ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A sold-out crowd of more than 700 guests enjoyed tasty cuisine by chef Tim Love and an intimate musical performance by Sheryl Crow as Tiger Woods hosted the exciting, fifth annual Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Grove of Anaheim. The concert event raised approximately $500,000 for the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC) , a one-of-a-kind, 35,000-square-foot youth-education facility located in Anaheim, Calif.
The exclusive VIP reception featured signature GREY GOOSE® Vodka cocktails coupled with unique hors d'oeuvres prepared by Love, along with a silent auction. Next, guests were treated to Love's three-course gourmet dinner featuring signature dishes such as rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, roasted acorn-squash chili relleno and jalapeno cornbread. During dinner, 14-year-old Dimple Chauhan took the stage and shared how the Learning Center has changed her life and given her a bright future. After an exciting live auction, actor Luke Wilson introduced nine-time Grammy winner Crow, who delivered a memorable concert featuring hits such as "First Cut," "Picture," "Change," "Strong Enough" and "Winding Road."
The live auction featured a number of exclusive packages for the ultimate sports fan, such as a package that included a pro-am spot at the 2009 Chevron World Challenge, hosted by Woods on Dec. 2-6, in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and a private putting lesson with Woods that raised $32,500; a trip to the 2010 Super Bowl in Miami that raised $28,000; a trip to the 2010 U.S. Open (golf) Championship in Pebble Beach, Calif., that raised $13,000; and an Anaheim Ducks private-party suite package that raised $11,000. Other items included an all-inclusive European river cruise that raised $17,000 and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Crow and Woods that raised $11,000.
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