With Valentine's Day nearing, it seems as though love is already in the air, but not necessarily the romantic kind of love. If you have been paying attention, numerous fundraising projects are taking place this February and many of them involve chocolates! Case in point:  The 13th Annual Chocolate Love A'fair in Dover, Ohio.

Lucky are the chocoholics who will come and get the chance to spoil themselves with all the chocolaty pleasures. A generous assortment of chocolate treats such as candy, truffles, tortes, and cakes, are being presented by more than 20 area restaurateurs, chefs, bakers, and chocolate makers.

The fundraising event, which is sponsored by, and will also benefit the Union Hospital Auxiliary, will be located in a roomier place now in order to accommodate more exhibitors and chocolate lovers who will pay a visit.  The Chocolate Love A'fair will be held at the Buckeye Career Center cafeteria from 1 to 3 pm on February 4.

"As this event has continued to grow over the years, we've had to move to ever-larger facilities to accommodate more and more chocolate sampling," claimed Lynn Ballantyne, Auxiliary project chairwoman. "We stated in the Union Hospital cafeteria, moved to J.I.M's Place, and now we'll be at the Buckeye Career Center, where there will be more room for everybody."

You can get tickets in advance at Buehler's Supermarkets in Dover and New Philadelphia, and at the Corner Shop Gift Shop at Union Hospital, and they are put up on sale for $8 per head. However, tickets can still be purchased on the spot if any are left from the advance sale.

During the affair, a panel of local celebrity judges will taste test every creation from among the entries.  The chosen one will be the Judges' Chocolate Choice Award winner. Patrons can take part by voting for the People's Choice Awards. At 2 pm, an array of donated chocolaty treats and other gift items and certificates will be sold at an auction.

Complimentary take-home containers will be given to everyone attending the event so that aside from indulging themselves in chocolates at the event, they can also savor them at home.

You can reach the Development & Community Relations Department at (330)602-0778 if you have any more concerns.

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Joanna Maligaya

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Ever since she can remember, Joanna has always considered chocolate as the ultimate food for her soul. She believes in the saying, “9 out of 10 people love chocolate, and the 10th always lies.”

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