Tue January 20, 2009
BATAVIA MAINSTREET “FOXFARE” SPRING GALA TICKETS ON SALE
Batavia, IL: The Fox Valley Community is invited to attend Batavia MainStreet’s 3rd Annual FoxFare spring gala, “Viva Las Vegas” on Sunday March 15th. This culinary extravaganza spotlights Fox Valley chefs and caterers providing sample size portions of their signature dish. Head Chef Jason Stoffels of Enticing Cuisine in Batavia will join a host of other top chefs from the Fox Valley area treating gala patrons to their culinary creations. The evening will also feature a silent and live auction, live music and other events that will fall in line with the Las Vegas theme. Presale tickets are $45 per person and the event benefits Batavia MainStreet to assist with the promotion, planning and preservation of downtown Batavia.
Gala chair Sharon Mitchell and her committee have selected the Lincoln Inn and the theme “Viva Las Vegas” for this year’s gala. Committee member Sharon Harwick comments, “MainStreet has worked hard to create a unique Fox Valley event and we encourage the community to join us to sample some of the area’s best chefs and caterers.” FoxFare rolls out the red carpet at 5pm with registration, silent auction and live music. Food sampling stations open at 6:00 p.m.
FoxFare is presented by Batavia MainStreet volunteers. Donations for the silent and live auction are being taken until Noon on Friday March 6th. For more information and online ticket sales for MainStreet’s spring gala, please check their Web site at www.downtownbatavia.com or call the MainStreet office at (630) 761-3528. Individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment as space is limited. Reservations are needed and the deadline to make your reservation is Friday March 6th, unless the event is sold out prior to that date.
The Batavia MainStreet Program is one of 58 not-for-profit, community based organizations in the state of Illinois. The mission of Batavia MainStreet is to enhance the identity of Batavia’s downtown area as the heart of our community. MainStreet members work through the four points: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization and Promotion to improve the downtown district. MainStreet volunteers believe the revitalization of Downtown Batavia is essential to our community’s sense of pride, place, and heritage for this and future generations. For more information about Batavia MainStreet or to volunteer, please contact Britta McKenna at (630) 761-3528 or email britta@downtownbatavia.com.