Participants enjoyed a delicious Mexican buffet with food provided by some of the best restaurants in town, along with Spanish-style entertainment and a tearful testimony from a young mother whose child God saved through LifeSavers Ministries and the Elizabeth League. St. Gianna's Home, a new maternity home which is being prepared in the former Aunt Cherie's Home building was also announced at the dinner. The evening ended with a time of friendly competition over various auction items donated by generous local businesses and individuals.

Menu: Tortillas Chips and salsa Rice Beans Enchiladas Chile Verde Posole Tacos Burritos Fajitas Taquitos Flautas Quesadillas Cake Fruit Bars ...and more Drinks: Champurrado Agua de Melon Agua Frescas Pepsi Diet Pepsi Mountain Dew

Restaurants and others providing food: El Pueblo (chips and salsa) - 9705 Main St., Lamont La Colonia (rice) - 1809 Potomac Ave., Bakersfield El Adobe (cheese enchiladas) - 2620 Ming Ave., Bakersfield Don Perico (chicken enchiladas) - 4701 White Ln. #D, Bakersfield Santiago's (chile verde) - 727 S. H St., Bakersfield La Costa Mariscos (cheese enchiladas) - 716 21st St., Bakersfield El Herradero (flautas, quesadillas, champurrado, agua de melon) - 3201 F St. in the Montgomery World Plaza, Bakersfield Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill (taco sampler) - 9200 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield El Patio (chicken/steak fajitas) - 13001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield El Casador (taquitos) - 3500 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield El Charro (beans) - 700 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield El Jacalito (cheese enchiladas) - 10110 Main St., Lamont El Portal (party platter) - 6641 Ming Ave., Bakersfield El Taco Loco (burritos) - 2301 Panama Ln., Bakersfield La Cabanita (cheese enchiladas) - 1609 Highway 46, Wasco Pollo Del Norte (beans) - 2105 Edison Hwy. in Plaza Del Pueblo at Mercado Latino, Bakersfield Alexi’s (beans) - 912 7th St., Wasco Rigo's Tacos (chips and salsa) - 2199 1/2 Edison Hwy., Bakersfield Zarate Mexican Restaurant (chips and salsa) - 212 Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin El Pollo Loco (bean and cheese burritos) - 3701 California Ave., Bakersfield Taco Pronto (party platter) - 4800 White Ln. #H, Bakersfield La Bonita (tortillas) - 1813 E. California Ave., Bakersfield La Nortena Bakery (tortillas) - 1000 F St., Wasco Angelica’s Bakery (cakes) - 507 E. California Ave., Bakersfield La Rosa Fruit Bars (fruit bars) - 1317 Niles St., Bakersfield Teresa's Taco Villa (chips and salsa) - 441 F St., Wasco Wasco Elizabeth League (posole) Lamont Elizabeth League (chicken chile verde, agua frescas) Pepsi Bottling Co. (sodas)

Auction items (and door prizes) Guitar Mattress cover Handbags Photo albums Sports equipment Tent Jewelry Thanksgiving basket Dishes Headphones Gift certificates for: restaurants, grocery store, department store, book stores, pet stores, amusement parks, hotels and travel items, women's fitness center, dessert or candy, furniture, photography items, dry cleaning, movie theater, child care, website design ...and more

Auction item (and/or door prize) donors: California Keyboards - 5432 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield Curves for Women - 1002 Wible Rd. Suite J, Bakersfield CLS Pets - 3105 F St., Bakersfield Copeland Sports - 4821 Ming Ave., Bakersfield DoubleTree Hotel Sacramento - 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento Elite Interiors - 2235 H St., Bakersfield Shilo Inns (focusing on Oakhurst location) Calico Ghost Town (near Barstow) Six Flags Magic Mountain (Santa Clarita) All Saints Catholic Store - 717 H St., Bakersfield Indian Valley Store - 3201 F St. in the Montgomery World Plaza, Bakersfield Guarantee Shoe Center - 2101 Chester Ave., Bakersfield Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - off Highway 41 in Fish Camp Red Door Interiors - 2300 Eye St., Bakersfield Zapateria Donis - 3201 F St. in the Montgomery World Plaza, Bakersfield Today Cleaners - 121 Monterey St., Bakersfield Dewar's Candy - 1120 Eye St., Bakersfield Loma Linda Restaurant - 3611 Mount Vernon Ave., Bakersfield Mexicali - 631 18th St., Bakersfield Rosemary's Family Creamery - 2733 F St., Bakersfield Creative Dimensions Sleep Center - 806 Wible Rd., Bakersfield DSS World Crafts and Gifts - 3201 F St. in the Montgomery World Plaza, Bakersfield Soccer Warehouse Plus - 4131 Ming Ave., Bakersfield Mauricio's - 10700 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield Trader Joe's - 8200 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield El Sombrero Restaurant - 2731 M St., Bakersfield Southside Camera - 3504 Ming Ave., Bakersfield Bobbie's Hallmark Shop - 8200 Stockdale Hwy. #F3, Bakersfield F. McLintocks - Pismo Beach and other locations Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4950 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield Russo's Books - 9000 Ming Ave., Bakersfield Bakersfield Christian Supply - 2765 Calloway Dr., Bakersfield Beverly Crafts and Fabrics - 2819 F St., Bakersfield Camelot Park - 1251 Oak St., Bakersfield Frugatti's Italian Eatery - 600 Coffee Rd., Bakersfield Albertson's - 2691 Mount Vernon Ave., Bakersfield Best Buy - 8300 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield Discover California! - 114 J St. in Old Sacramento Don Pepe's - 3719 Wilson Rd. #D, Bakersfield JM's for Children - 930 Wible Rd., Bakersfield Don Perico - 301 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter Ronni Miranda John's Incredible Pizza - 3709 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield Cactus Valley - 4215 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield Home Town Buffet - 4221 South H St., Bakersfield Domingo's Restaurant - 20416 Valley Blvd., Tehachapi Home Depot - 2655 Mount Vernon Ave., Bakersfield Esther Boozer Terri Palmquist Amy Palmquist Micah Palmquist JoAnna Rawicki and more...