007 Chocolate Ball, The Spy Who Hugged Me

You're invited to the sweetest event in town! 

This annual fundraiser is sponsored by Heartland Bank and Trust Company.  Participants will enjoy entertainment from JPW Productions, one free drink per person (sponsored by Heroes West), cash bar, appetizers catered by Bella Cucina, raffles, silent auction, a James Bond look-a-like contest, and chocolate creations from some of the best restaurants and bakeries in our area.

Chocolate sponsors include Barolo Restaurant, Bella Cucina, B Design, Candy and Corn, Cheesecakes by James, Cookie Jar Bakery, HUGS Martini Shots, Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts Program, and Milano Bakery.

Celebrity Chocolate Judges for the evening will be representatives from our premier sponsors including Heartland Bank, Heroes West, D’Arcy Motors, Rathbun, Cservenyak, & Kozol, Turk Furniture, and Stonehill Dental. They will select a “Best Chocolate Creation”, all in good fun!

A special Grand Prize Raffle, sponsored by D’Arcy Motors, featuring a weekend getaway to Las Vegas (or a destination of equal or lesser value of your choice), will add excitement to an already fun filled evening.  Guests will enjoy the many beautiful raffle baskets and silent auction items including several golf packages, sports tickets and memorabilia, just to name a few.

Proceeds benefit the HUGS & Wishes Program; fulfilling wishes for those that are disabled, deserving or in need in our communities.  To date, Shorewood HUGS has fulfilled over 400 wishes and given back close to $300,000 in Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, and Channahon.  Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door.  Visit www.shorewoodhugs.org to learn more about Shorewood HUGS and to purchase tickets.  The Chocolate Ball has been a sold out event for several years. Get your tickets today before it’s too late!