2011 News

Taste of the Coast

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 09:41

TASTE OF THE COAST FUNDRAISER
TO BENEFIT ‘CHILDREN TODAY’

Long Beach Kids Connection will host its 4th Annual Taste of the Coast Sunday, July 31 from 3-8 p.m. on the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier.
The fundraising event, supports high quality, no-cost child care and preschool for children experiencing homelessness in Long Beach through “Children Today,” Long Beach Day Nursery and other charities.  In the past three years, Taste of the Coast has raised more than $100,000.
Taste of the Coast, includes tasteful samplings from more than 40 Long Beach restaurants and live entertainment that includes Delta Nova, Crossover and the Golden Sands Chorus. 
Also included are Nater the Inflator balloon man, a beer and wine garden, kids activities and more. Ticket prices are: $50 (adults); $20 (ages 13 thru 19) and $10 (kids 12 and under).  
The goal of “Children Today” is to increase the safety, stability and confidence of children facing homelessness and provide quality early care and education programs absolutely free of charge.
 For more event information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.lbkidsconnection.org .