Sweet treat event honors volunteers

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Chocolate and Beyond, a celebration of chocolate, desserts, and other delectable culinary treats, will be held Saturday, March 2 from 2 – 4 p.m. at First Coast Technical College in the CHARACTER COUNTS! Conference Center located in St. Augustine. Guests will enjoy tasty samples from some of the area’s finest restaurants and specialty shops. A silent auction and contests will also be part of this fun and exciting afternoon.

Chocolate and Beyond is hosted by Teachers Aid for Student Knowledge (TASK), and proceeds benefit the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of St. Johns County helping senior volunteers, students and teachers in the St. Johns County School District. Tickets ($20 for adults, $10 for children under 12 years of age) can be purchased on the RSVP website at www.rsvpstjohns.com, at Whetstone Chocolates (139 King Street and 13 Anastasia Blvd in St. Augustine) or by calling RSVP at (904) 547-3945.  Tickets will also be available at the door.