February 25, 2011 > Kidango announces Taster's Showcase Kidango announces Taster's Showcase Submitted By Shirley Ng Kidango, a nonprofit child development agency, announced its 16th annual Taster's Showcase event. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kidango's vital early education, early intervention, mental health, and nutrition programs that provide over 2,500 children in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties with the strong foundation they need to succeed in life. Taster's Showcase is on Sunday, April 17th at the Marriott Fremont, located at 46100 Landing Parkway, just off highway 880. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and the festivities will continue until 4 p.m. Attendees will spend the afternoon enjoying food from some of the best local restaurants and caterers, sipping fine wines and other beverages, and enjoying the fun of a live auction, silent auction, and a drawing, all to raise funds for Kidango's mission of inspiring children, empowering families, and building strong communities. A wide variety of food and beverage categories will be represented at Taster's Showcase, from vegetarian entrees to gelato desserts and coffee to red wine. Taster's Showcase will also be graced by a panel of culinary experts, who will be judging the participants' food and table presentations. You can support Kidango's work by purchasing event tickets, making an in-kind donation for the auctions/drawing, or being an event sponsor. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (510) 897-6912, visiting the office in person, or sending payments by mail to: Kidango Administrative Office Attn: Taster's Showcase Tickets 44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 Please visit the Kidango website at http://www.kidango.org/. For more information on Kidango or Taster's Showcase, please contact Patricia Eaton at (510) 897-6971 or at Patricia.eaton@kidango.org. Taster's Showcase Sunday, Apr 17 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont (510) 897-6912 http://www.kidango.org/