American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara members hold up baskets as they get ready for the Nordic Holiday Auction. (American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara )
American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara members hold up baskets as they get ready for the Nordic Holiday Auction. (American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara )

The American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara will hold a Nordic Holiday auction, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club.

The theme of the event is Making Memories.

Local TV journalist John Palminteri will serve as master of ceremonies, and music will be provided by The Invocations with tunes from the 1950s to the present.

Featured auction items include a breakfast ride for four at the Alisal Ranch; a sunset sail along the Santa Barbara coast with hors d’oeuvres and wine; a stay at Seattle’s historic Hotel Sorrento; and a painting valued at $5,000.

Also on offer will be upscale baskets, including ones with Ty Warner special Beanie Babies.

Tickets are $25 and include wine and hors d’oeuvres. For tickets and more information, visit asfsb.org.