Getting ‘Caliente’ at St. Joachim School

St. Joachim School’s largest annual fundraising auction event, Caliente, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the school’s Nevin Hall, 1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa.

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction; dinner and dancing will follow.

The event also is a celebration of the school’s 60th anniversary.

Alumni, parish members and neighbors are invited to celebrate at the party.

Dinner will be catered by El Ranchito; auction prizes include trips to Marquis Los Cabos, Mauna Lani, Hawaii and the Four Seasons Wailea Maui. Other items include a Paul Frank bike, a Tony Hawk-signed skateboard deck and L.A. Galaxy sideline tickets.

Last year’s event raised $68,000; funds go toward arts programs, field trips, workbooks, textbooks and equipment.

Tickets are available for purchase at the school office. Call (949) 574-7411 or visit stjoachimparishschool.com.

— Candice Baker