49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia celebrates after scrambling into the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Niners' 39-38 comeback victory over the New York Giants during the NFC Wild Card Game at Candlestick in 2003. (Bay Area News Group Archives)
Jeff Garcia, former 49ers quarterback and local fan favorite from his San Jose State, Gavilan and Gilroy years, will join other members of the NFL’s NorCal alumni on Thursday, Feb. 5, for a pre-Super Bowl fundraising bash and sushi feast.
Tonight’s event is being hosted by Sushi Confidential, whose owner, Randy Musterer, says only a limited number of spots are available for the fundraiser that will benefit nonprofits including Santa Clara Valley’s Hunger at Home, The City Eats and Beyond the Game Health.
“NFL Legends After Dark” will run from 7 to 10 p.m. at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, with a VIP meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m. plus an after-hours party till 2 a.m. — with different ticket/sponsor levels available.
Throughout the evening, there will be curated sushi bites and hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to mingle with NFL Alumni Association Nor-Cal members. A live memorabilia auction. a sushi-rolling challenge and a sushi vs. whiskey showdown are also planned.
Details: To purchase tickets — $25, $50 and $75 — go to this Eventbrite link or text 209-275-9117. Sushi Confidential is located at 26 N. San Pedro St., San Jose; https://sushiconfidential.com/
Originally published at Linda Zavoral