Auction Night

Join us for an evening under the stars and bid for a cause — Empower refugee youth for a brighter future.

• Chef Cameron Zulevic, trained in Hawaii’s top kitchens, blends Pacific flavors and farm-to-table dining, creating meals that inspire connection.

• Participate in our auction and bid on an incredible selection of items and experiences donated by businesses and community members

• Everyone’s a winner with our door prizes!

• Learn more about Habibi Center’s long-term commitment to serving refugee youth around the world

Event Details

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Historic Metzler Homestead
470 West Metzler Road
Ephrata, PA 17522

Introducing Chef Cameron Zulevic from Kauai, Hawaii. At 34 years of age, Chef Cameron has worked under some of Hawaii’s most esteemed culinary leaders, such as Chef Matt Dela Cruz, Chef Mark Areola, Chef Alex Amorin, and one of the pioneers of Pacific island cuisine, Chef Mark Oyama.

While studying at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, Cameron began his cooking career at Dukes Canoe Club, where he worked his way up from prep cook to Sous chef.

Taking a year off, Cameron attended Calvary Bible College, where he led the campus/conference centers’ Prep Team while attending classes and sermons. Returning home feeling refreshed and ambitious, he returned to Dukes as well as working a second job at Merrimans, a locally sourced farm-to-table conceptual fine dining restaurant.

“Sharing a meal is more than just satisfying the need to eat. It provokes emotion, a certain feeling that is personal yet universal. It’s a bonding experience with those with whom you share a meal .”

Time - 6-9 P.M.

• 15+ Appetizers and desserts curated by Hawaiian Chef, Cameron Zulevic

• Live music

• Tickets $25 per person. Purchase by November 1! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/evening-under-the-stars

• Please note: This is an adults-only event. We kindly ask that children not attend the auction.

  Donate to the Auction

We are inviting businesses and community members to donate items and experiences for our auction!

Every dollar raised from our auction will go directly to supporting our organization’s refugee youth programs.

• We’re looking for: Gift cards and store coupons, homemade desserts, Thanksgiving turkeys, electronics and household items, mini getaways, and more.

• Businesses that donate will have their logo prominently displayed on select event materials and on Habibi Center’s Auction Night webpage.

Interested in making a donation? Let us know by emailing donate@habibicenterusa.org!

Sponsorship packages coming soon. Questions? Email donate@habibicenterusa.org.