Annual Chocolate Festival, Auction Slated

NORTHAMPTON — The 12th annual Chocolate Dessert Buffet & Silent Auction is scheduled for Nov. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, One Atwood Dr., Northampton. Proceeds benefit AIDS CARE/Hampshire County.

For a $15 donation, chocolate lovers can sample from 60-plus chocolate desserts donated by local restaurants and bakeries. Attendees can bid on artwork, clothing, gift certificates, weekend getaways and more during the silent auction.

Proceeds benefit AIDS CARE/ Hampshire County, a Northampton-based agency that provides comprehensive support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS CARE/Hampshire County, a program of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, is a non-profit community organization that provides case management and comprehensive support services to those living with HIV/AIDS.

The Friends of AIDS CARE/Hampshire County support the important work of this agency through fundraising events like its annual Chocolate Dessert & Silent Auction event. For more information or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, call (413) 586-8288 or visit www.cooley-dickinson.org/aidscare.