Join United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties for Pig Out for Parton, presented by Citizens Bank, a one-night culinary experience benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

On Sunday, August 30, 2026 guests will gather at the beautiful new Sybaris Bistro location in Albany for an exceptional evening featuring a five-course pork-inspired menu created by award-winning Chef Matt Bennett with wines from Scariano Wines.

More than a memorable dining experience, Pig Out for Parton brings our community together to help ensure local children have access to the books and opportunities they need to thrive.

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Double Your Impact – $25,000 Match Available
Thanks to a generous $25,000 gift from the Wheeler Family Charitable Fund, every dollar raised through Pig Out for Parton will go twice as far to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties.

That means your attendance doesn’t just support a meaningful evening — it directly helps unlock critical funding to put more books into the hands of local children.
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Together, we have the opportunity to fully meet this match and significantly expand early literacy access across our region.

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​Tickets Go On Sale Now — Reserve Your Seat Today
​📞 Call Sybaris Bistro: (541) 928-8157

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Why It Matters
A child's first books can open the door to a lifetime of learning.

Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, children across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties receive free, high-quality books delivered directly to their homes every month from birth to age five. These books help build early literacy skills, strengthen family connections, and prepare children for success in school and beyond.
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When you attend Pig Out for Parton, you're helping expand access to books and creating brighter futures for local children.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

With the support of the Wheeler Family Charitable Fund match, your participation helps us double the impact and bring even more books into local homes.

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The Experience
Guests will enjoy:

• A five-course pork-inspired menu created exclusively for this event by award-winning Chef Matt Bennett
• Wine from Scariano Wines, including a Blanc de Noirs and Estate Pinot Noir
• Family-style seating designed to spark conversation, connection, and community
• Reserved tables available for larger groups
• A fun Heads or Tails game
• Stories of local impact and opportunities to support early literacy
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Hosted at Sybaris Bistro, one of Oregon's most acclaimed dining destinations, this evening combines exceptional hospitality with meaningful community impact.

Known for his fearless creativity, scratch-made perfection, and deep Willamette Valley roots, Chef Bennett has earned recognition well beyond Oregon, including appearances at the renowned James Beard House in New York City. For one night only, he will create a menu designed to delight, surprise, and satisfy.
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Throughout the evening, guests will also have the opportunity to invest in expanding Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and helping more children receive free books each month.

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Community Partners
We extend our sincere gratitude to Citizens Bank, our presenting sponsor, for their leadership and generous support of Pig Out for Parton. Their partnership helps make this event possible and strengthens our shared commitment to expanding access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for local children.

We also thank our Silver Sponsor, Albany Antique Mall, for their support and commitment to strengthening our community and helping make this evening possible.

We are deeply grateful to our community partners whose generosity brings this experience to life:

• Sybaris Bistro, for graciously hosting this special evening in their new Albany location
• Scariano Wines, for providing wine to elevate the dining experience
• Van Vleet Meat Co., for donating the pork featured throughout the evening

Their combined support reflects the power of community collaboration—coming together to create an unforgettable evening that directly benefits children and families across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties.
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Together, these partnerships help ensure more children receive free, high-quality books each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Thank You to Our Community Partners

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Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Sybaris Bistro | 133 5th Ave | Albany, OR 97321
Tickets: $100 per person
Your ticket includes:

• Five-course dinner
• Wine from Scariano Wines
• Gratuity
• Support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 

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Reserve Your Seat & Purchase Tickets
Seating is limited, and this event has sold quickly in the past.
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Whether you're joining friends, colleagues, fellow community supporters, or reserving a table for a larger group, we encourage early reservations.

Tickets Are On Sale Now
📞 Call Sybaris Bistro at (541) 928-8157 to reserve your seat and purchase tickets.

Every ticket helps us unlock the $25,000 Wheeler Family Charitable Fund match — multiplying your impact for local children.

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Can't Attend?
You can still help put books into the hands of local children.

A gift to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library helps provide free, high-quality books to children across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, fostering early literacy, school readiness, and a lifelong love of reading.

Make a donation today

​Directions on How to Donate to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library:
After you click the button above, choose donation amount, the county you wish to direct your funds to, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library as the 'Donation Focus', complete the rest of the form then click 'SUBMIT'.

Thank you for supporting the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!