Overview
Exciting Auction Items
Music
Sponsors
Participating Resturaunts
Raffle
Directions and Parking
Pictures from Previous Years
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 2009.
As always, you can expect a fun-filled afternoon complete with decadent 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.
Tickets for A Chocolate Affaire 2009 are only $40 per person. Order now by calling us at 401-9333.
Don’t miss your chance to bid on some fabulous items and services at our silent and live auctions!
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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As in the past, we will offer silent and live auctions this year. Our auctioneer this year is Ben Farrell of Custom Benefit Auctions. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) will be accepted.
What will Ben be urging you to bid on this year?
Vacation Getaways
From the mountains...
One week mountain cabin in Ashe County, NC
Relaxing weekend in Union Hall, VA on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake
To the sea...
To across the border... one week at a five star beach resort in Mazatlan, Mexico!
For the Sport Enthusiasts...
Autographed sports equipment from local ACC teams
Original Works by Local and Regional Artisans
Jewelry
Personal Services and Professional Consultations
Photography Portrait Session
Massage Therapy
Polarity Therapy
Reiki
Legal Services
And more...
Auction Item Donation Form
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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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This event would not be possible without the support of many members of our community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors:
Steve and Denise Vanderwoude
Lois Boynton
Steve & Iris Weiss
Perry Colwell & Betty Neese
Drake & Associates
Charlotte Leidy
Barbara M. Weiner
Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A.
Joy M. Bryde
Dr. & Mrs. Stanley J. Filip
Gigi Fein & Ron Geizer
Carol & Brent Jenkins
Elaine & Lee Marcus
NC Mutual Life Insurance Company
Martha Reeves
Walter L. Shepherd
Moyer Smith
JoAnne Zimmer
As of January 27, 2009
We are extremely grateful to the number of area restaurants, caterers, chefs and bakeries who are contributing to Cornucopia House for A Chocolate Affaire 2009. Wwithout their support, the event would not be possible.
As of January 27, 2009
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6 for $25 or $5 each
You do not have to be present to win!
Prize: One Week Beach Vacation
Relaxing Beach Cottage with terrific views
196 Greensboro Street, Holden Beach, NC
Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach cottage that backs up the canal and faces the Intracoastal Waterway. High speed internet access provided. Bedding includes 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins and QSS with bed linens provided. Canal side porch has both an open sundeck and shaded area. Outdoor grill. Street side has covered porch. Floating boat dock for your boating pleasure.
PLUS
3-liter bottle of Big Tattoo Red Wine valued at $75 from Billington Imports who donate 50 cents from every bottle of Big Tattoo sold to cancer charities, including Cornucopia House. www.bigtattoowines.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. Parking is available at the Rams Head Deck adjacent to the Alumni Center for a flat fee of $4, but you must mention "A Chocolate Affaire." For details or further information, please call the Carolina Club at 962-1101 or visit their website.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CAROLINA CLUB
Coming from Durham
Take 15-501 South by-pass; cross over the Hwy 54 bridge, at the second light turn right onto Manning Dr. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Ridge Rd. Turn left into the Ramshead Deck.
Coming from Pittsboro
Take 15-501 by-pass North. Turn left onto Manning Dr. then turn right at first traffic light onto Ridge Rd. Turn left into the Ramshead Deck.
Coming from Raleigh and RDU Airport
Take I-40 West to Exit 273A (Hwy 54 West/Dean Smith Center) toward Chapel Hill & UNC. Drive under the Hwy 15-501 bridge then turn left at the first light onto Country Club Rd. Take an immediate right-hand turn onto Ridge Rd. Go past Boshamer Baseball Stadium on your left and Stadium Dr. on your right. Pass the tunnel entrance then turn right into the Ramshead Deck.
Coming from Greensboro
Take I-40 East then take exit 273-A; turn right onto Hwy 54 West. Drive under the Hwy 15-501 Bridge then turn left at the first light onto Country Club Road. Take an immediate right onto Ridge Road. Go past Boshamer Baseball Stadium on your left and Stadium Drive on your right. Pass the tunnel entrance then turn right into Ramshead Deck.
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Photo Credit: Chris Elam, Playful Portraits, www.playfulportraits.com
Click here to see our information from 2008 A Chocolate Affaire.
Please thank and visit our donors!
