Way up Trinity Road, east of the Sonoma Highway at an elevation of 1725 feet above sea level, sits the headquarters of the Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Foundation. From that vantage point those intrepid volunteers can protect the ridge, their responsibility is all 7,200 acres of it, with a watchful and tell-tale eye. The tale that nobody wishes to be told is that of another fire.
On Aug. 6, the B.E.W. Productions is pulling out all the stops when they present the 26th annual Starlight Dinner and Auction. The event will be hosted by the good people at Gordenker Ranch in Glen Ellen, located at the very base of Trinity Road, and very much within the protection zone of those firefighters.
It is important to note that the MVFF is not part of the Sonoma Valley Fire District. Therefore, all fundraising by MVFF stays to support the equipment (including four fire trucks), two stations and the 12 volunteer fire-fighters on the mountain.
A multi-course meal will be prepared by Sonoma County Catering Company, which generously provided food and drink for the victims and the first responders during the Tubbs Fire of 2017. The event has become a favorite summertime celebration, one that features not only delicious food, but a welcome casual theme and atmosphere and splendid live music.
The band this year will be Joe Craven and the Sometimers. Craven is a supremely talented musician who can play seemingly anything. He has also played with seemingly everybody, from David Grisman and Jerry Garcia to Stephane Grapelli and David Lindley. His musical influences are as varied as his wardrobe, all coming together with a familiar and sometimes surprising ease.
In addition to the delicious meal and excellent live music, there will be a raffle and live auction. The event has always been a sell-out, and it is highly recommended that tickets be purchased soon. Tickets can be obtained at mayacamasvff.org.
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