Cookie Table & Cocktails fundraising event set for Feb. 29
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Historical Society is planning its eighth annual Cookie Table & Cocktails fundraising event from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 29 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Social Hall, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave.
Supporting its exhibits and programming at Tyler History Center, this is the largest fundraiser of the year for MVHS, according to a news release. The catered event is styled to recreate a traditional Youngstown wedding reception and features a cookie baking competition for both amateurs and professionals, judged by a select panel of community figures.
The cookie baking competition is open for registration. Contact cookie contest coordinator Traci Manning at 330-743-2589 or education@mahoninghistory.org for a registration form.
The cookie categories are as follows: Best Cocktail Inspired Cookie, Best Use of a Unique Ingredient, Best Traditional Cookie and Best Decorated Cookie. Cookies will be judged on overall impression, consistency and flavor.
Each cookie baker will receive one complimentary event ticket and special recognition at the event. Bakers who do not wish to compete in judged categories also are invited to participate in the event.
A cash bar will be available and will feature signature cocktails, in addition to other mixed drinks, wine and beer. Penguin City Brewing Company will produce a limited edition beer, based on one of the winning cookies from the 2019 event competition. A preview of the special brew will take place at a separate product launch event Feb. 13 at Boxcar Lounge, adjacent to the B&O Station Banquet Hall in downtown Youngstown.
After the buffet dinner, the dance floor will be opened up with musical entertainment provided by the Del Sinchak Orchestra. MVHS also will offer a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and silent auction.
This story was originally published January 9, 2020 at 5:45 AM with the headline "Cookie Table & Cocktails fundraising event set for Feb. 29."