Taste of Chestnut Hill to Remember Fifteen Years of Service to Local Teens

For seven years, guests have been able to sample many Chestnut Hill, and nearby, restaurants in one place: Taste of Chestnut Hill.

This year, however, the fundraiser for the Chestnut Hill nonprofit organization Teens, Inc., has several caveats that make the event a little more memorable than in years before. The organizers will celebrate the group’s 15-year anniversary, honor its founder, Jane Becker, and remember her husband and co-founder of the group, Dick Becker, who passed away in September.

“They stayed involved, through the years. They founded it, started with four volunteers in 1996,” said Marianne Dwyer, who is now the executive director of Teens, Inc. “Jane is still on the board at this time. Jane is 80 now, and in her 70s they both were still chaperoning dances and nature walks. They wanted to be with young people, and their work just took off.”

The programs run by Teens, Inc., including organizing volunteer opportunities for youths and running movie nights and weekend outings, are benefitted by Taste of Chestnut Hill, which is takes place Sunday at

Restaurants from Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Flourtown all chip in with appetizers, meals and beverages to support the event.

Among the Chestnut Hill eateries that will donate food are: , , , , , , , , and newcomers and , just to name a few of more than 40 contributors to the event.

“We usually have an average of 150 people come out to enjoy the event,” Dwyer said.

In addition to the smorgasbord of Chestnut Hill delicacies, there will also be a silent auction at the fundraiser, where VIP box seat tickets to a Flyers game, and tickets to Villanova basketball games will be some of the hot items up for bidding.

If you plan on attending the event, buy tickets early to save. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave., or by contacting Dwyer at 215-242-4976.

Tickets for adults are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Children under age 12 are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Free babysitting is available through the event, providing by Teens, Inc. volunteers.