The National Conference Center Hosts 26th Annual Chocolates Galore & More! - February 15

Jan. 31, 2013 - PRLog -- The 26th Annual Chocolates Galore & More! event, scheduled for February 15, 2013, is the YMCA Loudoun County’s largest annual fundraiser. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at West Belmont Place at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, home to Northern Virginia’s largest ballroom.  

Event attendees will indulge in rich, luscious chocolates, exquisite desserts and mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres prepared by the area’s finest restaurants and caterers and showcased in a competition for Best Presentation and Best Taste (Critic’s Choice will be determined by four local judges  and People’s Choice will be judged by event attendees.)  Attendees will also enjoy a silent auction, free-flowing champagne, music, dancing and more -- all for a great cause.  

Tickets are on sale now at www.chocolatesgalore.org, or contact the YMCA Loudoun County at 703-777-9622. Ticket prices are $75 for general admission and $100 for reserved seating (a portion of the ticket price is tax deductible).

…AND THE JUDGES ARE:

Kimberly Van, marketing director and community manager at Yelp.com. Chef Danielle Turner, cooking instructor, food writer and food stylist. She teaches the ABCs of cooking at www.cookingclarified.com and has penned articles for The Food Network Holiday Survival Guide and The Food Network Summer Grilling Guide. John Andrews, a real estate developer and YMCA Board Member. Rebekah Pizana, PR & Marketing professional, food journalist and pastry chef. She writes about local food news and more at iwritegourmet.tumblr.com.  

Confirmed Presenters to date are:  Athenry Farm, Ayrshire Farm Catering Company, Bungalow Lake House, Chantel's Cakes and Pastries, Cupcakes & Moore, Goodstone Inn & Estate, Market Salamander, National Conference Center, Not Your Average Joe’s, Organic Gold, Simply Cakes by Alison, Sweetz Bakery, Velocity 5 and the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott.

Proceeds support the YMCA Loudoun County’s Caring For Community campaign, which provides essential scholarships and much-needed funds to local Loudoun County families who turn to the YMCA for help. Your support enables all families and children the opportunity to participate in quality YMCA Loudoun County programs.

About the National Conference Center

Located in Northern Virginia 12 miles from Dulles International Airport and 35 miles from Washington, D.C., the National Conference Center (NCC) is one of the largest and most comprehensive conference centers in the nation. With 917 guest rooms and over 250,000 square feet of meeting space, NCC has become a hub for productive meetings.  NCC is also on the GSA schedule.   For information call 800-640-2684 or visit www.conferencecenter.com.  

The National Conference Center is managed by ARAMARK Conference Centers.  ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine’s 2009 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company’s Web site, www.aramark.com (http://www.aramark.com/ohttp:/www.aramark.com/).