Beer, Burgers and Bocce will bind community for books

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From left, Debbie Liptak, development director for the Public Library; Julie Costas and Natalie Lariccia, committee members; and Joe Cassese, manager of Cassese's MVR; are among those planning the "Beer, Burgers and Bocce" library fundraiser. Photo by MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR.

YOUNGSTOWN

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has scheduled its annual Beer, Burgers and Bocce for Books, Chapter 111, for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Cassese’s MVR, 410 N. Walnut St.

Many events are planned, including bocce, cornhole, 50-50 raffle and auction in a bag, which includes baskets donated by supporters. To donate a basket call Debbie Liptak, development director of the library, at 330-740-6086. This also is an opportunity to meet the new library director, Heidi. M. Daniel.

Tickets for the event cost $15 per person and may be purchased by calling Liptak at the library or at the door. For information call Liptak.

The corporate donor is Achievers USA. Guest bartenders and hosts are Dee Crawford, Denise DeBartolo York, Susan Berny, Melinda Wolford, Todd Franko, Rick Cook, Lou Fusillo, Ed and Chris Muransky, Dana Lariccia, Dominic and Jackie Marchionda, Frank and Norma Watson, Scott Schulick, Ray Cmil III, Betty Cmil, A.C. McCullough, Kelly Stevens, Susan Marucca, Paul McFadden, Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Brian Williams, County Engineer Richard Marsico and Patty Marsico, Nena Perkins, Barbara Staples, Vince and Phyllis Bacon, John Darnell and Gwen Smith Darnell, Diana D’Alesio, Marilyn Fisher, Katie Seminara, Lauren Polinsky, Michael LaRocca, Gary Davenport, Phill Kidd, Bill Costas, Dr. David Ritchie and many others.

Chairwomen are Liptak, Natalie Lariccia and Julie Costas.

The MVR was selected to host the event because it’s a neighbor of the main library. The restaurant was founded in the 1920s in the Smoky Hollow neighborhood.

Cassese’s MVR is run by fourth-generation Cassese family members, Carmine, Patty and Joe Cassese.