Charitable Event...Oh So Much FUN!

Matthew and I have a Charity in our town that is dear to our hearts.  As a pastor, Matthew was able to help to create The New Life Center in Bardstown.  The NLC is a family support center, where women can take free pregnancy tests and get guidance in how to raise a baby from conception to childhood.  They also counsel men and women who have been court ordered to take parenting classes.  Check out their website for more information (I have it linked above).  They also have a Facebook page.

The great thing about this organization, and many other non-profit organizations, is that they hold fundraiser events each year.  The NLC has a wonderful Chocolate Extravaganza!  Matthew and I used this event as a date night (we have for the past 3 years!).  At the Chocolate Extravaganza, people or restaurants provide samples of a chocolate dish, and for $20 a person, you can enjoy a buffet of these chocolates!  What girl would say no to something like this?!?

Also, they had a chocolate fountain in which you could dip fruit and marshmallows and other items.

This is a friend of ours.  (Sorry, Daniel!)

This year, they added a S'Mores Bar!  They had open flames where you could roast your marshmallow then add your graham cracker and chocolate or other toppings.

There was also a Silent Auction with over 30 items!

And they had a Photo Booth set up for people to use props to have their pictures taken together.

This date did cost us a little more than usual, but not much more than a dinner and any other form of entertainment.  We also had to pay for childcare, but it was so worth it!!!

Tips from this date:  1.  If there is a local non-profit organization near you that is dear to your heart, check and see if they have an annual fundraising event.  2.  Be willing to spend a little more when your date is for a good cause.  3.  Have fun with friends, we some many friends that also enjoyed the night.  I even got to take a Photo Booth pic with my Mum-in-Law.

Here is one last picture from the night.  A friend won Easter hats for the girls in the Silent Auction.  Matthew and I decided to model them.

Enjoy many great dates with your family!  Comment if you have a great charitable date night to share.