A wonderful evening of food and fun: CARDV's 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner
16 March 2010 | 5:01 pm
For the past seven years, the dedicated Spaghetti Dinner committee has worked tirelessly to bring our community together for a fun-filled evening to raise funds for CARDV. For many, the Spaghetti Dinner has become a family tradition because of its cheerful atmosphere, friendly crowd, and delicious food.
Mothers and daughters...
...parents and children, all enjoying the cheerful festivities.
This year was no exception. The meeting room of the Church of the Good Samaritan was brightly decorated with colorful tablecloths complemented with cheerful plants donated by Peoria Gardens and more than a dozen musicians played folk music that kept listeners happily tapping their feet. 
Again this year, guests were greeted and served by CARDV Board, staff, and volunteers and 
a group of volunteers from Kohl’s, and enjoyed desserts, breads, salads, spaghetti and sauces donated by Valley Catering, Alpine Bakery, Java Connection, and New Morning Bakery.
CARDV Board Chair, Mary Alice of Valley Catering and CARDV Executive Director Nancy O'Mara enjoying the cheerful atmosphere of the Spaghetti dinner.
A lucky winner claiming her cuddle buddy prize.Twenty-four cranes and twelve cuddle buddies were given away in the free drawing to thank guests for attending the event.
Our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and to the hundreds of community members who attended the Spaghetti Dinner and made it fun and successful. All of the proceeds from this fundraiser are put directly to use funding CARDV services that are accessed by more than 5,000 adults and children in Linn and Benton counties each year.
