Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Fourth Annual Fundraiser Fork It Over on September 20th, 2018

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June 18, 2018
Fork It Over Cookie Culinary Competition and Fundraiser to be held at The Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks
 
Ventura, CA — Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) is hosting the Fourth Annual Fork It Over fundraiser on Thursday, September 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks. Tickets are on sale now! All proceeds benefit the Girl Scout Leadership Experience of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience provides research-backed, time-tested and age-appropriate activities in an all-girl, and girl led environment that sets girls up for a lifetime of leadership and success.  “We are thrilled to partner with the community in support of building future leaders through Girl Scouts” said Jody Skenderian, CEO of Girl Scouts.
 
Fork It Over hosts notable chefs from popular local restaurants that will be creating Girl Scout cookie-inspired appetizers and desserts in imaginative sweet and savory cookie and food pairings. The event will also feature a variety of spirit purveyors from across California’s Central Coast, including local breweries, wineries and vineyards.  “We are grateful for the innovative chefs, wineries, breweries and sponsors for their continued support of this unique and popular annual event” said Tammie Helmuth, Board Chair and founder of the event.
 
The evening’s finale will feature a cookie culinary competition featuring recipes from renowned chefs from popular local California restaurants, caterers, and even food trucks. A panel of judges will select the best creations and guests can vote on their favorite entry for the “People’s Choice” award as well as enjoy a silent auction.
For information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.forkitovergsccc.com or call (805) 232-3972.

About Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast
Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast serves over 10,700 girls across six counties and is committed to making Girl Scouting available to girls in ways that impact their lives both in the moment and into the future. Girls participate in troops, individual projects, council events, day camps, and more. A variety of leadership, outdoor skills, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) based programs and events provide girls with opportunities to learn and explore in fun and informative ways. To join or volunteer in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura County, visit: www.girlscoutsccc.org.
 
 
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Contact:
Meghan Lopez, Vice President of Development & Outreach
mlopez@girlscoutsccc.org, (805) 232-3972