Enjoy ‘A Taste of Rio’ on May 2

A festive evening of delicious food, wine tasting, silent auction and drawings are in store for the Rio Hondo College Foundation’s “A Taste of Rio” event at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014.

A Taste of Rio will feature culinary offerings from California Grill, Clearman’s Steak ‘n Stein, De Luca’s Italian Restaurant, Crabby’s Seafood & More, Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café, Village Sweets, BJ’s Restaurant, Sodexo, Edible Arrangements, Catering by Herach and Ara and Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria, La Casita Olvera, Lucky Treats, Polly’s Pies, and Simply Irresistible Cakes & Catering.

As tasters 21 and over will make their way through the plethora of tasty treats, they will also have the opportunity to bid on several items provided by A Taste of Rio supporters and win prizes during the opportunity drawing.

Major sponsors for the event include Del Terra, Southern California Edison, Bank of the West, Keenan & Associates and the offices of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Vasquez & Co. LLP and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and Whittier Mailing Service.

All proceeds will benefit the Rio Hondo College Foundation, which assists the college in meeting its commitment to educational excellence and access.

Parking is free in lots B and C at the college, 3600 Workman Mill Road in Whittier.

3476. To register or donate online, visit riohondo.edu/foundation.

 

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