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FALL FESTIVAL 2013
and grows every year. Last year I think
we hadmore than 300 people.”
Costanza added that thanks should
also go to the major sponsor of the event
this year, U.S. Foods, along with the work
of Baldwin and the supplies from
Christensen's. “We had more than $1,700
in donations from U.S. Foods, Bell &
Sons Restaurant Supply and Gordon
Food Service,” he said. “People just
knowwhat a good cause this is.”
The event is the largest fundraiser for
the Civitans, a non-profit civic group ded-
icated to serving the developmentally
disabled and others in the community.
The group has been active in Plymouth
for more than 40 years, explained Kathy
Turnquist, a long-timemember and chief
organizer of theTasteFest event.
Turnquist said that while most of the
funds stay in the community, the local
group does send funds to the Civitan
International to help fund the Civitan
International Research Center, involved
in research and clinical activities associ-
ated with developmental disability. The
Civitans fund more than 300 scientists,
faculty, clinicians and staff working to
solve the causes and effects of develop-
mental disabilities.
For the $15 donation this year, visitors
can dine on samples from Bahama
Breeze, Bennigan's, Brann's Sports
Grille, Canton Buffalo Wild Wings,
Claddagh Pub, Cupcake Station, Elite
Catering, Grand Traverse Pie Company,
Happy's Pizza & Ribs, LaBistecca Italian
Grille, Max & Erma's of Plymouth,
Mitchell's Fish Market, Noodles &
Company, Rocky's of Northville, the
Rusty Bucket, Scrambler Marie's, Station
885, U.P. Pasties, Vintner's CantonWinery,
Zin Wine Bar and Zoup Salad &
Sandwiches.
“For $15, this is a really great bar-
gain,” Costanza said. “We'll be serving
prime rib and LaBistecca is doing
Pietmontese beef tenderloin. I know sev-
eral others are planning on some really
great dishes, too.”
This year, Costanza said he will offer
full service from the 885 bar during the
event, too.
Entertainment will be provided by the
Wile E. Coyote Band and Costanza will
have an after-party that will continue
See
Tastefest,
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