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Follow on Google News | Fascia's Chocolates Donates First "Golden Anniversary Prize" at Malcolm Baldrige Awards DinnerFascia's Chocolates in Waterbury, Connecticut donated the first of 50 "Golden Anniversary Prize" certificates to the Waterbury Regional Chamber's silent auction fundraiser at the Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards banquet held on Oct. 2.
By: Fascia's Chocolates “We chose this important community banquet to introduce the first of our 50 GAP certificates,” The gift basket Melissa Stemmer bid on contained Fascia’s popular Boxed Assortments which include Fascia’s Classic Assortment, Gourmet Truffles, Pecan Turtles, plus several additional chocolate products. “That basket was particularly special,” explained Romeo, “in that it contained the very first ‘Golden Anniversary Prize’ gift certificate. Like all our baskets, the gift basket Melissa received contained such ‘Timeless Favorites’ as Nonpareils, wafers, bars and such ‘Chocolate Covered Treats’ as Potato Chips, Pretzels, Oreos, and more.” All winners of Fascia’s Golden Anniversary Prizes (GAPs) will receive 1lb. of Fascia's Classic Assortment, the opportunity to be "Honorary Chocolatier and Official Taster” for a day, plus the chance to win one of seven Grand Prizes at Fascia's Anniversary Party in September 2014. “As Honorary Chocolatier and Official Taster for a day we will welcome all GAP winners to work in our new factory for one day and be as much involved in production as they desire. They can help us make chocolate, use our equipment, and do the work of everyday packaging. Of course, we they will also be our ‘Main Taster for the Day’.” Fascia’s Chocolates’ “Golden Anniversary Prize” certificates will be officially introduced to the general public during their Grand Opening festivities Saturday through Monday, October 12 to the 14th from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. The GAPs will be raffled daily during the Columbus Day weekend celebration. Grand Opening festivities will include free samplings of Fascia’s gourmet hand-made chocolates and their newly-introduced gelatos and sorbets; live music between 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday with the Willie Nininger Band of Southbury and on Sunday with the Marty Q Band of Waterbury; The Magic of Peter James on Sunday between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.; additional daily raffles; appearances by Miss Greater Waterbury Scholarship titleholders; Fascia’s Chocolates is the only chocolate maker in the northeastern United States to offer the highly unique opportunity for visitors to make-their-own- Since opening their new store and factory at 44 Chase River Road in Waterbury, Fascia’s began offering their very own Italian gelato flavors made with authentic Italian ingredients and locally-sourced milk. “The gelatos and sorbets are both made by Fascia’s on site,” stated Romeo. “We believe they perfectly complement our high-quality gourmet chocolates.” Founded by John and Helen Fascia in 1964, the family-owned Fascia’s Chocolates was named “Best Chocolates in Connecticut” Ongoing “behind-the- Updated tour schedules, and online reservations, are posted on www.fasciaschocolates.com. For more information, and to make phone reservations, call 203-753-0515. Fascia’s also recommends ‘liking’ them on Facebook and following them on Twitter (#FasciasChoc) End
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