PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Tickets are now on sale for the 17^th annual “A Taste of Pittsford,” presented by the Rotary Club of Pittsford and featuring a variety of tastings from area restaurants, caterers, wineries and breweries.

 

The premier charity fundraising event is March 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shults Center at Nazareth College and also will include a silent auction, door prizes and visits from celebrity guests. Valet parking will be available at the event.

“We always look forward to this event as it helps jump start spring by gathering with friends and neighbors over some of the finest food and beverages in the area,” said Jim Murphy, coordinator of the event for Pittsford Rotary. “This is our largest fund-raiser of the year with proceeds helping to support community organizations through the Pittsford Rotary Foundation. Our foundation supports such organizations as the Pittsford Food Cupboard, the Pittsford Volunteer Fire Association, the Cub Scouts, Little League, and Saint’s Place, among others. We also provide scholarships for students.”

 

Tickets are $45 each and are available at the Pittsford branch of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust at 18 State Street; the Pittsford location of the Pittsford Federal Credit Union at 20 Tobey Village Rd.; Forsythe Jewelers at 66 Monroe Ave. in Pittsford, next to Talbots; and Mostly Clay in Schoen Place. They also are available online at PittsfordRotaryClub.org. Packages of eight tickets are offered at a discount for $300.