Fundraising Events

2024-2025 Annual Pancake Breakfast

DATE:
Saturday, January 25, 2025

TIME:
Breakfast Seating Options- 9AM and 10AM

LOCATION:
Compass House International
37 North Ivy Street in Medford

TICKETS:
TBA

Net proceeds from tickets sales to the event benefit the YSSO.

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Spring 2024 Silent Auction

Thank you to governing board member Charla Crawford for coordinating the event and thank you to the businesses and individuals who donated the following items for the auction.

Nexgrill Four-Burner Propane Gas Grill, Cover, Tongs
Donated by Home Depot

Table Runner Quilting Kit
Donated by Jordan Fabrics in Grants Pass

Fire up the Barbie! Barbecue Accessory Basket
(includes barbecue tools, towels, seasonings, sauces, $50 gift card)
Donated by Stacy Brubaker

Watercolor & Wine Basket
(includes wine, wine backpack, cheese, board & knife, corkscrew, and a watercolor class)
Donated by Stacy Brubaker

Snuggle Up with a Good Book! Cozy Reading Basket
(includes a blanket, snack jar, tea jar, honey sticks, book, and a book light)
Donated by Charla Crawford

One (1) Case (6 jars) - Variety of Organic Kraut
Donated by Pickled Planet

Basket of Sweet & Savory Gourmet Snacks
Donated by Tisha Woolf

Britt Festival Orchestra 2025 Lawn Tickets
Two (2) E-tickets for a 2025 Britt Festival Orchestra Concert
Donated by the Britt Festivals

Oregon Cabaret Theater 2025 Tickets
Two (2) Ticket Vouchers for a 2025 Production
Donated by Oregon Cabaret Theater

Swag Bag & Passes
Donated by RogueX

$100 Gift Certificate for Alchemy Restaurant
Donated by Winchester House

Bottle of Wine  - Malbec
Donated by Weisinger Family Winery

Bottle of Wine  - Pinot Rose
Donated by Weisinger Family Winery

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2023-2024 Concert Season Pancake Breakfast

DATE: Saturday, October 28, 2023
TIME: 9:00-11:00 a.m. (two seatings for breakfast)
LOCATION: Compass House
37 North Ivy Street
Medford

TICKETS: $12.50 per person or 4 tickets for $40.00

Net proceeds from tickets sales to the event benefit the YSSO.

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Past Events

Pancake Breakfast to Benefit the YSSO

DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2023
TIME: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Compass House
37 North Ivy Street
Medford

TICKETS:
$10 per person
(cash or checks payable to the Yoth Symphony of Southern Oregon)

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YSSO Community Benefit Card
$20.00 (per card)

Twelve local businesses offered savings opportunities to buyers of the YSSO Community Benefit Card through June 30, 2020. One hundred percent of revenue from the sale of each Community Benefit Card helped underwrite YSSO concerts, programs, and activities. Thank you to the businesses that participated in this effort:

4 Daughters Irish Pub
Artistic Piano
Bellwood Violin
The Crowne Jewel
Grizzly Peak Winery
The Paddington Family of Stores
Rebel Heart Books
Redzone Sports
Bar N' Grill
Rogue Creamery
Rogue Roasters
Trium Wines
Yogurt Hut

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Thank you for attending Pancake Breakfasts at Applebee's Restaurant!

November 2, 2019
Short Stack for a Tall Cause Flapjack Fundraiser to Benefit the YSSO
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1388 Biddle Road in Medford
Tickets: $10 per person

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November 3, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Short Stack for a Tall Cause Flapjack Fundraiser to Benefit the YSSO
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1388 Biddle Road in Medford
Tickets: $10 per person

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Spring 2018 Silent Auction

Thank you for your support of the 2018 Silent Auction! The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon governing board held a Silent Auction during the Spring Concert Series weekend. The following businesses, individuals and organizations donated items for the auction:

Alchemy at Winchester House
Artistic Piano
Bellwood Violin
Britt Music & Arts Festival
Camelot Theater
Cowhorn Vineyard
Craterian Performances Company
CrossFit Inconceivable
The Crowne Jewel
Gary West Meats
Ann Godwin
Great Harvest Bread Company
Grizzly Peak Winery
Cynthia Hutton
The Jacksonville Inn
John Hill Violin Maker
Jolene's Sweets
Lillie Belle Farms
Limestone Coffee Company
The McAnally Family
Medford Food Co-op
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Porters-Dining at the Depot
The RRRink
Rogue Ski Shop
Standing Stone Brewing Company
Willow Creek Gifts

When you patronize these businesses or organizations, please be sure to thank them for their generous support of the YSSO organization.

