Wilmington's Epicurean Evening

 
 

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Welcome to Wilmington's Epicuresn Evening!
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The Methodist Home for Children invites you to celebrate Wilmington's 5th Annual Epicurean Evening.  Individual tickets are just $100 and Corporate tables of 10 are $1,000. Get Tickets Online!

 

Come be a part of this wonderful evening of enchanting culinary offerings from our featured Epicureans.       LISTEN:   

 

 

Regina R. Hawse

Development Officer

Methodist Home for Children

Email or Phone 910.471.6088


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INVOLVE Yourself

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Reserve Your Seat
Reserve Your Seat
The 5th Annual Epicurean Evening has concluded, but you can still make the difference in the life of a child by donating online!
Live & Silent Auctions
Live & Silent Auctions
Some of us like to give and others like to give by getting! Epicurean Evening's live and silent auctions feature fun, competitive shopping for a chance to make a difference in the life of a young boy or girl! Click the Antique Diamond Ring above to see what was won last year.
Donate A Package
Donate A Package
You don't have to be a food fancier to support Methodist Home for Children's Epicurean Evening! Whether you donate a package or bid on a donation like this autographed baskerball ... our auctions raise the money to help children find families.
Say Cheese!
Say Cheese!
If you haven't seen the latest craze in photographic fun... attend this year's Epicurean Evening! The Cape Fear's Premier Photo Booth Company is providing its original and ever-so-popular photo booth for our gala event.
Diamond Champagne
Diamond Champagne
Donate $25 and get a "numbered" champagne glass and listen for your number, because a piece of jewelry valued at $1,600 might be yours! Click the diamond above to find out which local jeweler is donating the "sparkle" for the exciting Diamond Champagne Toast.
Enter the Contest
Enter the Contest
Are you a local chef, restauranteer or beverage vendor in or around Wilmington?  Bring your tastiest and most decorous sips and morsels to compete before a celebrity judging panel for the coveted Copper Kettle Award.  Click the Kettle to find out how!
 
 
 
 

Welcome

Epicurean Evening

Welcome to the Official website of the 5th Annual Wilmington's Epicurean Evening.  Thank you for visiting our website!  Our event, sponsored by and for the benefit of Methodist Home for Children, is dedicated to raising funds for the continuation of the home's mission of:

• ensuring that children grow up in safe, loving homes
• educating parents and caregivers about how best to nurture children and young adults
• helping young people navigate adolescence and,
• working  to eradicate social problems that lead to abuse, neglect, family disruption, and abandonment

Want to know more?  We've provided a photo tour of last year's 4th Annual Epicurean Evening to give you a glimpse of the scale and magnificance of this important event.  For more information about how your contribution helps North Carolina children, meet the Boneys in this inspiring video!

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The Ceremonies

WECT television news anchor Frances Weller served as celebrity Mistress of Ceremonies to kick off last year's ceremonies.  Guess who else was there ...

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The Cause

Epicurean Evening is about food, yes... but it's mostly about the beautiful children. Jayne Howard told the poignant and inspiring story of success as foster Mom of four young boys through MHC...

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The Food

From coastal favorites like paella from the Pine Valley Market to sushi in an ice boat from the Bento Box... the food and deserts were as beautiful as they were delicious! 

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The Auction

Auctioneer Matt Holiday, ran the exciting and competitive live auction again in 2010 and the bidding was fast, furious and fun...

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The Ambiance

The 2010 Epicurean Evening packed the WIlmington Hilton Ballroom with gentlemen in suits or tuxedos and ladies in their elegant gownsand little black dresses.

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Swamploggers Chef is Keynote!

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Chef Dave Mueller, of the Discovery Channel Series "Swamp Loggers" will deliver the keynote speech at the 5th Annual Wilmington Epicurean Evening.  Read More about Dave and see some video from his show!
 

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Thanks from the Methodist Home for Children!

Message from Our President

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 An 11-year-old girl from coastal North Carolina was the first child through our doors in 1901, when Methodist Home for Children was just an orphanage.

Today, 110 years later, MHC cares annually for nearly 1,500 children and families throughout North Carolina, including the Wilmington area.

We cannot do this work without the remarkable love and support of friends like you. I invite you to join us for Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening, now celebrating its fifth year.

For every table we fill on Sept. 1, one child receives funding to complete his or her annual care with Methodist Home for Children. Please RSVP today and invite your friends to fill a table for a young person in need.

The Reverend Bruce E. Stanley
President/CEO
Methodist Home for Children

 

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