The 22nd Annual Taste of the Cove is August 30th

This is a press release from Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice:

Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice invites you to end your summer on a high note by attending the 22^nd Annual Taste of the Cove on August 30^th from 1-5 pm at Mal Coombs Park in Shelter Cove. This event will feature a wild-caught fish, tri-tip or tofu dinner, along with some tasty side dishes to make your palate jump. Gyppo Ale Mill will once again be providing beer on tap, and wine from local vintners including Briceland and Whitethorn Vineyards will be poured. Cove Connect, formerly known as the Shelter Cove Pioneers, will be selling delicious desserts, with proceeds going to Hospice.

Admission is $35 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12, children 5 and under are free, and $10 for admission without dinner.  (Please, leave your dogs at home.)

Three local bands (Ray Bevitori & Friends, Route 66, and Rock Stew) will be performing to keep the good vibes flowing throughout the day. In addition, there will be fun activities for youngsters in the Kidz Zone.

The Pure Indulgence Raffle will feature two incredible prize packages, including some special treats, such as a one night stay at the Benbow Inn and a beautiful handmade quilt by local quilter Regina Miclette. Prizes also include wine, massage, body care items, gift certificates for local eateries, tee shirts, artworks, and more. Raffle tickets are available in advance at the Hospice office in Garberville and at Exhale in Redway, and they will be sold at the event as well.

Heart of the Redwoods would like to say a special thank you to the generous sponsors of this event: The Boot Leg, The Bourassa Family, Clover Willison Insurance, Community First Credit Union, Dazey’s Building Supply, Desiree Avila Group EXP Realty, Family Tree Service, Green Ox, Gyppo Ale Mill, Huckleberry Hill Farms, Madrone Realty, Napa Auto,

NorCal Mechanical, Pacific Sun Construction, Pharming Humboldt Dreams,

PV Cables, Ray & Denise Wilcox, Ridgeline Farms, Rotary Club of Garberville, Sea Hawk Sport Fishing, Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, Southern Humboldt Healthcare District, Steve Dazey, and Whitethorn Construction.

Taste of the Cove is pleased to showcase local musicians every year at our event.  This year’s performers will represent a variety of genres from upbeat covers, to swing and Latin Jazz to indie pop and rock for your listening (and dancing!) pleasure.

Ray Bevitori & Friends:  This perennial favorite will start the day out with some foot-tapping tunes and upbeat covers.  Frontman and guitarist Ray Bevitori (“The Singing Fisherman”) will be joined by Michael Curran on drums, Dennis Mayer on bass, and maybe a few other guest musicians as well.

Route 66: This Southern Humboldt quartet plays songs from the great American Songbook, swing and Latin tunes and even a little Stevie Wonder. Vocalist Joani Rose will be accompanied by veteran jazz musicians Jim Wilde on guitar, Francis Vanek on tenor saxophone and Michael Curran on drums.

Rock Stew: Rock Stew is a band of locals stepping out of the garage to offer up an eclectic blend of covers. From alternative, indie & pop punk genres to old favorites from the 70s, 80’s and beyond; a bubbling cauldron of vocals and percussion that is sure to satisfy your musical appetite.

Featuring Denise Reid on drums, Arlin Reid on guitar, John Taloff on bass and vocals, Reta Willmore on vocals and percussion, Kai Wokanovicz on guitar, and Maureen Smith, vocals and percussion.