All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! Lucy Van Pelt (in Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz)
We would have to agree! There's no better way to experience some love and chocolate than to join us at our annual fundraiser, A Chocolate Affaire 2008.
As always, you can expect a fun-filled afternoon complete with decandent and scrumptious desserts, a variety of wines and other beverages, great music, lively guests, and irresistible auction items and services — all to benefit the work of Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center.
Walter Sturdivant is graciously serving as our Honorary Chair for the event. And he looks forward to seeing you there.
Tickets for A Chocolate Affaire 2008 are only $40 per person. Order now by calling us at 401-9333. And if you’d like to be a sponsor or know more about the benefits of sponsorship, ask to speak to Becky.
Don’t miss your chance to bid on some fabulous items and services at our silent and live auctions! In addition to those items listed below, there will be a few more special surprises you’ll have to be present to see.
So come join us! Use the opportunity to support an amazing cause while eating some truly spectacular creations, meeting some wonderful people and generally having a fantastic afternoon.
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The afternoon will be enlivened by the jazzy sounds of The Swingin' Chads, "a group of musicians dedicated to bringing their audience faithful renditions of tunes from the great American songbook such as Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Duke Ellington, just to name a few." More information about the Swingin' Chads can be found at www.danielentertainment.com.
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We are extremely grateful to the number of area restaurants, caterers, chefs and bakeries who are contributing to Cornucopia House for A Chocolate Affaire 2008 and, without their support, would not be possible. Please check out their websites and view their offerings!
Breadmen’s Restaurant
Carolina Brewery
Carolina Confectionery Company
Chapel Hill Restaurant Group:
_Four Eleven West, Spanky’s, Squids, Five Eighteen West
Counter Culture Coffee
Crook’s Corner
Daniel's Restaurant and Catering
Diamond Springs Water, Inc.
Elaine’s on Franklin
Francesca’s Dessert Caffé
Good Taste Cake Designs, LLC
Guglhupf Bakery & Patisserie
Kitchen 14 Catering
La Residence
Lantern Restaurant
Mad Hatter’s Café & Bake Shop
Mama Dip’s Kitchen, Inc.
Maple View Ice Cream
Margaret’s Cantina
Mediterranean Deli
Nantucket Grill
Parizade
Pop’s Trattoria
Provence
Rick's Diner
Rue Cler
Saratoga Grill
Sugarland on Franklin
SugarRush Fudge
The Siena Hotel & Il Palio Ristorante
The Carolina Club
The Carolina Inn
Toast
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery – Chapel Hill & Pittsboro
Tyler’s Taproom and Restaurant – Carrboro & Durham
Wake Technical Community College Culinary Arts and Baking
Whole Foods Market of Chapel Hill
A special note of thanks to the Total Wine store located in Patterson Place, Durham, for providing all the wine for the afternoon.
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Joining us our compelling auctioneer is Don Basnight of Weaver Street Realty & Auction Company. Some items will be silent bids. Some items will be part of the live auction. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) will be accepted. So what will Don be urging you to bid on?
For the Sport Enthusiasts...
ACC Basketball Tickets (mens and womens), Autographed Sports Equipment from local ACC coaches and teams
Vacation Getaways
From the mountains...
To the sea...
To across the sea..... a week in a private apartment in the South of France.
Original Works by Local and Regional Artisans
- Art
- Ceramic Finger Labyrinth
- Hand Crafted Pottery
- Jewelry
- Stained Glass
- Woodwork
- Yard Art
Personal Services and Professional Consultations
Photography Portrait Session
Massage Therapy
Polarity Therapy
Reiki
Legal Services
And more...
Tickets to PlayMakers Repertory Company, Certificate for Chapel Hill Creamery, and other suprise items......
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It's been decided!! This year's raffle is a fabulous weekend in the Mountains!
Prize: A 3-night weekend in 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in the mountains of southwestern Virginia near Hillsville/ Laurel Fork and two wineries -- Chateau Morrissette and Villa Appalachia.
Home built in 2005 has spectacular view from the 10' x 44' screened porch. Fully-equipped kitchen, gas log fireplace, master bath with walk-in shower and jacuzzi.
Secluded location provides a peace filled escape only 3 hours from the Triangle. Accommodates 2 couples or a family comfortably.
Available May through November with the exception of weeks including the Fourth of July and Labor Day.
PLUS - A large bottle of wine from Big Tattoo Winery
Raffle Tickets - 6 for $25 or $5 each
Total Value of Prize - $$$
Weekend with the Blue Ridge Mountains outside your door - Priceless
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This event would not be possible with the support of many members of our community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors:
Gold Sponsor - $1000 - $2499
- Jane Brown & James Protzner
- Dale & Bill Flexner
- Denise & Steve Vanderwoude
Bronze Sponsor - $500 - $749
- Lois Boynton
- Deb Love & John Grubenhoff
- Betty Nowalk in memory of the Kain, Flanagan, & Nowalk Families
Community Supporter - $250 - $499
- Pat & Thad Beyle
- Becky Carver
- William J. Cotter, PA, Attorney at Law
- Drake & Associates, Ltd. www.drakehr.com
- Edward Jones, Dan Ryon
- Robin & Josh Gurlitz
- Investors Trust Company
- Dick & Liz Jones
- Elaine & Lee Marcus
- Barbara & Frank Weiner
Friend - $125 - $249
- Mindy Alioto & Stanley Schainker
- Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A.
- Joan Cates
- Mark Civiok, TarHeelHomes
- Perry Colwell
- Grimball Jewelers
- Main Street Clinical Associates
- Prue & Peter Meehan
- Jennifer Mitchell
- Phil Post & Associates, Inc.
- Trudy Smith, Executive Director Executive Service Corps
- Rosemary & Gary Waldorf
- Barbara Wilson
- Joanne Zimmer
As of January 31, 2008
If you’d like to be a sponsor or know more about the benefits of sponsorship, please call 401-9333 and ask to speak to Becky Carver. Or you can email her at becky.ch@mindspring.com.
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The Carolina Club is located in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center, UNC Campus, off Stadium Drive, just past Kenan Stadium.
ATTENTION: Sunday, Feb 10th is a "GAME DAY". Parking is available at the Rams Head Deck adjacent to the Alumni Center for a flat fee of $3 but you must arrive BEFORE 3pm and mention "A Chocolate Affaire." For details or further information, please call the Carolina Club at 962-1101 or visit their website: www.carolina-club.com/
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Photo Credit: Chris Elam, Playful Portraits, www.playfulportraits.com
Photo Credit: Chris Elam, Playful Portraits, www.playfulportraits.com
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Click here to see our 2007 Chocolate Affaire Thank You.
Please thank and visit our donors!
