Rosemary Children’s Services hosts the Star Chefs Benefit at Santa Anita Park on June 26, 2010
ROSEMARY CHILDREN’S SERVICES TO HOLD 47TH ANNUAL “AN EVENING WITH STAR CHEFS” BENEFIT AT SANTA ANITA PARK ON JUNE 26TH
PASADENA, Calif. – On June 26, 2010, Rosemary Children’s Services will hold its 47th Annual “An Evening with Star Chefs.” This event, which will be held at the historic Santa Anita Park, is the oldest, most established culinary event in the greater Los Angeles area. The fundraiser attracts over 500 prominent, concerned and caring supporters who enjoy an evening of gourmet food created by the area’s finest chefs as well as dancing to live entertainment, wine, specialty coffees, opportunity drawings, and an exciting silent auction.
“We are very excited to hold our ‘Star Chefs Event’ at Santa Anita Park again this year,” says Greg Wessels, Executive Director. “This event has a longstanding history in the Pasadena community and among all of our long time supporters. This year we are not only proud to celebrate our 47th Annual Event, but also our 90th Anniversary of our Agency.”
Rosemary Children’s Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency dedicated to helping children and adolescent girls heal from abuse and build self-esteem. At the heart of our efforts is the commitment to enable young people to fulfill their potential to lead productive and rewarding lives. Since 1920, Rosemary Children’s Services has reached thousands of children and their families through its Residential Program, Foster Family and Adoption Program, Non-Public School, Transitional Housing Program and Mental Health Program.
Participating restaurants for the 47th Annual “An Evening with Star Chefs” event include: Soleil & Terroir, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Dandy Don’s Ice Cream Sundae, Front Runner, MillerCoors Brewing Company, El Cholo, Charcuterie, Munoz Catering, Nikki C’s, Whole Foods Pasadena, DISH Bistro and Bar, Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ, Noir Food and Wine, Pasadena Baking Company, Mi Piace, Il Fornaio, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Celestino, Charcuterie, El Portal, Stockholm Vodka, One and World Vegetarian Cuisine.
Sponsors for the event include: Wells Fargo Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Huntington Culinary, Tower General Contractors, First Premiere Bank and Trust, Pacific Western Bank, Huntington Culinary, Charles W. Mason and Associates, Nadar, Inc., Vince’s Auto, and Douglas Auto Body.
“This is one of the most fun and exciting and events in Pasadena,” says Jennifer Radics, Development Director, “There will be a fabulous silent auction, exquisite food and wine, and great music and dancing! This is an event not to be missed.”
ABC7 Eyewitness News’ nutrition and fitness reporter “Food Coach,” Lori Corbin and the Food Network Channel’s “The Hungry Detective,” Chris Cognac will serve as the Masters of Ceremonies for the evening. Lori Corbin once owned and operated a chain of exercise studios, along with a low-fat catering business. Her "Food Coach" program slimmed down notables like Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Billy Zane and a cast of soap stars. Chris Cognac has been on the police force for 14 years, serving in the juvenile and sex crimes division. He now specializes in community affairs and quality of life. Chris writes a food column for the Torrance Daily Breeze, a Los Angeles area newspaper, called “Culinary Detective” and has served as a judge on the Food Network Channel’s “Iron Chef America.” Chris has helped Anthony Bourdain on the “L.A. No Reservations” show and was recently part of the team that broke the Guinness World Record cooking challenge.
Tickets for the 47th Annual “An Evening with Star Chefs” event are $125.00/each if purchased before May 31, 2010, and $150.00/each is purchased after May 31, 2010. For more information about purchasing tickets, sponsorship, or volunteering call (626) 844-3033 ext. 211 or visit www.rosemarychildren.org.
About Rosemary Children’s Services
Rosemary Children’s Services is an independent 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena. Our mission is to provide compassionate and therapeutic support to help children, adolescents and families heal from their pasts and move toward productive and fulfilling futures. Since 1920, Rosemary Children’s Services has reached thousands of children and their families through comprehensive programs, including: Residential Treatment Program, Mental Health Services / Day Rehabilitation, Non-Public School, Transitional Housing, and a Foster/Adoption Agency.
To learn more about Rosemary Children’s Services or arrange a tour of its Pasadena campus, call (626) 844-3033 or visit the agency’s website, http://www.rosemarychildren.org.