Join Us on Saturday, October 17, 2026
2026 Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner
This special evening will celebrate the weavers of Yosemite and the cultural history of the Hetch Hetchy Valley. We are privileged to welcome Dr. Julia Parker (Coast Miwok / Kashaya Pomo) and Lucy Parker (Coast Miwok / Kashaya Pomo / Yosemite Miwok / Mono Lake Paiute), as our guests of Honor.
Dr. Julia Parker
Lucy Parker
Celebrating The Legacy Weavers of Yosemite
Saturday, October 17, 2026
We invite you and your friends to join us for a special evening starting with a cocktail reception and a silent auction featuring a curated selection of weavings, handmade flutes, books, photographs, and unique experiences. Following the auction, guests will enjoy dinner featuring organic, seasonal, and inspired culinary selections.
Aaron White
The program will include music by Grammy-nominated artist Aaron White (Northern Ute, Diné).
The event’s highlight is a presentation by our guests of honor, Dr. Julia Parker and Lucy Parker.
All proceeds from the Annual Dinner support our four fundraising pillars: increasing communications and research, developing more programs and engagements, growing partnerships, and establishing an Indigenous Advisory. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a gift in support of this work. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
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Event Schedule
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Lafayette Veteran’s Memorial Center | 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA
6:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM Welcome Remarks and Dinner
7:45 PM Program featuring Dr. Julia Parker and Lucy Parker with a musical performance by Aaron White