Celebrate Our Rivers @ Ripley's
Mark your calendar for this annual fundraiser...Saturday, November 6th, 2010. Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches.
Sponsors and donors...if you are interested in contributing to this fundraiser in support of the Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER Program, please contact us at 843-349-4007 for more information.
INVEST IN OUR RIVERS!
Past Roasts:
River Roast South @ Hobcaw Barony
Thanks to our sponsors, Bob Mimms of Litchfield Beach Fish House and Dave Epstein of New South Brewing Company, our 3rd Annual River Roast South @ Hobcaw Barony was a great success! The new facilities at Hobcaw Barony were perfect for our event.
The evening started off at 5 pm with our Annual Meeting for members held indoors at Kimbel Lodge. Winyah Rivers Foundation's Board of Directors were present and spoke a few words followed by a recap of our past year's activities by Waccamaw Riverkeeper, Christine Ellis.
Following our Annual Meeting, attendees took to the outdoors to enjoy the roaring fire in the outdoor fire pit and libations, with beer provided by our friends at New South Brewing Company. Soon the smell of delicious roasted oysters and other southern delights, prepared by Board Member Bob Mimms of Litchfield Beach Fish House, wafted through the air enticing everyone to grab a plate and sit down in the adjacent screened in building.
Under an almost full moon and despite the cooler temperatures, a great evening of food, fun and fundraising was had by all. Thanks to our sponsors, Litchfield Beach Fish House and New South Brewing Company, and to all who supported us and our mission to protect our local rivers.
Celebrate Our Rivers @ Ripley's, Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Celebrate Our Rivers took place at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, November 7th and lived up to the promise of a not-to-be-missed event!
Thank you to all our supporters, including our donors, attendees, volunteers and especially our Event Sponsors!
River Roast South, Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Thanks to those who joined Winyah Rivers Foundation and the Waccamaw Riverkeeper at Kimbel Lodge for our 2nd annual River Roast South, on Thursday, January 29th. Attendees enjoyed oysters and a southern buffet provided by Bob Mimms at Litchfield Beach Fish House, beer from New South Brewing Company, wine and live entertainment from The 69 Band. Thank you to all who donated and participated in this fun event!
River Roast @ Ripley's, Saturday, November 8th, 2008
It was another successful evening in support of the Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER® Program on Saturday, November 8th, thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants!
Hosted by Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, our guests enjoyed not only the venue itself but also the annual Festival of Trees and the wonderful food and services provided by the Chef and staff at Ripley's. Thank you to Peter MacIntyre, General Manager of Ripley's and Treasurer of Winyah Rivers Foundation, and his staff for providing the wonderful venue, staff and services.
Many thanks to our advertising sponsors, WPDE News Channel 15 which produced the commercial for our event, and NextMedia, which advertised our event on its digital billboard on Hwy 17 near the intersection with Hwy 707. We very much appreciated the exposure these sponsors provided for our event.
Other sponsors helped to support our event, some old friends and some new, including:
Thank you to each and every one of our sponsors for their support! Click here for our Sponsor Sign.
This year we had over 110 silent auction items, generously donated by local companies and individuals. Thank you to each and every one of our donors for their generosity and support!
It wouldn't be an event without attendees so we thank each and every one of you who attended and made our event a successful fundraiser for the Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER® Program.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE WACCAMAW RIVERKEEPER® PROGRAM!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The 2009 River Roast @ Ripley's is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th.
River Roast South 2008, Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Back by popular demand, River Roast South, held on Saturday, March 1st, brought river-loving folks back to Kimbel Lodge at Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown for an evening of food, fun and fellowship in support of the Waccamaw Riverkeeper® Program. With delicious food catered by our friend Bob Mimms at Litchfield Beach Fish House, great beer donated by our friend Dave Epstein at New South Brewing Company in Myrtle Beach, and lively music provided by the band, Mr. Too Tight, a great time was had by all! Thank you to these fine folks and to all who attended!
Very special thanks to our sponsors!
Bob Mimms who provided the delicious food, including oysters, from the Litchfield Beach Fish House.
Dave Epstein who provided the beers from New South Brewing Company.
The band, Mr. Too Tight, who provided the music that night.
River Roast 2007, Saturday, November 10th, 2007
The 2007 River Roast Silent Auction, held on Saturday, November 10th, was even bigger and better this year! This annual benefit is in support of the Waccamaw Riverkeeper® Program, helping us to carry out our mission to protect, preserve, monitor and revitalize the health of the lands and waters of the greater Winyah Bay watershed, focusing on local activism through the Waccamaw Riverkeeper® Program.
Very special thanks to our sponsors!
Host Sponsor
Ripley’s Aquarium and Peter MacIntyre, WRF Board member and General Manager of Ripley’s
Guardians of the River
Hal and Alice Vivian, longtime supporters of the Program
Palmetto Chevrolet, owned by Bill Marsh, WRF Board member
Protectors of the River
M. Robin Morris, For All Your Life Matters
Centex Homes and Richard Preedom
Dave and Barb Postles, WRF Board member
Donna and David Scott, WRF Board member
Thank you to all of our wonderful donors who contributed many sought after items for our Silent Auction!
Thank you to our volunteers who planned and participated in the evening!
And thank you to all our supporters who helped make our event so successful!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The 2008 River Roast Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th.
Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER®, Christine Ellis | Center for Marine and Wetland Studies | Coastal Carolina University
1270 Atlantic Avenue | Conway, SC 29526 | (843) 349-4007 | WRK@coastal.edu
Winyah Rivers Foundation is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit charity.
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