Chairs for Charity

Yes, it's musical chairs for adults - Extreme Musical Chairs!

In early 2008, a collaboration of three Calaveras non-profit groups formed to stage the first Calaveras Chairs for Charity event. The Calaveras Arts Council, Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and CCF realized that by collaborating, we could each benefit and share the work of hosting the event that we stage at the end of January.

Door prizes included a Saddle Creek Resort golf package.

Our successful 2009 and 2010 Chairs for Charity Events combined art, fun and fund-raising. Creative decorated chairs filled the Native Sons Hall in Murphys and several hundred guests enjoyed the food, the good-humor of Extreme Musical Chairs, the auctions, and the chance to win excellent door prizes.

Professional and amateur artists donated fanciful chair art.

Chairs were created by professional artists, budding individual artists and community groups. Profits were shared with those entering chairs and special awards went to the Best of Show entry. All three groups were pleased with the results of the event, and have begun planning the 3rd annual Chairs for Charity to be held January 29, 2011!

Guests enjoyed dinner amongst the artwork.