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Wine and Food Tasting To Support the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Mini dessert platter from La Petite France Bakery. Submitted photo

Taste wines and sample delicious French foods to support the The Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation on Thursday, Nov. 6.

By Joy Taylor

Sandwiches by La Petite France Bakery. Submitted photo

Sandwiches by La Petite France Bakery. Submitted photo

Area residents will have a chance to “discover Europe without leaving West Hartford” at the Parisian food sampling at West Hartford Center’s own French bakery, La Petite France (967 Farmington Ave.), in concert with a selection of red, white and sparkling French wines from West Side Wines.The delightful food and wine pairings have been chosen to “tantalize your tastebuds,” Food offerings include a selection of finger foods including mini appetizers, sandwiches and desserts.

Event attendees can also feel good about supporting a cause near and dear to the hearts of many West Hartford residents.

The Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation began with the first “Ron’s Run for the Roses” in 2009 in memory of Ron Foley, who died from pancreatic cancer in October 2005. Ron was a respected business leader in the community and had just retired from The Travelers Insurance Company.

The event will take place at La Petite France on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and costs $29.90 per person. Contact Alexandra at the bakery for more information: 860-231-9255.

Read more about the The Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Inc. at their website: www.ronsrun.org.

 

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