Shorewood HUGS hosts its 8th Annual Chocolat Ball, “The Streets of Paris,” on Saturday, February 4, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Joliet Clarion on Larkin Ave. Guests will enjoy a walk through the streets of Paris while sampling chocolate creations from the finest bakeries and caterers around. Also included are light appetizers catered by Bella Cucina, one free drink per person, cash bar, raffles, silent auction, dancing and a few surprises.
Chocolate sponsors include Barolo Restaurant, B Design, Bella Cucina, Candy and Corn, Cheesecakes by James, HUGS Chocolate Martini Shots, Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts Program, Elegant Touch Catering, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Sweet Gallery Cups ’n Cakes. Celebrity Chocolate Judges for the evening will be representatives from area organizations and businesses that give back to the community including: State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Audra Crowther from Team Make a Difference, Frank Cszervenyak from Rathbun, Cszervenyak and Kozol, LLC and Lou Ann Peck from Breast Intentions of Joliet. They will select a “Best Chocolate Creation.”
Premier Sponsors are D’Arcy Automotive, Heroes West, Rathbun, Cszervenyak and Kozol, LLC, The Herald News, Turk Furniture and West Lockport Cleaners.
A special Grand Prize Raffle, featuring a weekend getaway to Las Vegas, addd excitement to an already fun-filled evening. Guests will enjoy the many beautiful raffle baskets and silent auction items including golf packages, sports tickets and memorabilia, as well as a week stay at Grand Bear Resort in Utica, just to name a few.
Proceeds from the Chocolat Ball benefit the HUGS & Wishes Program; fulfilling wishes for those that are disabled, deserving or in-need in our communities. To date, Shorewood HUGS has fulfilled over 525 wishes and given back over $350,000 to those in need, disabled or deserving within a 20-mile radius of Shorewood. This year we will honor 2016 wish recipient Glen Marcum who tirelessly worked to make his community a better place, even while battling cancer. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased by visiting our website:http://www.shorewoodhugs.org www.shorewoodhugs.org. This event has been sold out for several years. Get your tickets today before it’s too late!