and chef of notable eateries such as Cobblestone and the Ice Chest. His cooking basket is full of indispensible tools, and includes cooking lessons in your home. Take your meals to the next level with this basket!
Donated by: Holiday Travel of Westport and Fall River
Take a trip back in time to a more graceful era. The stately white Greek Revival houses built by the whaling captains have been carefully maintained creating a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century. The quaint downtown situated on Edgatown Harbor offers many shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities. The two bedroom house is located at Robinson’s Resort near Katama Beach and is a short bike ride or bus trip to downtown. The house is available between November 7, 2009 to May 5, 2010 or September 15, 2010 to November 1, 2010.
Collection of Joseph Abboud ties
Donated by: Riverside Manufacturing and College Trustee Tony Sapienza
Ladies go crazy for the sharply dressed man, and nothing is more stylish than Joseph Abboud, made right here on the SouthCoast. For yourself or as an uncommonly fine gift, this collection will have you ready for the holidays and beyond.
Narragansett Bay cruise for 14 people, including ice and captain
Donated by: Norm Lecomte
Lobster Basket
Donated by: Tichon Seafood, David’s Fish Market, Pamela Colaneri and Seapowet Shellfish
Eight live lobsters, a dozen oysters, and everything you need to enjoy this taste of the sea. Rolling wicker basket with fabric insert includes: Service for 4: Mary Lake-Thompson Enamelware (dishwasher/oven safe - chip resistant), Dinner Plates, Salad/Bread & Butter Plates, Soup Bowls, Dinner Tumblers, Coffee Mugs, Butter Warmers, Lobster Crackers/Picks, Lobster Tray, and Pot Holders.
The sun sparkling, the waves splashing gently, and you hosting 14 of your closest friends as Captain Norm Lecomte takes you out on his cruiser. Perfect for any small celebration – birthday, anniversary, or a perfect way to pop the question! Availability by mutual agreement. 
This event is sponsored by Citizens-Union Savings Bank