32nd Annual IOCC SF Bay Area Food and Wine Tour

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In 2024, we celebrated the 32nd Annual Fall Fundraiser with our signature IOCC Food and Wine Tour, returning to the very church where the very first dinner was held decades ago—a special reminder of the roots of our Bay Area IOCC community. The evening was filled with inspiration, music, fellowship, and generosity, making it both meaningful and memorable.Highlights of the evening included:

• Father Nicholas Mueller & Father Thomas Zaferes of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension led us in an opening prayer and remarks
• Heartfelt reflections from His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and special guests from IOCC Headquarters in Baltimore, Dimitri Zgourides (IOCC Board Member) and Nick Kasemeotes (IOCC Development), sharing updates on the transformative work of IOCC worldwide.
• An outstanding performance by the Cal Jazz Choir, UC Berkeley’s premier vocal jazz ensemble. Known for their artistry, tight harmonies, and dynamic stage presence, the group has earned national recognition for bringing fresh interpretations to jazz standards and contemporary works alike. (visit https://caljazzchoir.weebly.com for more information)
• A wide array of international cuisine and wines, celebrating the richness of cultures and flavors from around the world.
• Elegant autumn décor that created a warm, festive, and welcoming atmosphere.
• A strong turnout of friends and supporters, making it a well-attended and truly lovely evening.

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, Oakland (Greek food)

St. Christina of Tyre Orthodox Church, Fremont (American food)

St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Daly City (Middle Eastern food)

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, San Francisco (Slavic food)

Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, Moraga (Serbian food)

Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross (Greek desserts)