Where: Shops at Pembroke Gardens located just off Interstate-75 at Pines Boulevard, Exit 9A
When: Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Why: This month, a fleet of inspirational survivors and supporters—all seeking bountiful plates and many donning pink brassieres—will join together in celebration and feast at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens for Part III of The Tastings. Benefiting American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, The Tastings—a signature, tri-annual event that takes place throughout the lifestyle center’s beautiful, open-air setting—features taste-bud-tantalizing selections from menus of the The Shops’ participating restaurants.
In exchange for a small charitable donation, guests will receive a “Taste Card” that will serve as a tasting ticket. Featuring scrumptious sample dishes and delights like refreshing ice cream scoops, Bruschetta and wine, the culinary selections will include treats from Brio Tuscan Grille, Fuddruckers, Gelosia Delizia Italiana, Kilwins, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Sal’s Italian Ristorante, Starbucks, Stir Crazy, Sur La Table, TCBY, That Wine Place, The Pub, and Village Tavern.
Participants who purchase a “Taste Card” will be entered into a raffle for their chance to win various prizes, including restaurant gift cards and a $500 shopping spree at the mall courtesy of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. The progressive-style event will also feature live music by Jay Blue Band, exhibits by resident artists from Studio 18, gift bags, and much more!
All ticket-sale proceeds from The Tastings will directly benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer—a powerful and inspiring walk event that unites communities in honor of breast cancer survivors, helps to promote awareness about steps that can be taken to reduce risks and raises funds to benefit American Cancer Society research and services.
Women attending the event are encouraged to “Put On Your Pink Bra,” in support of the American Cancer Society’s awareness campaign to fight breast cancer. The organization’s Florida division launched the “Put On Your Pink Bra” campaign in 2011 as a bold, fresh way for women throughout the state to show support for, and empower ACS’ mission, and those battling the disease.
How: Tickets are $10 pre-sale which are available online or $15 at the event. All on-site and pre-purchased tickets are available at Will Call. All funds directly benefit American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. – Will Call (located at the Fountain across from The Pub)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. –The Tastings
7:45 p.m. – Raffles Begin
