'Men Who Cook ...' set for March

The ninth annual “Men Who Cook for Women who Wine” fundraiser is set for March 28 at the Hingham Community Center.

Cathie Haas, an organizer of the event, said that men from across the Hi-Line will showcase their culinary skills and prepare various dishes. The people who attend will have the opportunity to sample the dishes and vote for their favorite chefs.

Haas said that men can still sign up to become a chef up until the day of the event.

“Any guy that wants to cook can be a cook,” she said.

The proceeds will benefit the organization, “A Serving of Hope from Men Who Cook.” This group provides financial assistance to families in need who are experiencing serious medical conditions. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families living in Phillips, Blaine, Hill and Liberty counties, as well as Big Sandy.

Each year, approximately $25,000 to $30,000 is raised at this event.

Since 2010, when "Serving of Hope" was established, more than $100,000 has been made available to those in need.

Haas said that tickets entitle guests to a glass of wine or beer, access to all of the food samples and three ballots to vote for their favorites.

“We have some raffles throughout the night — there’s a live auction and a silent auction that goes on,” she added.

Haas said that there will be various games set up at the fundraiser, such as bingo.

The doors to this event open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per person, $30 per person at the door and $275 for a table of eight.

Tickets will go on sale starting Feb. 19 at the Northern Montana Hospital Foundation office, Norman's Ranch and Sportswear, The Walleye Tavern, Ag Wise in Kremlin, Hi-Way Bar and Grill in Hingham, McNair Furniture in Rudyard, The Front Porch in Chester, or from any of the following individuals: Joyce and Dennis Donoven 395-4505, Denise and Lowell Strissel 397-3169, Debbie and Mark Warren 397-3135 or Cathie and Roger Haas 397-3111.

Tickets for the raffles and games will be sold at the event.

Reserved tables can only be reserved by calling the Northern Montana Health Care Foundation office at 262-1410.

For more information, contact Haas at 397-3111 or Joyce Donoven at 395-4505.