The Valley United Way James Bond-themed fundraiser, Stirring Your Communi“tini”, takes place this Friday, Nov. 17 at Scinto Towers Lobby, 2 Corporate Drive in Shelton. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m.
Participating restaurants will serve tasty bite-size appetizers, each paired with a different 1 oz. signature martini sample. There will be a People’s Choice and a Critic’s Choice award given for the best pairing.
The restaurants are: Dew Drop Inn, Tavern 1757, Stone’s Throw, Vazzy’s, Lulu Pazzo Italiano, Il Palio, Osteria Romana, Romanacci, Jimmies Place, Saltwater Restaurant and Bar, Barra Italian Street Kitchen, The Old Dog Tavern, and Bull & Barley.
Entertainment is provided by Tony Riccio (Frank Sinatra tribute) and Jack Lynn (Dean Martin tribute). There will be a James Bond Costume Contest as well as a “SurPrize Balloon Pop” raffle, featuring a chance to win an exquisite “Rhythm of Love” diamond pendant valued at $2,500, generously donated by Marks of Design in Shelton, plus many other interesting prizes.
Tickets are available for $50 at the door, online at valleyunitedway.org, or by calling Valley United Way at 203 – 926-9478.
All proceeds go to Valley United Way’s programs which focus on food insecurity. The Valley United Way is a leading philanthropic organization serving the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton. Their mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community through philanthropy, volunteerism and collaboration.
