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FRISCO - This Valentine's Day offers a chance to indulge in chocolate, wine and shopping - without the guilt.
The Advocates for Victims of Assault hosts the 17th annual Chocolate Fantasia, its biggest fundraiser, Saturday.
"Under one roof, you have wine, chocolate and shopping," said Regan Wood, executive director of Advocates for Victims of Assault.
The evening features chocolate delights created by about 10 professional chefs and plenty of amateur bakers and children.
"We've been getting three to four calls a day for two weeks steady from amateurs who want to enter, so I think there's going to be plenty of chocolate," Wood said. "It's not all going to be professional, but chocolate's chocolate."
The fundraiser also presents a variety of red and white wines to taste, donated by Midwest Beverage, Southern Wine and Spirits and Mike Smith.
A committee of professional chefs and local personalities will present the famous Golden Pig award in the amateur, child, resort and professional categories. In addition, chocolate devotees will bestow the People's Choice Golden Pig award to the most decadent dessert.
The Tommy Schreve Band revs up the dance floor at 8:30 p.m. with a danceable mix of blues and classic rock.
Schreve has built a solid local following from playing in Summit County for the past 10 years. He also has appeared on "The Tonight Show" twice and toured with Jimmy Buffett.
As if chocolate, wine and dancing weren't enough, Chocolate Fantasia offers a carnival of silent auction items. About 200 businesses have donated ski passes, gift certificates, spa treatments, ski equipment, housewares and services ranging from massages to dental care.
Proceeds from the silent auction benefit victim services, which includes emergency funds, counseling, shelter and education for anyone who has experienced a traumatic situation including (but not limited to) domestic violence, sexual assault, vehicular accidents, avalanches, suicide, devastation or sudden death or loss.
The organization usually raises anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000 from the event, and Wood said it's hoping to raise $10,000 this year.
Chocolate Fantasia begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Frisco.
Full-event tickets, including wine tasting (for adults) are $25, and chocolate indulgence tickets (without wine) are $20. Tickets for children younger than 12 are $5. They may be purchased at the door or at the City Markets and Alpine Banks throughout Summit County.
The Advocates for Victims of Assault hosts the 17th annual Chocolate Fantasia, its biggest fundraiser, Saturday.
"Under one roof, you have wine, chocolate and shopping," said Regan Wood, executive director of Advocates for Victims of Assault.
The evening features chocolate delights created by about 10 professional chefs and plenty of amateur bakers and children.
"We've been getting three to four calls a day for two weeks steady from amateurs who want to enter, so I think there's going to be plenty of chocolate," Wood said. "It's not all going to be professional, but chocolate's chocolate."
The fundraiser also presents a variety of red and white wines to taste, donated by Midwest Beverage, Southern Wine and Spirits and Mike Smith.
A committee of professional chefs and local personalities will present the famous Golden Pig award in the amateur, child, resort and professional categories. In addition, chocolate devotees will bestow the People's Choice Golden Pig award to the most decadent dessert.
The Tommy Schreve Band revs up the dance floor at 8:30 p.m. with a danceable mix of blues and classic rock.
Schreve has built a solid local following from playing in Summit County for the past 10 years. He also has appeared on "The Tonight Show" twice and toured with Jimmy Buffett.
As if chocolate, wine and dancing weren't enough, Chocolate Fantasia offers a carnival of silent auction items. About 200 businesses have donated ski passes, gift certificates, spa treatments, ski equipment, housewares and services ranging from massages to dental care.
Proceeds from the silent auction benefit victim services, which includes emergency funds, counseling, shelter and education for anyone who has experienced a traumatic situation including (but not limited to) domestic violence, sexual assault, vehicular accidents, avalanches, suicide, devastation or sudden death or loss.
The organization usually raises anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000 from the event, and Wood said it's hoping to raise $10,000 this year.
Chocolate Fantasia begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Frisco.
Full-event tickets, including wine tasting (for adults) are $25, and chocolate indulgence tickets (without wine) are $20. Tickets for children younger than 12 are $5. They may be purchased at the door or at the City Markets and Alpine Banks throughout Summit County.
