Auburn Optimists to Host “The Spirit of Chocolate!”

Written by Nemaha County Herald


The Auburn Optimist Club is sponsoring “The Spirit of Chocolate!” A Chocolate Lovers Celebration, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the 4-H Building on the Nemaha County Fair Grounds. The Optimists are partnering with groups and businesses in Auburn as a fundraiser to support the organization’s youth scholarship program. The afternoon will start with chocolate, with samples of chocolate provided by the area restaurants and caterers. Some presenters will be offering samples of other foods to help clear the palate for the main ingredient...chocolate.While grazing through the varied chocolate delights, the crowd can also enjoy the music provided by student groups, Brent Comstock and Spirit Wave.The Optimists support college scholarships of $2,100 to students from the Auburn Public Schools and Johnson-Brock Public Schools. To attend the event, tickets can be purchased from any Auburn Optimist Club or any Youth Against Drugs & Alcohol member, at Lynch’s Hardware or Bohl Plumbing & Heating. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door.For more information or to purchase a ticket, call Jackie Gfeller at 274-3599 or 242-2411.