Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Chateau Luxe
1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85024

9:30 A.M.

REGISTRATION & HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Holiday Boutique Treasures
Beautifully Curated Gift Baskets
Local Maker & Pop-Up Purveyors
Silent Auction

12:00 P.M.

ELEGANT LUNCHEON & FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Laughter with FOX 10’s Cory McCloskey
Live Auction & Paddle Raise with Letitia Frye
Conversation & Stories with USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Hinske and Moderator Tammy Baker

Cory McCloskey

Sugarplum Host

Cory McCloskey is a familiar face to Arizona audiences, bringing his signature humor, quick wit and larger-than-life personality to FOX 10. A journalist, actor, musician and meteorologist, Cory has spent decades entertaining viewers while keeping them informed — and often laughing along the way.

Whether he’s forecasting the weather, showcasing the people and places that make our community special or taking the stage, Cory knows how to connect with a crowd. His warmth, spontaneity and sense of fun make him the perfect Sugarplum Host for a festive afternoon.

Letitia Frye

Auctiontainer

Letitia Frye is a nationally recognized auctioneer, author and powerhouse personality who knows how to get a room buzzing. With her signature energy, infectious enthusiasm, and big heart, she turns fundraising into an unforgettable experience.

One of the most sought-after charity auctioneers in the country, Letitia has helped raise millions of dollars for organizations and causes while making every guest feel like part of the fun. Equal parts auctioneer and entertainer, she brings warmth, humor and plenty of excitement to every room she enters.

Barbara Hinske

USA Today Bestselling Author

Barbara Hinske is an attorney and novelist. She loves to read and write women’s fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, and sweet Christmas stories. She is the author of the Guiding Emily series, the mystery thriller collection Who’s There?!, the Paws & Pastries series, three of the novellas in The Wishing Tree series, and the beloved Rosemont series. Her novella The Christmas Club and novel Guiding Emily have both been adapted into Hallmark Channel movies.

When she’s not doing authory stuff, she’s thrifting, decorating for the holidays (any holiday), baking (and dieting), and doting on her grandchildren and dogs.

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