December 18th, 2014

A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware, Fundraising, Children & Families First, Event, Savor, Shop, Enjoy, & Sip, Fall Fundraising at the Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

Savoring the dishes prepared tableside by the area’s top restaurants, shopping beautiful works of art by local artists and artisans….just in time for the Holiday Season, enjoying the soothing sounds of live music, and sipping martinis, beer, and wine.

Bluecoast

All for a good cause.  The event was to benefit Children & Families First, an organization that has been in existence since 1884.  Focusing on children and families Children & Families First goes the full circle; from helping moms have healthy babies to supporting healthy aging for older adults….and everything in between.

To know about them, and to give a much appreciated donations by the end of the year, please visit http://www.cffde.org.  They have locations in Wilmington, Dover, Seaford, and Georgetown.

Two events happen every year in Southern Delaware.  The office located at 410 South Bedford Street in Georgetown, Delaware was in charge of putting the 2 events in Sussex County.  At the helm?  Marcie Urgo.  Tel. 302-856-2388.

In its fith year a Taste for Art of Southern Delaware is an event not to be missed.  It is a fun night!  This year’s event took place at Indy Hall at Independence, accessible to all Delaware Beaches and beyond.

It was a festive atmosphere with guests mingling as they sampled delicious tapas style presentations, shopping and listening to music.

Thirteen local artists set up shop around the rooms, along with the restaurants.  Here are some photos.

Basket Whimsies by Mary Morton – Beautiful fabrics making a variety of items.

Kevin Fleming – A Delaware native and international photographer.  http://www.kevinfleming.com.

Magpie Design – One of a kind figues made from papier mache.  Peggie Gielis creates them and they were one of my favorites.  Visit her shop on http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiedesignltd.

I found at A Taste for Art one of my favorite toffees….Taylor’s Toffee is made in Selbyville, Delaware, a few miles of Fenwick Island on Rt. 54.  This is a family operation and it is so good.  Please visit http://www.taylorstoffee.com.

And a Silent Auction for those that wanted the excitement of watching their bids for pretty nice things.

It is almost the end of 2014, but a new year is just around the corner with many activities and events covering the Delmarva Peninsula…..when you see A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware….make sure you pencil it in.  It is usually in the Fall.  Don’t worry, I will let you know.

Merry Christmas!!

June 11th, 2013

“A Taste for Art”, Children & Families First, Signature Event, Save The Date, Friday, October 11, 2013, Clubhouse at Baywood Greens, A Unique Creative Arts & Culinary Experience, Southern Delaware

And a “Fund” and “Fun” Raising event is going to be, once again.  Imagine how much fun it will be when guests will mingle among the featured works of area artisans while sampling signature dishes prepared by chefs from top area restaurants.

The location?  The beautiful, casual, yet sophisticated Clubhouse at Baywood Greens in Long Neck, Delaware, minutes from the Delaware Beaches.

Children & Families First (CFF) has been in existence for more than 125 years.  It builds the foundation for strong communities with child-centered and family-focused programs.  CFF provide services statewide, and in 2012 it helped more than 35,000 people.

In Sussex County since the 1970’s, the programs cover the life span of helping pregnant women in need, offering parenting education and counseling, targeting families in crisis, programs helping teens in need of cousneling and/or residential treatment, foster care and adoption services, and programs promoting the transition from welfare to work.

Proceeds from “A Taste of Art” will directly support local community programs that give families the relevant tools they need to overcome a crisis and succeed.

So, the committee is already formed and at the helm is Marcie Urgo, Development and Special Events Coordinator for CFF.  Marcie is organizing her troops so that this event is as successful as the previous ones.

Sponsors and underwriters are so important and much needed when putting an event, such as this one.  If you decide you would like to help…as a sponsor or underwriter, yo will have the opportunity to receive recognition on all advertising and print materials and enjoy additional benefits such as program ads, event tickets and more.

Sponsorship levels are as follows:

$2,500 – Gold Level

$1,000 – Silver Level

$500 – Bronze Level

$250 – Supporting Sponsor

Marcie Urgo will more than happy to talk to you if you have any questions.  Please contact her at 302-856-2388.  Children & Families First is located at 410 S. Bedord St., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Note:  Please stay tuned…there is a lot of work to be done but I think it is going to be a great event!

Talk to you later…you know I will.