Hollywood comes once again to Oceanside for an evening of fun and gourmand delights. There is sure to be plenty of laughter all around with Kim Coles Comedic Actress, playwright and TV personality. Kim takes us on a journey, “Anchors Away, Cruising with NCAAWA” while guests enjoy the range of delicacies provided by professional and amateur chefs. The North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA), invites the community to join the land cruise, Saturday, October 19, from 6 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Saint Margaret Parish Hall, 4300 Oceanside Blvd in Oceanside. Captain’s Night attire is optional.
This is the seventeenth year the organization has held the GG, as it has come to be nicknamed, increasing in its popularity and resulting in stronger support for NCAAWA scholarships for young and adult women. The land cruise will feature C.C. Sanders as Master of Ceremonies, DJ and Singer, one of Southern California’s best entertainers and versatile performers, who is certain to provide a combination of musical styles for all to enjoy. “This year we are especially pleased to bring two consummate professionals here to headline the event,” noted Edith Jones, President of NCAAWA.
The chef competition adds an element both fierce and fun for participating chefs, judges and guests. This has become an excellent venue for new, upcoming chefs as well as friends to display their skills. Judges have been selected from city officials, educators and others across North County.
Tickets are $50 or $60 after Oct 5. To purchase tickets or to participate as a chef – professional or amateur – log onto the website www.ncaawa.org or call 760.978.6534.
Auction items are being requested in the form of art, artisan items, professional services, tours, gift baskets and certificates or individual gift contribution. Interested donors can arrange for their donation on http://www.ncaawa.org/gentlemensgourmet.html or contact Manie Morales at 760.896.4711.
NCAAWA’s mission is to provide a support network through education, health awareness, and life skills programs for girls, young and adult women in North San Diego County to increase their self-sufficiency. Most of the organization’s events are fundraisers, which help to bolster their annual scholarship program. Since 1998, more than 80 scholarships and over $90,000 have been awarded. The women’s conferences, while not fundraisers, are another avenue for giving back to the community.
