Marin Art and Garden Center Annual Harvest Dinner

Marin Art and Garden Center Honors Longtime Board President Diane Doodah at Annual Harvest Dinner - Virtual Event

When: Wednesday, September 9th, 6-7pm

Where: YouTube Live—all registrants will receive a link prior to the event

What: Marin Art and Garden Center will celebrate its annual Harvest Dinner Fundraiser in a unique virtual format this year. The event will feature special guests, fun surprises, and a tribute to Diane Doodha, longtime President of the Board of Trustees, for her dedication to preserving the Center and stewarding it into a new era that will better serve the next generation of visitors.

This is typically one of Marin Art and Garden Center’s largest annual fundraisers and this year the donations are particularly important to support the gardens, grounds, and programs of the Center. Guests are invited to grab their favorite drink, open their computer and sit back with a homemade dinner (or order a special meal from Insalata’s – details below) and enjoy the evenings presentation.

Additional event options

Wine basket—$60

A beautiful bottle of red or white wine and some delicious snacks to go along with it, delivered to your door prior to the event! (Local Marin attendees only).

Dinner from Insalata’s—$50 per person

Order in advance and pick up from Marin Art and Garden Center on September 9th for a hassle-free and delicious dinner option.

Special Harvest Dinner Menu

Fattoush Salad

Grilled Salmon with Heirloom Tomato Olive Caper Relish

OR

Eggplant Tofu Napoleon (vegetarian)

Quinoa Tabbuleh

Mixed Bean, Fennel, Corn, Dill and Preserved Lemon Melange

Dessert: Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

About Diane Doodah:

As a native San Franciscan Diane grew up appreciating the beauty of Marin and moved here in 1978. She soon discovered the Marin Art and Garden Center and her appreciation for its beauty, history, and relevance to the Marin community has grown with her involvement in the Center. Diane began her career in education and progressed through research, administration, and business. She has managed non-profit organizations in the roles of executive director and board member. She worked in marketing and advertising, headed a small business, and led workshops and seminars for leaders of business and education. She has promoted the arts, education, ecological sustainability, and world peace through volunteer work on boards of directors for both profit and non-profit organizations. In addition to her role as President of the Board, Diane serves on the boards of The University of California Santa Barbara Alumni Association and The Marin Cultural Association. Diane received CVNL’s 2017 Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Board Leadership.

Public Information: This event is FREE and open to the public, but you must register to receive the YouTube link. Register at www.maringarden.org/harvest

Marin Art and Garden Center is an 11-acre historic property in Ross, California, that is open to the public free of charge from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The Center is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, and is supported by its community, including individuals, foundations and businesses who make financial contributions and sponsor events and programs. Marin Art and Garden Center is a special gathering place that celebrates learning, growth, and the beauty of nature; a place to be inspired, educated and entertained—or to just be. www.maringarden.org