Death by Chocolate a sweet, profitable event
By LOIS KINDLE
Last Friday’s Death by Chocolate event drew more than 200 people to the Firehouse Cultural Center, where they drowned themselves in decadent sweets and drink to raise funds for the East Bay High School Athletic Boosters.
Organizer Amanda Marerro was thrilled with a turnout that far exceeded her expectations.
“Our goal was to raise at least $3,500 this year but we exceeded that by $1,000 after expenses,” she said. “The evening was absolutely amazing.”
Marrero thanked local bakers Lynn Kessel, Barb Lewis and Tiffany Williams Wilson, aka Mrzstickyfingertips; PRP Wine International; jazz performer Chuck Weirch; photographer Chris Sharp; her mother, Suzanne Ramella; and the many volunteers who supplied their time and talent to make the fundraiser a success.
“With this kind of turnout, we’re going to need a bigger venue next time,” she said.