Monday, October 26, 2020

Griffin Gala to feature virtual trip to Amalfi coast, lesson on preparing Italian cuisine


 

The 2020 Griffin Health Gala will offer a virtual evening of Italian cuisine and wine on Italy’s famous Amalfi Coast from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 14.


Participants will be treated to a one-of-a-kind culinary experience featuring authentic Italian wines and cuisine they can prepare in their own homes.

Gala attendees will receive instructions on how to shop for and prepare all the ingredients for authentic pasta dishes and entrees. 


On the evening of the gala, Vincenzino Amatruda, Executive Chef of the Villa Maria Cooking School in Ravello, Italy on the Amalfi Coast will give step-by-step video instructions on how to prepare wonderful Italian food for themselves and their friends and family.

The unique event will also feature an assemblage of Allegrini’s premier wines and a journey through the Italian countryside by sommelier Robin Shay.


Tickets start at $150 for access for two guests.

Proceeds from the Gala will help develop and sustain essential programs and services that address the wide-ranging health care needs of the communities Griffin serves ensuring access to innovative, high-quality care in a healing, person-centered environment.


For registration, sponsorship and advertising information visit www.griffinhealth.org/gala.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

From the archives: Colorful FB memory from this date in 2015

 

'Morning sun lights up leaves' is what I wrote five years ago. 
Not much color around here on this dreary day.  

Derby Public Library to host virtual game night for teens




DERBY - Derby Public Library invites tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 to Virtual Teen Game Nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 24. 

Participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic game of skill and chance, YAHTZEE. 

Zoom access link will be provided via email three days prior to game date. 

Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org

Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. 


For more information call 203-736-1482.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.