Bittersweet has announced that the seventh annual “Celebrating Possibilities,” presented by Dana, will once again be a virtual event in 2021.
This live, interactive, virtual event will celebrate the abilities and achievements of individuals with autism at Bittersweet Farms. The virtual event will be held on Thursday, June 17, from 5:30-8 p.m. on Zoom, the Bittersweet Farms Facebook page (www.facebook.com/bittersweetfarms), and the Celebrating Possibilities virtual event portal (one.bidpal.net/cp2021).
This year’s virtual Celebrating Possibilities will begin with a farm-to-table cooking class at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. This class will be led by Bittersweet Gardens Specialist and certified plant-based chef, Beth Kuntz-Wineland, with Bittersweet Executive Director, Dustin Watkins, serving as guest assistant chef.
People are invited to join in as they cook roasted veggie tacos and Southwest salad, both featuring produce grown by the Bittersweet Gardens team. Attendees will receive Zoom access for this exclusive farm-to-table cooking class and recipes crafted by the chef.
Tickets for this experience are $50 per household and can be purchased at one.bidpal.net/cp2021. Additionally, local attendees will have the option to purchase farm-fresh ingredients for the meal, which will be available for contactless pick-up at the Market at Bittersweet Gardens the day of the event.
At 7 p.m., Celebrating Possibilities will continue with a Facebook Live Virtual Petting Zoo in the Bittersweet Barn. The event will conclude at 7:30 p.m. with a special Virtual Music Vine on Facebook Live featuring live music in the Bittersweet Pavilion. These live-streamed events on social media are free and open to the public.
Finally, the annual Celebrating Possibilities will feature a virtual silent auction, open from June 11 to 18. The silent auction will feature spectacular offerings, including a wine pull, products from local businesses, original paintings by Bittersweet artists, and more. The silent auction can be accessed on the Celebrating Possibilities virtual event portal beginning on June 11.
All proceeds from this event will provide crucial funding to support Bittersweet’s programming and mission of positively impacting the lives of individuals with autism. For more information about this event, contact Julie Champa, Development Director, at jchampa@bittersweetfarms.org or 419-265-9705.
Since 1983, Bittersweet Inc. has been serving adults and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders across three locations in Ohio. Bittersweet offers supports that encourage individuals with autism to grow and develop their abilities and talents in an agricultural setting. The mission of Bittersweet Inc. is to positively impact the lives of individuals with autism and those whose lives they touch.