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November 11, 2017, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Short Stack for a Tall Cause Breakfast to Benefit the YSSO
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1388 Biddle Road in Medford
Tickets: $10 per person

The YSSO organization wishes to offer its thanks and appreciation to the staff at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill for their help and support of the YSSO and its musicians.

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Spring 2017 Raffle

The drawing for the items included in the Spring 2017 Raffle took place at the final concert of the season on May 21. Proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets benefitted the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon.

Thank you to Eric Werner of Artistic Piano, Britt Music & Art Festival, Bella Union Restaurant, Stephen Bacon of Bellwood Violin, the Mt. Ashland Association, Mt. Shasta Ski Park, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, Harry and David, Amy Watson, Oregon Cabaret Theater and the Guitar Center for providing items and gift certificates for the 2017 Raffle.

April 18, 2017
Panda Express Fundraiser for the YSSO
1378 Center Drive in Medford

On April 18, 2017, the Panda Express located at 1378 Center Drive in Medford donated 20% of sales to the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon. The YSSO extends its appreciation to Panda Express for its support.

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February 5, 6 & 7, 2017
Mucho Gusto Mexican Kitchen Fundraiser for the YSSO
1251 McAndrews Marketplace in Medford
YSSO Mucho Gusto Voucher for Feb. 5, 6 & 7, 2017 (PDF)

Bring the voucher to Mucho Gusto any time during the dates above and the YSSO will receive 25% of the value of your purchase. In order for the YSSO to receive the donation from Mucho Gusto, the voucher must be presented at the time of purchase. Purchases exclude gift cards. This voucher is valid only on February 5, 6 & 7, 2017. It may not be distributed at Mucho Gusto.Thank you to Mucho Gusto for its support!

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 November 19, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Short Stack for a Tall Cause Breakfast to Benefit the YSSO
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1388 Biddle Road in Medford
Tickets: $10 per person

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The members of the governing board and staff of the YSSO organization, as well as the musicians, families and volunteers wish to thank everyone who participated in, attended and supported the special events held during the 2015-2016 season:

May 7, 2016, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Symphony of Spring Flavors
Grizzly Peak Winery in Ashland
Al & Virginia Silbowitz, Owners
Catering by Ashland Gourmet
Wines from Grizzly Peak Winery
Performances by Chloe Brown, Lily Dunlap and Courtney Badura
Tickets: $50/person


November 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Short Stack for a Tall Cause Breakfast to Benefit the YSSO
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1388 Biddle Road in Medford
Tickets: $10/person

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The YSSO governing board, staff and musicians wish to thank the following businesses for their support during the 2014-2015 season:

May 9, 2015
Symphony of Spring Flavors
Grizzly Peak Winery
Ashland
Al & Virginia Silbowitz, Owners
Catering by Anna Hogan, Salame Plaza Bistro

April 11, 2015
Short Stack for a Tall Cause
Applebee’s Restaurant in Medford
Thank you to Applebee's Neighborhood Grill for its support of the YSSO this season. Watch for the dates and times of events to benefit the YSSO during the 2015-2016 season.

March 14, 2015, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Winemaker’s Dinner
Weisinger Family Winery
Ashland
The YSSO organization offers its thanks and appreciation to Eric Weisinger and his family and staff for hosting the dinner benefiting the YSSO in March.
 
March 8, 9 & 10, 2015
Mucho Gusto Mexican Kitchen Fundraiser for the YSSO
Medford
Thank you to Mucho Gusto for its support this season.

November 3, 2014, fom 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Fund Raiser for the YSSO


Thank you again. When you visit these businesses, please be sure to thank them for their support of the YSSO. __________________________________________________________________________________________