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United Way of
Portage County, Inc.
Contact: Kathy Baker, Director of Marketing & Communications
Phone: 330-297-1424, ext. 113
kathy@uwportage.org
Public is invited to United Way
of Portage County’s BIG event:
The 2nd annual, county-wide “Gourmet Gala”
Hosted by Deluxe Corporation and
sponsored by Meaden & Moore,
The event will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Party
Center in Aurora
RAVENNA, OHIO—Deluxe Corporation
of Streetsboro will host United Way of Portage County’s 2nd
annual Gourmet Gala, which takes place on Sunday, April 13,
2008, from 2:00-5:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Party
Center in Aurora, 342 S. Chillicothe Road (across from Aurora
Premier Outlets). The Gourmet Gala, the only countywide
food tasting event, is a fundraiser to benefit United Way of
Portage County and the local agencies it serves.
[NOTE: see complete list of agencies below.]
The elegant soiree is made possible
this year through the generous sponsorship of Meaden & Moore,
a regional accounting and business consulting firm based in
Cleveland, Deluxe Corporation and Record Publishing Company.
Reservations are strongly suggested
because space is limited; only 350 tickets will be sold.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and can be
obtained by calling United Way’s offices (330-297-1424, ext.
110).
Guests will enjoy a myriad of
culinary delights prepared and served by the county’s leading
restaurants and chefs [see list of restaurants below]. The
affair will include a silent auction, raffle prizes and a cash
wine bar provided by ThornCreek Winery of Aurora. A
highlight of the afternoon will be the announcement of United
Way of Portage County’s 2007 campaign results and the
introduction of representatives of its partner agencies [see
list of agencies, below].
Mouth-watering appetizers, entrees
and desserts will be the order of the day. Participating
restaurants, bakeries and food vendors include:
Bistro/Mangiamo (Kent)
First Chop (Ravenna)
Giant Eagle (Ravenna)
Harry & David’s (Aurora)
Honey Baked Ham (Streetsboro)
Joann’s Cakes (Streetsboro)
Karen’s Bakery (Streetsboro)
LeGourmet Chef (Aurora)
Pufferbelly Restaurant (Kent)
Rusty Nail (Twin Lakes)
Thorn Creek Winery (Aurora)
Kathy Baker, director of marketing for United Way of Portage
County, states: “We are very excited about our second-annual
Gourmet Gala. Last year’s event was a smash hit, and we are
eager to welcome even more of our friends and neighbors from
throughout Portage County this year. We invite everyone to mix,
mingle and enjoy the delicious edibles that will be served. We
thank Meaden & Moore, Deluxe Corporation, Record Publishing, Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, the participating food vendors, and the
many companies and individuals that donated silent auction
items, for their generous support. The money raised from this
event will make life better for our neighbors in need here in
Portage County.”
United Way of Portage County raises money to benefit the LOCAL,
front-line agencies that directly help our neighbors in need in
Portage County. United Way of Portage County’s funded partner
agencies include: American Red Cross of Portage County, Big
Brothers & Sisters of Portage County, Great Trail Council of the
Boy Scouts of America, Greater Western Reserve Boy Scouts of
America, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, Children’s
Advocacy Center, Community Legal Aid Services, Family &
Community Services of Portage County, the Kidney Foundation of
Ohio, Mobile Meals, Coleman Professional Services, The Salvation
Army of Portage County, and Townhall II.
Additionally, United Way of Portage County funds the United
Way 211 Portage program (formerly “First Call for Help”), a
free referral and information service, available to all Portage
County residents, that connects families and individuals with a
wide range of community resources and volunteer opportunities.
For
further information about “Portage County’s Gourmet Gala,” or
about United Way of Portage County, please call the offices at
330-297-1424 or visit
www.uwportage.org. United Way of
Portage County: We’re all in this together. And together we
can transform lives, right here at home. |
