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Annual Fundraiser Held

Posted on Oct 13th, 2025

Photos John Swanson

Sponsor signs announce this year’s contributions at the annual FOR “Tiki Time" fundraiser.

Two hundred attendees, dressed in colorful beachwear, enjoyed food, libations, a live and silent auction and a gun raffle under the FOR San Bernard outdoor pavilion.

"Tiki Time" Annual Friends of the River Fundraiser Held on Sat Oct 11, 2025

It was a perfect fall evening with laid-back Tiki vibes, cold refreshments, great grub and a super neighborhood turnout! Decorating Committee Chairman Ange Ronayne and her crew performed superbly with colorful flowers, lei's, Tiki Torches, Tiki Bar, flying Toucans, tropical attire, and mumus creating an incredible tropical paradise.

An awesome auction was held with Bubba Whitten, auctioneer-entertainer, providing the communication skills and a very generous audience willing paid top dollar for the bounty!

Thanks to the FOR volunteers who stepped up to assemble the pieces to this tropical paradise and make it an awesome and enjoyable riverside event. And thanks to all who made a commitment to a better San Bernard River. The results of this fundraiser will help continue funding our many San Bernard River projects in 2026.