Dickinson Chamber hosts 'Sampling of Sicily'

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Press Photo by Linda Sailer Deedra Weidner, left, and Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lexi Sebastian, right, preview wines for the “Sampling Sicily” event with Jessie Versen, center, sales director of the Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge, on Thursday at the Ramada. Weidner and Versen are members of the planning committee.

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The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee is bringing the cuisine of Italy to Dickinson with its annual “Sampling of Sicily.”

Serving is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at the Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge.

“It’s a great event to come out with family and friends — a great way to support the community,” Chamber Executive Director Lexi Sebastian said. “It’s also a great networking oppportunity.”

The food stations will feature a salad, pasta carbonara, linguini pasta, Parmesan pasta, turkey porchetta, fresh vegetables, cheese and a tiramisu dessert.

Pianist Julie Opdahl will provide entertainment.

“It’s a laid-back event — a great time for family and friends to enjoy Italian cuisine,” chairwoman Deedra Weidner said.

The purchase of a bottle of wine comes with a ticket to win a case of wine, she said.

A portion of the proceeds will support the Ambassador Committee. Its members hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses in Dickinson, present Home Town Pride Awards to construction or renovations, and assist with a membership retention drive, said Weidner.

Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce or from Chamber members. Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for children. Tickets are $20 for adults and $9 for children at the door.

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