If getting away to Mexico is just a little out of reach for your schedule, this Saturday’s Mission Ole benefiting Trinity River Mission just might be the answer. Held at Chicken Scratch and The Foundry, it’s an open-air affair tailor made for an evening where blue jeans, boots and vests are the attire to cozy up around fire pits with mariachis playing in the background and loads of food provided by Chicken Scratch and Smoke.
And if you just haven’t had enough Halloween fun, you’ll want to have your face dolled up by one of the incredible face artists in celebration of the event’s “Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” theme.

In addition to the entertainment and people watching, Event Co-Chairs Tanya and Ken McDonald have arranged for some interesting items for the live auction that include:
- “Chopped” Cooking Competition at 3015 at Trinity Groves – Host a culinary team building experience or just a fun evening for a group of friends or family. Twelve participants will compete in teams of 4 to win the title of “top chef”. Dinner menu can be chosen by host. Wine is included.
- Dallas National Golf Club – Enjoy an afternoon on the links of the exclusive Dallas National Golf Club. 3 guests will play with a member, on a weekday, and enjoy lunch and cold beer following the match.
- Town Hearth Private Dinner for 10 – You and nine of guests will dine like royalty at the award winning Town Hearth restaurant. Chef and proprietor Nick Badovinus will create a custom menu just for you, and include wine with each course. Appearance by Nick Badovinus if he is in town!
- Winemaker for a Day in Sonoma, CA – Blend your own red wine during a day-long winemaking experience at Raymond Vineyards. Guests take home a bottle of their own blend in with a custom label. Includes private transportation to vineyard in chauffeured Towncar and a 3 night stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa including daily breakfast. Airfare for 2 is included.
- Elton John’s Farewell Tour Plus a Broadway Show – A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. Two 100 Level seats at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. 2 night stay at a Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Sheraton or similar in New York City. Orchestra or Front Mezzanine Seats for your choice of Broadway Shows (exclusive of Hamilton).
- Sun Valley Getaway – Seven days and six nights in lovely Sun Valley, Idaho on the Big Wood River, only 5 miles from the world famous Sun Valley Ski resort area. Lovely custom-designed 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home built in 2015.
- Sports Adventures – Watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the visiting New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 29th in a Luxury Silver Suite that seats 20 of your friends and family. Enjoy: 20 Silver Level Suite Tickets, 4 VIP Silver Suite Parking Passes, and 1 RSVP VIP Suite Parking Pass. Plus, enjoy 4 Plaza Level tickets to a regular Dallas Stars home game and watch the players skate out of the tunnel. Bonus, winner will also receive 4 FC Dallas regular home season tickets.
- Luxury Cabo Beach Penthouse – Enjoy five nights at a 6,500 square foot luxury penthouse with amazing ocean views. Three bedroom, three and a half baths, with an expansive private rooftop terrace and pool, fireplace, bar and sundeck. Penthouse located at Chileno Bay Resort and Residences, an Auberge Resorts property.
And if you’re on a tight budget, but are feeling lucky, Tanya and Ken have just what you need — a raffle of items including:
- Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus Gift Cards – Shop ‘til you drop! Two $1,000 Gift Cards to each Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.
- Semi-precious, 18ct gold earrings – Ear bling! Artist Katharine Kaya designed these one-of-a-kind jewels for the lucky winner.
- NorthPark Gold – Ten $100 gold coins to be spent at NorthPark Dallas.
- 2 Southwest Airlines Vouchers – You’re free to move about the country! Two roundtrip airline tickets on Southwest Airlines.
- Elements Gift Card – Shopping spree at the gorgeous Elements boutique on Lovers Lane.
- Italian Dine Around – Mangia! Gift certificates to Italian restaurants Nonna and Macellaio.
- Americano Dine Around – Eat! Gift certificates to Smoke, Bolsa and Chicken Scratch.
- Mexican Dine Around – ¡Cometelo! Gift certificates to Mesero and José Gift Cards.
Chances are going for $25 each, five for $100 and 15 for $250. BTW, you don’t have to be present to win and you can buy online here!
BTW, tickets for the event start at $175.