Into the Woods” – a 2024 tablescape designed by Deb Eck and studio members of the Pearl City Clay House, is pictured.

MAYVILLE – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Chautauqua County will hold its 17th annual Come to the Table auction on Thursday, May 8, at The Chautauqua Suites in Mayville.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the live table auction starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, entertainment and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 and include the chance to win a door prize. The public is invited to attend.

Those attending can bid on themed tablescapes created by local artisans and CASA supporters. Come to the Table features about 25 tables on display that guests can bid on. Past tablescape themes have ranged from “A Heroes Dinner” which featured a unique opportunity to treat 11 people to a homemade spaghetti dinner and tour at the Jamestown Fire Department to a Myrtle Beach vacation tablescape adorned with everything needed for a beach day. The highest bidder takes home everything on the tablescape which can include gift certificates, sports memorabilia and more.

Table designers compete for the chance to win an award in one of five categories: most whimsical, most artistic, most original, most elegant and people’s choice.

“Raising money for CASA helps all foster children get a fair chance at life,” said Riley Ambrose, 12-year-old CASA supporter.

Riley is designing his second tablescape to be featured in the live table auction. Along with the help of his mother Julie Ambrose, sister Alyssa Troutner and brother-in-law Jed Sung, Riley’s tablescape will include a seven-night stay in a home located minutes outside of Joshua Tree National Forest in California. The home is fully furnished, sleeps four and can be booked for the months of July or August 2026. For more information visit CASA of Chautauqua’s Facebook page.

Table designer packet is available online at www.ChautauquaCASA.com. Table requirements are minimum. Themed tablescapes may include gift certificates, experiences, antiques and more. Table designer entry form is due by Wednesday, March 26.

“This is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year and has become our signature event. Come to the Table is more than beautifully decorated tables, it is a chance for us to come together and serve the abused and neglected children in our community,” said Kelly Fiorella, fund development coordinator of CASA of Chautauqua County. “There is a sponsorship opportunity for every business that would like to get involved.”

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any CASA board or staff member and at the door. All funds raised are used to fulfill CASA’s mission of supporting volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in Chautauqua County. Tax-deductible donations can be made online at www.ChautauquaCASA.com or by sending a check to CASA of Chautauqua Co. Inc., 2 Academy St., Suite 5, Mayville, NY 14757.