The Arc Mower County will host its fifth annual Taste of Mower County from 4 to 7 p.m. on April 19 at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom in Austin. 

Enjoy unlimited tastings of signature offerings from some of Mower County’s finest home and restaurant chefs. The event includes food and wine tasting, a cash bar, a silent and live auction, door prizes and live entertainment.

Tickets are  $25 for individuals, $40 for couples, $80 for a half table (four people), or $160 for a full table (eight people).  Discount applies to pre-paid tickets only.  Tickets at the door are $25 per person.  Pay in advance by April 10, 2015 to receive discount on multiple tickets. Visit www.thearcmc.org or call 507-433-8994 to purchase tickets or if you need more information.

This event is being sponsored by event sponsor Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center, Iron Chef level sponsor Worlein Funeral Home, Ace of Cakes level sponsor Kathy Wichmann of Thrivent Financial, and Galloping Gourmet level sponsor Medgaarden’s Southwest Sales Inc.  If you and your business would like to sponsor this event, please visit www.thearcmc.org or call 507-433-8994.

Proceeds from the event will benefit citizens with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including sports training and competitions through Special Olympics, Recreational opportunities through Our Place Recreation Center, Advocacy and provide training, networking and support to families of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Upcoming Events

•20th Annual Rose Sale: Now through March 13. Pick-Up and Delivery Day on March 31 (the Tuesday before Easter)

Order online at www.thearcmc.org or call 507-433-8994.

Let someone know that you care and support the work of The Arc Mower County by supporting our 20th Annual Rose Sale.

•Spring Formal Dinner and Dance: 4:30 to 8 p.m. on April 10, $15 per member/staff, Dance Only is $4per member

This event is a semi-formal event and everyone is asked to dress accordingly.

The event features a dinner catered by Hy-Vee, a dance, prizes, a grand march, coronation of king and queen, and a photo booth, which is new to 2014.

King and queen nominations will be accepted at the center from March 2-27. Registration forms are available online at www.thearcmc.org. Registration Deadline is April 7. Please complete only one form per household.  Payment must accompany this form or it will not be accepted.

•Group Music Therapy for Youth: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 16. This group is for children aged 12-18 and will focus on skills development involving socialization, communication, attention, and executive function training. We’ll be working on skills such as social interactions with peers, making decisions, planning, and organizing, all while playing fun music games middle school and high school kids will enjoy. The activities involve anything from interacting with partners, to playing many kinds of percussion instruments with the whole group. Registration Deadline is April 14

Register by calling The Arc Mower County at 507-433-8994 or email jamey@thearcmc.org.

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