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All the political sparring getting to you? This event might sweeten up your attitude a bit.
"The Desserts of Shadyside," a fundraiser for Shadyside Dems, the City of Pittsburgh's Seventh Ward Democratic Committee, will feature desserts from local restaurants, pastry chefs and foodies at 6:30 tonight at the home of Scott Cavanaugh and Ron Graham, 6101 Fifth Ave.
Dessert donors include Brasserie 33, Cafe Zinho, Girasole, Elbow Room, La Feria, Mercurio's Gelato and Pizzeria, Prantl's Bakery, and one simply known as the Anonymous Obama Cookie Baker.
Cost is $50 for most, with Shadyside residents paying $25 if they present current voter registration and "GOP-ordered ID," a news release noted. Proceeds will benefit the organization's effort to boost voting on Nov. 6.
All those in attendance will be able to vote for five different desserts, but those paying extra will receive additional secret ballots.
"Stuffing of the ballot box will be strongly encouraged," promoters quipped.
For more information, go to shadysidedems.org.
Meanwhile, a handful other food events this week:
Fall Preview Party: Food trucks, music and free samples. 6 to 8 tonight at Dozen Bake Shop, Lawrenceville. dozenbakeshop.com.
Taste of the Town: Cuisine from 20 restaurants, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at New Englander Banquet Facility, New Castle. $35 per person; proceeds benefit United Way of Lawrence County. 724-658-8528.\
Munchkin Mondays: Carnegie Science Center, North Side, serves up nutrition activities for museum visitors ages 2 to 6; CarnegieScienceCenter.org.
Original Feast from the East: Shish kabob lamb dinner, Mediterranean marinated chicken, grape leaves, kibbee, baklava, nut rolls and more. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. George Orthodox Church, Bridgeville. 412-221-2277 or stgeorgebridgeville.org.
Fall Festival: Ethnic food, music, prizes, haunted house and games for kids, and bingo. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. until the food runs out Sunday at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Homestead. For complete schedule: stnichomestead.org.
Rocktoberfest & Rockin' Best Brewfest: Live rock bands, people's choice brewfest competition, cornhole, horseshoes, bounce houses, face painting and sumo wrestling competition, plus adventure passes for resort activities like a zip line, rock climbing wall and chair-lift rides. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nemacolin Woodlands in Farmington. Prices vary based on activity selections. nemacolin.com (click "events calendar").
Vendor Expo: Demos of soup and dip recipes, lunch ideas, juicers, homemade pasta, cake pops and more. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at In the Kitchen, Strip District. shopinthekitchen.com.
Wedding Weekend: Meet florists, photographers and other vendors to plan a less-traditional, local, green wedding. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Pittsburgh Public Market, Strip District.
First Published October 10, 2012 10:57 pm
