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After careful consideration,we have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight's Party in the Kitchen event. The safety of our guests is our top priority and must be our guidepost in making such a significant decision. The unpredictable nature of this storm as well as the state of emergency declared by Governor Kemp weighs heavily in our thought process, and recent storm projections dictate that there is too much risk in moving forward.
We are so grateful to everyone who poured their hearts and souls into tonight's 21st Annual Party in the Kitchen, including our co-chairs, chefs, host committee and vendors, and we thank you for your understanding.
Please note that due to the challenging nature of coordinating chef schedules along with vendor and venue schedules, this event will unfortunately not be rescheduled for 2024.
Party in the Kitchen is our largest fundraiser of the year, and the cancellation of this event will make an impact on our ability to deliver the love, dignity, and nutrition to those we serve. However, with your help, we can still come together virtually to raise critical funds for our nutrition services.
Anyone, regardless of whether you were planning to attend Party in the Kitchen, can make an impact by participating in the following ways:
- The silent auction will remain open until Sunday at 9pm! Bid on our fabulous auction items today! From luxurious getaways, exclusive restaurant packages, and other exciting experiences, there is no shortage of thrilling opportunities to bid on. Every dollar raised goes directly towards our programs.
- We’ve also included our elevated live auction items, so don’t miss out on spectacular opportunities such as:- An exquisite chef dinner at the historic Randolph-Lucas-Jones House, prepared by the renowned Chefs Kevin Rathbun and Peter Kaiser. Includes wine pairs with Master Sommelier Michael McNeil and decor from BW Designs, Inc.! Bid on one of 10 spots for 2 at this exclusive dinner party!- A 4-day, 3-night stay in St. Lucia with complimentary butler service, a private plunge pool, spa treatments for 2, all-inclusive dining plan and complimentary motorized and non-motorized watersports!
- Try your luck in our raffle! Win a brand-new Big Green Egg...and a free demo with none other than renowned Chef Kevin Rathbun for you and 8 guests! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you can enter as many times as you’d like. Just follow the link and click “Raffles” to enter. Raffle winner will be drawn at 9pm on Sunday, September 29th.
- Participate in the Wine Pull!Take a chance at winning a sommelier’s dream bottle in our wine pull! Just follow the link and click “Raffles” - from here, you’ll find the Wine Pull! Wine can be picked up at Open Hand during regular business hours.
- Donate to Open Hand. Just $100 covers delivery-related costs for 42 meals, sent straight to our clients’ doors, free of charge.
Event Co-Chairs:Anne Barge Clegg
Roger J. Smith
Chef Peter Kaiser
Chef Kevin RathbunHost Committee:
Tom Abrams and Britt Wood | Silvia Unterkreuter Adams
Marlene Alexander | Tracie Arnold
Sandra Baldwin | Cromwell Baun
Steven Carpenter | Tony Conway and Steve Welsh
Heather Froy | Su and Sekhar Ghosh
Marian Goldberg | Brittany Hartman
Jim Hilderbrandt | Jon Howard
Robert Joseph, Jr. | Leslie McLeod
Charles Mendez and Nick Parker | Clayton Morey
Johanna Ellis Reisinger |Carmen and Bob Titelman
Jack Sawyer and Bill Torres |Butch Whitfield and Michael Lambert
Allen Yee | Judy Zaban
