(June 8, 2017) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County is hoping 150 of its closest friends will join the nonprofit for a “Dinner on Jefferson” (Street) event on Friday, June 23 at 5 p.m.
The fundraiser, a massive farm-to-table feast, will support a new mixed-use building on 21 Jefferson Street in Berlin that Habitat plans to build into storefronts for artists on the ground floor, with apartments overhead. The existing building was recently demolished, but additional funds are needed to start construction.
The Town of Berlin granted approval for the event in March and is one of the sponsors. PNC Bank is the top backer and additional support was provided by Sysco and Ayers Creek Adventures.
Habitat Development Coordinator Sheri Hearn said the fundraiser will be using produce from local farms and chefs from area restaurants in to create an all-around communal atmosphere.
“With the new building, we thought it would be a good thing to try and bring the community together to try and raise money [for Habitat],” she said. “And having dinner and eating usually brings people together.”
She said Terrapin Farms and the Eastern Shore Food Co-op would provide produce for the event. Chefs from Our Harvest, the Marlin Club, Liquid Assets, Blacksmith Bar and Restaurant, Siculi Rustic Italian Kitchen, the Waystead Inn, On What Grounds coffee house, and Baked Dessert Café will do the cooking.
Burley Oak Brewing Company will supply a beer truck and an oyster and bloody Mary bar will be provided by Fin’s Alehouse and Raw Bar, and George’s Mixes.
House by Salvaged will set up tables for the dinner and Bleached Butterfly will donate decorations.
Seacrets, Gilbert’s Provisions, Rayne’s Reef, Myers Tool Rental, Lt. Grey, and Atlantic Retreat will supply additional items and services.
The dinner will include appetizers, three main dishes and dessert, as well as live music by Blake and Danielle Haley.
“Everyone’s been coming together and we’re basically trying to break bread in the community to bring awareness to our new spot,” Hearn said. “We’re also, of course, trying to raise money so we can start building and continue to grow Habitat.”
Hearn said Baked Dessert owner Robin Tomaselli was especially instrumental in pulling all the different event sponsors and collaborators together.
“Baked has been a huge advocate for us and Robin has been tremendous,” Hearn said. “She has really helped us pull everyone together.”
Tickets are $55 each or $100 per couple and include all the food courses. A cash bar will also be provided.
The goal is draw 150 guests for the multicourse dinner, which will be held on Jefferson Street near the site of the new building.
Hearn said volunteers were still needed to help staff and clean up. High school students who do so will receive service learning credits.
Additional donations and event sponsors are also welcome.
If all goes well, Hearn said the nonprofit would like to break ground by the fall. Habitat is also working on a thrift store that would sell donated clothing and household items to raise additional funds.
Tickets for the event can be purchased through Eventbrite by searching “Dinner on Jefferson – A Farm to Table Event in Berlin, MD” or using the link www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-on-jefferson-a-farm-to-table-event-in-berlin-md-tickets-34633040356?aff=ehomecard.
For more information or to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, visit www.habitatworcester. org.
The fundraiser, a massive farm-to-table feast, will support a new mixed-use building on 21 Jefferson Street in Berlin that Habitat plans to build into storefronts for artists on the ground floor, with apartments overhead. The existing building was recently demolished, but additional funds are needed to start construction.
The Town of Berlin granted approval for the event in March and is one of the sponsors. PNC Bank is the top backer and additional support was provided by Sysco and Ayers Creek Adventures.
Habitat Development Coordinator Sheri Hearn said the fundraiser will be using produce from local farms and chefs from area restaurants in to create an all-around communal atmosphere.
“With the new building, we thought it would be a good thing to try and bring the community together to try and raise money [for Habitat],” she said. “And having dinner and eating usually brings people together.”
She said Terrapin Farms and the Eastern Shore Food Co-op would provide produce for the event. Chefs from Our Harvest, the Marlin Club, Liquid Assets, Blacksmith Bar and Restaurant, Siculi Rustic Italian Kitchen, the Waystead Inn, On What Grounds coffee house, and Baked Dessert Café will do the cooking.
Burley Oak Brewing Company will supply a beer truck and an oyster and bloody Mary bar will be provided by Fin’s Alehouse and Raw Bar, and George’s Mixes.
House by Salvaged will set up tables for the dinner and Bleached Butterfly will donate decorations.
Seacrets, Gilbert’s Provisions, Rayne’s Reef, Myers Tool Rental, Lt. Grey, and Atlantic Retreat will supply additional items and services.
The dinner will include appetizers, three main dishes and dessert, as well as live music by Blake and Danielle Haley.
“Everyone’s been coming together and we’re basically trying to break bread in the community to bring awareness to our new spot,” Hearn said. “We’re also, of course, trying to raise money so we can start building and continue to grow Habitat.”
Hearn said Baked Dessert owner Robin Tomaselli was especially instrumental in pulling all the different event sponsors and collaborators together.
“Baked has been a huge advocate for us and Robin has been tremendous,” Hearn said. “She has really helped us pull everyone together.”
Tickets are $55 each or $100 per couple and include all the food courses. A cash bar will also be provided.
The goal is draw 150 guests for the multicourse dinner, which will be held on Jefferson Street near the site of the new building.
Hearn said volunteers were still needed to help staff and clean up. High school students who do so will receive service learning credits.
Additional donations and event sponsors are also welcome.
If all goes well, Hearn said the nonprofit would like to break ground by the fall. Habitat is also working on a thrift store that would sell donated clothing and household items to raise additional funds.
Tickets for the event can be purchased through Eventbrite by searching “Dinner on Jefferson – A Farm to Table Event in Berlin, MD” or using the link www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-on-jefferson-a-farm-to-table-event-in-berlin-md-tickets-34633040356?aff=ehomecard.
For more information or to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, visit www.habitatworcester. org.