Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) presents its spring fundraiser – Meals on Heels:Gatsby in the Garden – from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace, 16 S. Washington St.
This glamorous evening celebrates the style of the 1920s while showcasing the flavors and colors of spring through a collection of live demonstrations. Learn to craft a spring cocktail, cook up a seasonal treat or create a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement, all while enjoying food, drinks and the knowledge that you’re helping to provide meals for your most vulnerable neighbors in Ypsilanti.
Attire for the evening is black and gold or business casual.
The night will include:
- Craft beers
- Wine
- Hearty but healthy appetizers featuring seasonal ingredients
- Live music by Event Jazz, led by Rob Crozier
- Wine and whiskey pull
Enjoy live Farmers Market-themed demonstrations by:
- Master Mixologist Eric Farrell, co-owner of The Bar at 327 Braun Court
- Chef Julie Weiss of Zingerman’s Delicatessen
- Floral artist Hyojin Bae
Download a sponsorship packet here, or for more information, contact YMOW Development Manager Sally Ruterbusch at (734) 497-9669, Ext. 6, or sally@ymow.org.
Tickets are $75 before April 15, $90 after April 15. Purchase tickets HERE.