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PEABODY – On Wednesday, April 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., Acura of Peabody will be the setting for North Shore Medical Center’s second annual “Taste of the North Shore” event. With a silent and live auction, and many popular area restaurants providing samples of their food and drink menus, the Taste of the North Shore will offer a delicious and entertaining way to raise money for the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN.
The list of participating restaurants and caterers includes McKinnon’s Meat Market, Pellana Prime Steakhouse, Victoria Station, Henry’s of Beverly, Cape Ann Brewing Co., Finz Seafood & Grill, Capt’s Waterfront Grill & Pub, Treadwell’s Ice Cream, Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 62 Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bruce D. Silverlieb Party Specialist and Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites.
If the delicious offerings from these local businesses aren’t temptation enough, the auction will offer guests a chance to bid on some very unique items. Among the auction items is a set of four Pavilion Box tickets Red Sox tickets for opening weekend against the Yankees, a football signed by Wes Welker, a basketball signed by Glen “Big Baby” Davis, a one-week stay in a Jamaican villa and $500 gift certificate for the Wentworth at the Sea Resort and Spa. Acura of Peabody has also joined in, donating a full car-detailing package. For more information on the event and auction items, visit the Cancer WALK/RUN blog at http://nscancerwalk.blogspot.com.
The North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN takes place on June 26 and has been held annually since 1991. Each year more than 5,000 people participate. Altogether, it has raised more than $16 million to pay for treatment and care for North Shore cancer patients and their families. Tickets for the Taste of the North Shore are $50 and can be purchased online at http://tastenorthshore.eventbrite.com.
