Toledo, OH – November 29, 2007 – Junior League of Toledo is pleased to announce a delectable, new fund raiser planned for Friday, January 25, 2008 from 7pm-12am at Gladieux Meadows. The Chocolate Soiree is a cocktail party showcasing and judging chocolate desserts from various local restaurants and stores while also providing vital financial support for the League’s leadership training programming for women. The event will feature a “People’s Choice” award for favorite chocolate creation and will include restaurants such as Mancy’s Steakhouse, Zia’s, Real Seafood, Beirut, Gianno’s Italian Bistro, Diva, Rouge Bistro, La Scola, Aladdin’s Eatery, Clara J’s Tea Room, Cake in a Cup, The Chocolate Shoppe and more. Johnny Rocker and the Hitmen will provide live music and guests will be able to bid on some exclusive items in a silent auction.
According to Crystal Tyo Mathias, Chairperson of The Chocolate Soiree, “This fundraiser will generate the needed funding for the Junior League of Toledo to carry out its mission of creating lasting community impact. What a great way to gather the public together and raise money to address these important community needs.”
Current community service projects focus on health and wellness issues and include:
• Toledo Smiles: promoting better oral health to Jr. High students in Toledo Public Schools.
• Food & Fitness: teaching pregnant and parenting teens about nutrition and exercise.
• Camp Little Shots: providing diabetes education for children and the general public.
TICKET PURCHASE: Tickets are $75. For more information on purchasing tickets, corporate sponsorship packages, or to learn more about this event, please contact Junior League of Toledo at 419-474-6262 or visit www.TheChocolateSoiree.com.
Junior League of Toledo, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable focusing on projects concerning health and wellness. For general information about Junior League of Toledo, please visit www.juniorleaguetoledo.com. Leadership programs beginning now. Interested in joining? Please call the Junior League office at 419-474-6262
- Junior League of Toledo | 4041 West Sylvania Avenue, #LL3 | Toledo, OH 43623
juniorleaguetoledo@sbcglobal.net | www.juniorleaguetoledo.org | 419-474-6262
December 4th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
How does one join the Junior League? Do I have to be invited by a member or be in business?
Ginny Goldstein