Tickets still available for 'Taste of Rim Country'

Tickets are still available for our upcoming ‘A Taste of Rim Country’ fundraiser to benefit the Payson Public Library, Saturday, March 7 at 5:30 pm at the Library, 328 N. McLane Road.  The event is hosted by the Library Friends of Payson, Inc.

We now have 11 participating chefs who will offer appetizers and/or desserts for guests to sample: Creekside Steakhouse; Dimi Expresso; Zane Grey Country Barbeque & Pizza at Kohl's Ranch; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino; Miss Fitz 260 Cafe; Payson High School Culinary Club mentored by Gerardo Morceri of Gerardo's Firewood Cafe (last year's winner of the Best of the Best trophy); Native Grill & Wings; Sal & Teresa's; The Randall House; The Sweet Shoppe; Cocktail Cheesecakes. 

Guests can also enjoy our complimentary wine-tasting table, and participate in our cash 50-50 raffle and silent auction of donated fine art, jewelry, and more.  Fred Carpenter will serve as Master of Ceremonies, deejay, and announcer.

Tickets are priced at $35 each, and include a ballot on which to vote for your favorite chef entry.  Best Sweet, Best Savory, and our coveted Best of the Best awards will be given.  Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. They are available now at the circulation desk of the Payson Public Library at 328 N. McLane Road.  There will be no ticket sales at the door on the evening of the event.  Tickets sell out fast, so patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Payson Public Library, providing equipment and supplies, and supporting programs that are not included in its regular budget from the Town and County.

The Library Friends of Payson, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to support the Payson Public Library. For more information, please contact the Library Friends at P.O. Box 13, Payson AZ 85547, or email us at library_friends@hotmail.com.  Follow and ‘like’ us on Facebook.com, and check our website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org  to keep up-to-date on details of the event.