LEWISTON – St. Mary’s Nutrition Center will celebrate a decade of good food and good work in Lewiston/Auburn at its 10th Annual Nutrition Center Soirée at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

Electricity Maine and Lee Auto Malls are presenting sponsors.

The evening starts with a social hour and appetizers followed by live demonstrations by talented chefs and hearty tasting plates of their creations.

Featured this year are chef Leslie Oster from Aurora Provisions in Portland and Chris and Kate Abbruzzese from Fireworks Mobile Wood Fired Pizza in Turner. Other special guests and tasty surprises are in the works, as well as a menu featuring many local farms and producers.

The Soirée is the biggest annual fundraiser for the center. The center serves as a hub for healthy food initiatives across greater Lewiston-Auburn. Key programs include a food pantry, cooking and garden education programs for people of all ages, the Lewiston Farmers’ Market, and Lots to Gardens, which uses downtown gardens to create access to fresh local food, empower youth, and to build community.

Tickets to the event are $125 each or two for $225. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact St. Mary’s Development Office at 207-777-8863 or email [email protected], or visit www.stmarysmaine.com/development-office/chefs-soirspecial-events.html.