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Junior League of Boca Raton to Host 11^th Annual Chocolate Decadence: “The Sweetest Party in Town” February 9th

BOCA RATON, FL – Junior League of Boca Raton is gearing up for the 11^th Annual Chocolate Decadence to be held on Thursday, February 9^th, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Shops at Boca Center.  This culinary extravaganza, known as “The Sweetest Party in Town,” will treat guests to a decadent evening of sweet samplings from many of South Florida’s top restaurants.  This must-attend event draws upwards of 800 guests each year.

Held in the beautiful courtyard of Boca Center, guests will enjoy a spectacular array of sweet and savory samplings from over 25 local restaurants including Philippe Chow, Morton’s Steakhouse, Rocco’s Tacos, Brio, Seasons 52, Oceans 234 and Trulucks.  In addition, the evening will include fantastic wines, music and entertainment, a swanky VIP “White Chocolate” Lounge and an enormous silent auction.  This year’s event will honor Community Sweethearts Dr. Marta Rendon and Dr. George and Donna Zoley.    

“The proceeds from Chocolate Decadence will benefit the Junior League of Boca Raton’s many community projects,” said Nancy Dockerty, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton.  “We’re very proud of the assistance we’re able to provide many area non-profits and it’s thanks to people in our community coming out and supporting our fundraisers that we can continue our mission of improving the community.”

The 11^th Annual Chocolate Decadence is proud to be sponsored by The Shops at Boca Center, Equity One, Plastridge Insurance, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, The GEO Group Foundation, Potions in Motion, Woolbright Foundation, NASA Neuroscience & Spine Associates, Sunny 104.3, Will Bridges Entertainment, Raymond Lee Jewelers and Palm Beach Outdoor Cinema Events and Boca by Design.  Junior League of Boca Raton is also honored to have the GEO Group, Cendyn, The Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, Boca Magazine, Atlas Party Rental and Rosemurgy Properties as Community Partners.

Advanced ticket prices are $35 for general admission and $75 for the VIP Lounge.  Please note VIP tickets sell out very quickly.  If you have any questions please email bocachocolate2012@gmail.com.  To purchase tickets and to find a full listing of participating restaurants: visit www.bocachocolate.com or call 561-620-4778 ext. 1.  Tickets includes great food, live music and entertainment to make this the “Sweetest Party in Town” enjoyed by all.

 About the Junior League of Boca Raton

This year, the Junior League of Boca Raton is celebrating 40 years of service to our community.  Throughout the year, JLBR members will contribute more than 25,000 volunteer hours and donate more than $250,000 to support our mission of training volunteers, developing the potential of women and improving the South Florida community.  For more information on joining next year's 2012-2013 JLBR provisional class or to learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at 561-620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org.  Connect with us on facebook.com/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton, twitter.com/JLBocaRaton and http://jlbrinaction.blogspot.com/

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Since 1971, the JLBR has been an integral part of our community. The Junior League of Boca Raton is part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, which is comprised of 292 Junior Leagues across the United States and in four countries.