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the voice of the abingtons abingtonsuburban.com | september 21, 2017
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So TaSTy!
Time for Rotary Club’s annual Taste event by Teri Lyon
Attendees will wander casually through several areas of the Ramada sampling SPeCiAL To THe AbinGTon SUbUrbAn signature dishes of various food vendors. There are also a number of wine and desFall brings a variety of special flavors sert vendors to top off the great samwith the change of seasons. Those who live in the Abingtons, or are just dropping plings. According to Cicerini, the Rotary by, will have an opportunity to experience Club is “very excited to have several new them first hand. vendors join our event.” These include The Rotary Club of the Abingtons Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, Alter will conduct its 13th annual Taste of the Abingtons on Sunday, Sept. 24, 5 to 8 p.m. House, Nina’s, Abbiocco and Constantino’s Catering. at the Ramada Inn in Clarks Summit. “We are also welcoming old favorites Rotarian and committee member Gail including Gerrity’s, Weis Markets and Cicerini said the organization is “very Manning’s Dairy Farm,” she noted, labelproud” to host the event that has been ing the event as “an evening of fun with popular year after year. friends while supporting our community “We are expecting more than 30 fanalong with Rotary Club of the Abingtons.” tastic vendors this year, including some The Rotarian said the event always excellent wineries, breweries and cigar shops. In addition, there will be an auction attracts people of all ages because it offers such a variety of cuisine. and raffle of some fantastic gift certifi“We get young and old because the cates and other donated gifts,” Cicerini event has a wide appeal,” Cicerini said. said. “With nearly 30 vendors whose cuisine Cicerini described the event as “a varies greatly we attract a varied crowd.” large community party” where “folks can Additionally, Cicerini said patrons get a sample old and new vendors without comlot for their $25 ticket. mitting to dinner for two.” “The price is appealing to all,” said Cicerini. She noted that, in addition to offering tasty samplings for a modest price, the event is a wonderful opportunity for so-
Among those planning the event are, from left: Roger Mattes, Laurie Stephens, Chris Calvey Jr., Noreen Thomas, Gail Cicerini and Ryan Campbell.
cializing and reinforcing the strong sense of community in the Abingtons. “It is a tremendous community event, a chance to catch up on many old friends and an opportunity to meet new ones,” she said. Cicerini said Rotary Club events such as Taste of the Abingtons help to fund “numerous charities” supported by the local division of the international service club. According to Rotary International’s website, the organization “has bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty,
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promote clean water and sanitation and fight disease” for more than 110 years. In addition to Taste of the Abingtons, the local Rotary Club sponsors other events such as a spring pasta dinner and Fourth of July fireworks every year. “These events highlight what we do and often attract new members,” said Cicerini. Tickets for Taste of the Abingtons, at $25 each, may be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-abingtonstickets-37487923388 or by calling 570351-4606. Tickets also will be available at the door. 1313 Wyoming Ave., Exeter
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