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Our friends at Filco Events did a fantastic job mixing tunes and hosting 80's virtual bingo at #mixmasters2020. Want to see what the buzz is all about? Join us for family bingo night on November 19th! A night to kick-back, hang out, and reconnect. Save the date cause it's going to be extra groovy!

Domaine de la Rivière, Russian River Valley, was featured at our recent #MixMasters2020 event and our guests went wild! Thank you to winemakers Marla & Geoffrey Bedrosian for contributing your limited-run wines and making our auction a hit! Your support of #fosteryouth makes all the difference. Domaine Riviere also now offers an exciting new virtual wine tasting program for both corporate and social groups, as well as unique options for holiday giving programs. For information visit: https://domaineriviere.com/virtualwinetasting/

Congratulations to the winner of our #MixMaster2020 #swift5 competition, sponsored by Acer! A member of the Pivotal team will be in contact with you to arrange delivery of your prize! Thanks to all that participated!

Thank you again to our amazing partner and sponsor, Acer for their support of #MixMasters2020 and our foster youth programs! Their featured cocktail, the "Down the Cache" was a huge hit. For our attendees, don't forget that tomorrow our competition to win an Acer #swift5 laptop will end! If you need a refresher on the rules: 1. Snap an amazing photo of your Down the Cache cocktail. ... 2. A clever caption is a must! 3. Tag @Pivotal.Now and @AcerAmerica . 4. Post your photo to INSTAGRAM and on October 15th, the post with the most likes wins! See more

Domaine de la Rivière, Russian River Valley was poured at our past #MixMasters event and our guests loved it! When wine makers Marla & Geoffrey Bedrosian learned we were going virtual, they supported this year by adding 10 bottles of their amazing limited production, age-worthy wines from the heart of Russian River, CA to complement 10 private chef dinners delivered to your door. By bidding on this package during our live auction, you can try a full selection of these incredible boutique wines. Domaine Riviere also now offers an exciting new virtual wine tasting program for both corporate and social groups, as well as unique options for holiday giving programs. For information visit: https://domaineriviere.com/virtualwinetasting/

Huge shout out to one of Pivotal's major supporters Acer for their sponsorship of #MixMasters2020! Acer has been a huge champion of #fosteryouth in Silicon Valley and have supported numerous programs and volunteering efforts. Their custom cocktail, "Down the Cache" will be featured on October 8th during our virtual event. Plus...we heard there might be a #Swift5 laptop up for grabs. Thank you ACER! www.pivotalnow.org

We are always EXCITED to share with our followers the organizations that support Pivotal and our community. Thank you to Excite Credit Union for not only sponsoring #MixMasters2020, but for their continued support of our scholarship and internship programs! Show your support by toasting with us at #mixmasters2020 with our refreshing spin on a classic cocktail, the "Excite Elixir."

Only 1 week left to get your VIP Experience Boxes for #MixMasters2020! Kickstart your home bar and have bar tools, snacks, and mixers delivered straight to your door. Check out this sneak-peek to get just a taste of what's included. Get mixing with us at: www.pivotalnow.org/events/Mix-Masters... VIP experience sponsored by Acer and Dreams33

Learn from the Expert! Cocktail Artist Amy O’Neil is looking forward to shaking things up with you @ #MixMasters2020. Amy, Chief of Staff at Host Events, will take your mixology experience to the next level. With more than 25 years of experience, Amy crafts her own specialty ingredients including exotic flavored syrups, purees, bitters, and barrel-aged cocktails. She will show you a few tips and tricks to wow your friends next time you are behind the bar!... Mission. Auction. Mixology. Don't miss out! www.pivotalnow.org

Thank you to one of our #MixMasters2020 corporate sponsors U.S. Bank! Their custom Pivotal cocktail "The 1863" draws on the long history that US Bank has had in our country as a trusted financial institution. Want to know exactly what goes into this soon to be historic bubbly? Get your tickets now and join us! https://www.pivotalnow.org/events/Mix-Masters

Mission, Auction, Mixology. Tickets are on sale NOW for #MixMasters2020, where we're bringing the bar to you! There's fun to be had at our virtual happy-hour fundraising event, where you'll have the chance to mix and mingle, all while supporting #fosteryouth. Learn more at: https://www.pivotalnow.org/events/Mix-Masters

With #wildfires continuing to rage along the West Coast, we hope our community and partners are staying safe! As we continue to cheer each other on from a distance, check out our "Never too Early to Network" blog post to learn about Pivotal's continued effort to provide #fosteryouth with the professional experiences they need to determine their own paths (virtually)! https://www.pivotalnow.org//volunteers-provide-information

Hard work and motivation always pay off! We are thrilled to report that this past year, California #fosteryouth completed the FAFSA at a higher rate (65%) than their non-foster youth peers (56%). This is exceptional news since completing the FAFSA is the most important step in ensuring that foster youth receive financial aid and subsequently enroll and persist in college. #thisispivotal Read more on our blog: https://www.pivotalnow.org//breaking-down-barriers-one-faf