Perrysburg, OH (September 22, 2015) – Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) will host the fourth annual Wood County Throwdown, a competition, on Saturday, October 3 at Penta Career Center (located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg). Doors open at 11 a.m.
The Wood County Throwdown will include chefs and cooks from area senior centers, assisted living facilities, retirement communities and long term care facilities. The talented chefs and cooks will challenge each other to a three-course food throwdown.
Attendees will sample a variety of courses, including appetizers, main courses and desserts. Appetizers will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the main course at 12:30 p.m. and dessert at 1:30 p.m.
Participating in the throwdown are: James Price of Brookdale of Bowling Green; Christopher Rajner of Lakes of Monclova; Pam Cairns of The Manor at Perrysburg; and Delia Warren of Wood Haven Health Care.
The Wood County Throwdown champion will be decided upon by celebrity judges, including Terry Kretz, District Manager of Main Street Ventures; George Kamilaris of Georgio’s Café International; and Marissa Rife, Executive Chef for BGSU Dining Services.
Attendees will vote for their favorite items as well for the People’s Choice Award.
Entertainment will be provided by The Chris Buzzelli Trio.
Only advanced tickets will be sold for this event. Tickets are $5 and are available at all seven Wood County senior centers. For more information, please contact the WCCOA Program Department at (419) 353-5661, (800) 367-4935 or email [email protected]
This event is open to all ages.
The mission of the Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc., shall be to provide older adults with services and programs which empower them to remain independent and improve the quality of their lives.
For information on programs and services, please contact the Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc., at (419) 353-5661, (800) 367-4935 or www.wccoa.net
