29th Manhattan Wine Auction raises $1.3 million for schools
by Mark McDermott Saturday evening, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation hosted the 29th annual Manhattan Wine Auction. The sold-out event, with an attendance of over 2,200 guests, netted $1.3 million for Manhattan Beach public schools. The Manhattan Country Club was entirely transformed, with over 50 restaurants, 80 wineries, breweries and distilleries circling the perimeter of the club and guest tables at the heart of the action on Center Court. The eateries showcased the South Bay’s finest chefs while wineries were pouring rare and specialty wines in the newly established Reserve Room and at Vineyard Courts throughout the venue. “The longstanding traditions that span nearly three decades are what bring guests back year after year,” said MBEF Executive Director Hilary Mahan. “We are so fortunate to live in a community with such an incredible outpouring of support, not only from our parents but from the entire community.” This year’s event was particularly meaningful as MBEF celebrated its 40th anniversary. In 1983, a small group of parents started the foundation with a few thousand dollars and a commitment to strengthening local public schools at a time when public funding…
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