Taste of Chestnut Hill in the Works

Teens Inc., a community service organization founded in 1996 is based out of Chestnut Hill, servicing teens of Northwest Philadelphia and the contiguous Montgomery County.   Under the umbrella of giving back to the community, teens are provided a safe haven where they can mingle with their peers while still providing service to others.  The Teen Center, located at 105 Bethlehem Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19118, is open to teens and pre-teens for homework assistance, service projects, hanging out and having fun with their friends.  The Teens Inc., organization, provides teens the opportunity to develop their social, leadership and civic skills, in a safe and loving environment.

This year’s theme will be based on coming full circle, as they head Back to the Future and Beyond.  Reaching yet another milestone since their inception, esteemed Director, Marianne Dwyer, will be stepping down from her position, passing the reign to newcomer and Teens Inc. alum Arianna Neromiliotis.

The evening is described as a casual event where guests are invited to ‘Come as you are and leave your worries at home’.  Children of all ages and sizes are welcomed with open arms.  Complimentary babysitting to allow parents the opportunity to relax and mingle knowing their children are safe, happy, entertained and well fed, will make for a great “Almost Date Night” for parents with youngsters at home. Teen members of the organization will delight and amaze with their abilities to serve guests, entertain little ones and cleanup afterwards. 

Guests can expect a fine fare to suit almost every taste, sampling a menu heavily laden with scrumptiously delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts.  This year’s food donorship was sponsored by some of the best local eateries in the city’s greater Northwest region, including:  Geechee Girl Cafe, McNally's, Caspian Grille, and Bredenbecks. 

Additionally, guests may try their hand at the silent auction, bidding on the myriad fabulous personal or pre-Holiday shopping items available.  Some such items to be expected are gift baskets filled with delectable treats and top notch goods, gift certificates to the areas fine establishments and a host of other wonderful treats available to the highest bidders.  Items have been donated by many including Chestnut Hill favorites Curio, the Windfall Gallery, Water and Rock Studio.

Live music will be provided by Andy Maher and Mickey Leone.

All proceeds of the evening will go towards operational costs and the Teens Inc. annual missionary trip to Guatemala, where the teens partner with The God’s Child Project, building houses for the poor, working with the sick and shut- in, and otherwise doing good deeds in the community, both near and far. 

Funding for the event was provided in part by:  Chestnut Hill Dental, Dr. Robin F. Gallagher, Tim Dwyer of Principal Financial Group, Our Mother of Consolation School & Church, Andy Maher, and Chestnut Hill Music Academy.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.  For more information, contact Arianna Neromiliotis,  215.260.8013 , Deb D’Angelo,  215.836.5855  or Noreen Spota,  215.248.8810  or visit their website:  http://teensincphilly.org/taste-chestnut-hill-0