2008 CALENDAR
Golfing for Charity … the 2008 lineup is taking shape … here are some winners we have received so far for your best foursomes.
April 28 (Monday)
3rd Annual ComPassion Golf Tournament, Bring on the Passion for Children’s National Medical Center, Passion Food Hospitality, Cross Creek Golf Club, Beltsville, To register, contact Darnell Howell at 202-222-0987 or darnell.howell@dccoast.com
May 12 (Monday)
9th Annual Food & Wine Golf Tournament, Benefiting the scholarship funds of L’Academie de Cuisine, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville, Md., Barbara Cullen, 301-670-8670.
June 3 (Tuesday)
9th Annual “The Future’s Open Golf Tournament,” benefiting the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation, P.B. Dye Golf Club, Ijamsville, Md., 800-874-1313.
June 10 (Tuesday)
Saval Foodservice’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville, Md., 800-52-SAVAL.
THE CALENDAR
March 29 – April 13
National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C., www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
April 8 (Tuesday)
PFG Carroll County Foods, “Sail Into Savings!” Food Show, Martin’s West, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 443-487-5200.
April 8 (Tuesday)
H & M Wagner & Sons “Let’s Make Deal Spring Trade Show, Clarion Resort, Ocean City, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., featuring Dish Doctor, 800-492-4571.
April 13-16 (Sunday – Wednesday)
2008 Annual Leadership Development Conference, Women’s Foodservice Forum, Gaylord National Hotel, Oxon Hill, Md., www.womensfoodserviceforum.com
April 24-26 (Thursday – Saturday)
7th Annual National ProStart Invitational, The NPSI is composed of two competitions: culinary and management, San Diego, Calif., www.nraef.org
April 24 – 27 (Thursday – Sunday)
2008 St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival, Learn Taste Experience Relax, www.stmichaelsfoodandwinefestival.com, Complimentary Trade Day Sunday, April 27, 443-205-2185
April 28 (Monday)
Restaurant Association of Maryland, Stars of the Industry Gala, 6 p.m. – 12M, Martin’s West, Baltimore, 800-874-1313.
April 28 (Monday)
3rd Annual ComPassion Golf Tournament, Bring on the Passion for Children’s National Medical Center, Passion Food Hospitality, Cross Creek Golf Club, Beltsville
April 29 (Tuesday)
Saval Foodservice Spring Food Show, 12 – 7 p.m., Waterford, Springfield, Va., 800-52-SAVAL
April 30 (Wednesday)
Holt Annual Expo, Ocean City Convention Center, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 410-742-7577.
May 4 (Sunday)
11th Annual Alzheimer Gala, Clarion Fontainbleau Crystal Ballroom, Ocean City, 3 – 8 p.m., $40, Ann Foultz, 410-641-7667.
May 12 (Monday)
9th Annual Food & Wine golf Tournament, Benefiting the scholarship funds of L’Academie de Cuisine, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville, Md., Barbara Cullen, 301-670-8670.
May 15 (Thursday)
National ZooFari, Annual fundraising event: a casual evening of gourmet foods, wine and entertainment. Proceeds benefit a variety of programs at the National Zoo, including conservation and science projects, exhibit development and construction, and the Zoo's revitalization project. 202-633-4470.
May 16-18 (Friday-Sunday)
The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor, Contact Lynn Schwartz at 443.716.2800 or lynn@showsinc.com, www.foodandwinenh.com
May 17-20 (Saturday – Tuesday)
National Restaurant Association Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, www.restaurant.org/show
June 1 – 8 (Sunday – Sunday)
Ocean City Restaurant Week, www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.
June 3 (Tuesday)
9th Annual “The Future’s Open Golf Tournament,” benefiting the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation, P.B. Dye Golf Club, Ijamsville, Md., 800-874-1313.
June 10 (Tuesday)
Saval Foodservice’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville, Md., 800-52-SAVAL.
June 24 (Tuesday)
5th Anniversary Share Our Strength’s Chefs on Bikes, presented by Fortessa, Inc., a one-day fundraising motorcycle rally for foodservice professionals to raise money to end childhood hunger in America. For more information, visit www.strength.org.
June 29 (Sunday)
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, The RAMMYS 2008, Setting the Global Table, Marriott Wardman Park, Black Tie and Bling, www.ramw.org, 202-331-5990.
July 14-17 (Monday – Thursday)
American Culinary Federation National Convention, Las Vegas,
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Information: 800-624-9458 or www.acfchefs.org/Content/Events/2008_ACF_Events
August 3-6 (Sunday – Wednesday)
Experience! 20008, The Future of Catering and Event Design, National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) annual convention, Philadelphia, www.nace.net
September 9 (Tuesday)
Saval Foodservice Fall Food Show, 12 – 7 p.m., Martin’s West, 800-52-SAVAL.
September 17-18 (Wednesday - Thursday)
The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, Baltimore Convention Center, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Contact: Dennis Imbesi, 410-290-6800, ext. 1021. www.midatlanticexpo.com
September 20-22 (Saturday – Monday)
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs Annual Conference, New Orleans. www.womenchefs.org
September 20-21 (Saturday – Sunday)
The 25th Anniversary Maryland Wine Festival, Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 – 6 p.m., Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, Carroll County, www.marylandwinefestival.org
September 27-28 (Saturday – Sunday)
The 33rd Annual Virginia Wine Festival, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., new convenient location at Prince William County Fairgrounds, Over 50 wineries, seminars and food/wine demonstrations (organized by FSM editor Michael Birchenall), www.virginiawinefestival.org
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