WIT 2025

WIT an After Hours Soirée at the Library -  January 25, 2025.

Please join us at our annual fundraiser to support pilot programs, new technology, books, tutoring for struggling students, and more! You'll help our library address vital community needs and give patrons a chance to thrive!

THE MAIN EVENT

• Enjoy speaker sessions on how to find Joie de Vivre.. with
  • Evan Hansen - author and advocate who carried a canoe across the state of Minnesota to bring greater attention to suicide prevention, will tell you about his journey and unexpected surprises along the way.
  • Maria Serbus  - coach, consultant and speaker who will teach you mind-body practices to embrace unshakeable confidence, create a life you love, and some proven techniques to stop stress in its tracks.
• Menu – Salad, Beef Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Ratatouille (Vegan/Vegetarian), Quiche-broccoli cheddar, Lorraine (Vegan, Veg), Potato Dauphinois (Veg), Nutella Crepes (Veg), and Chocolate Covered Strawberries ... plus we will have bundtinis provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes!
• Auction – Bid to win!!!   Five pairs will be auctioned off!!
  • Enjoy a gourmet French dinner with wine after learning to cook the meal with Chef Seth at the Empire Event Center. Five winners, plus their guests, will have the opportunity to hone their culinary skills in the kitchen and take home sauces to recreate the experience.

UPGRADE to our VIP pre-party, with Empire Event Center's Chef Seth Essar; Intro to French Cooking, Sauces!! You'll learn about the five mother sauces, tricks to perfect them, and how to bring French cuisine into your own cooking. You'll get to sample some delightful appetizers, enjoy Chef Seth's cooking demonstration (along with taste tests), plus chilled sauces to take home, recipes, and a whole lot of fun!