August 10, 2007

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Barbie Butz

(805) 674-4546

Millie Drum

(805) 610-2554

‘Four Seasons Cooking with Friends’ Benefit for North County Women’s Shelter Continues Oct. 7

Midland Pacific Foundation supports with pledge of $15,000 matching grant

ATASCADERO — The Friends of the North County Women’s Shelter will continue with its second of four fundraising events on Oct. 7 with “Four Seasons Cooking with Friends,” an event offering specialty foods, wine tasting and a cooking lesson. “Four Seasons Cooking with Friends” will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Idler’s North County Appliance Showroom. The event will be an Emeril-style cooking showcase featuring guest chef Anthony “Tony” Farao from Village Caffe in Atascadero. Proceeds will benefit the North County Women’s Shelter to help end domestic violence. The Midland Pacific Foundation, a part of Midland Pacific Homes, has pledged a $15,000 matching grant to the total funds raised by the Four Seasons series. Admission to the Four Seasons is $50, with a limited number of $100 VIP tickets available, allowing attendees to sit front row and receive full plates of the specialty menu foods. All patrons will have the opportunity to sample delicacies produced by the acclaimed Farao, as well as enjoy area wines and foods including olive oils, artesian breads, gourmet cheeses and tapas. There will be two more events to follow as part of the “Four Seasons” fundraising series. Each event will have décor and food themed toward the next two seasons of the year, winter and spring. Chefs will include, André Averseng from Dining with André in Paso Robles and Charles PaladinWayne, owner of Catering by Chef Charlie. The Friends of the North County Women’s Shelter request attendees purchase tickets in advance. A limited number will be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the North County Women’s Resource Center business offices at 7360 El Camino Real in Atascadero or at Idler’s at 2361 Theatre Drive in Paso Robles.