MV Historical Society plans Cookie Table & Cocktails on Feb. 6

YOUNGSTOWN

Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host its third annual Cookie Table & Cocktails event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St.

The event is organized by the Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB) of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, a group that promotes MVHS programming in the community, beyond museum sites. The Feb. 6 event will raise funds for new exhibits to be installed at the center.

Frank Rulli, event chairman and YLAB president, said, “YLAB wanted to create a signature fundraiser to support the Tyler History Center campaign, and we decided that the cookie table was the perfect way to do that. Not only does it celebrate a unique Mahoning Valley tradition, but it also highlights our area’s diverse cultures and food connoisseurs. The entries in the cookie contest were spectacular, and we anticipate even tougher competition this time around.”

The event will have a wedding reception atmosphere and with an extensive cookie table, as well as music, dancing and appetizers.

Title sponsor is The Waypoint Group of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Canfield.

Sponsorship levels, which offer varying degrees of publicity and complimentary tickets, are wedding reception sponsor, $1,000; wedding dance sponsor, $500; bouquet sponsor, $250; honeymoon sponsor, $100; and guest book sponsor, $25 to $75. The sponsorship deadline is Jan. 24. Contact Cheryl Staib Lewis, MVHS campaign director, at clewis@mahoninghistory.org or Rulli at 330-747-2800 or frankrulli@faniroarchitects.com.

Professional and amateur bakers are invited to participate in the event’s cookie contest.

Print an application form at www.mahoninghistory.org.

Silent auction donations are also needed.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Center from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Call the MVHS for further information on event sponsorship, donations, contest entry and buying tickets at 330-743-2589.