8th annual Autumn Evening for Autism

When: 2017-10-12 12:18am - 2017-10-12 11:59pm
Where: NeXT, Stittsville
8th Annual Autumn Evening for Autism on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 at NeXT
 

sold out - thank you ottawa for your tremendous support!

 
 
 
 
Evening details:
Autumn Evening for Autism - Thursday, October 12th, 2017
NeXT - 6400 Hazeldean Road, Stittsville
Cocktail hour: 6:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
 
Our evening begins with Prosecco and mouthwatering canapés. The anticipation grows as everyone heads into the Grand Salon for the four-course dinner created just for us by Chef Michael Blackie.  Enjoy fine wines from Château des Charmes, perfectly paired by  Sommelier, Marie-France Champagne from Champagne & Wines.  
 
Special guests are our Patrons, Senator Jim Munson and Mrs. Ginette Munson.
 
Ottawa's own Carol Anne Meehan will be our Emcee again this year and we welcome Lawrence Greenspon as our auctioneer. 
 

Raffle Prize:

FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA 

3 Night Stay in an Ocean View Casita for 2 people

2 rounds of Golf - courses designed by Jack Nicklaus!

Four Seasons Punta Mita   punta mita

Value $6,000

Raffle tickets 1 for $50, 3 for $100

 

50/50 - $10 for 5 tickets, $20 for 20 tickets

 

A SNEAK PREVIEW OF OUR Auction Items:

  • Signed by A.J. Casson 'Fraser Bay' limited edition (Group of Seven)
  • 4 Gold Sens tickets (section 115) - with dinner in the alumni lounge & lot 1 parking for February 17th, 2018
  • Yasmin Catering with Syrian Chef Khodor Jarous - dinner for 8 served in your home 
  • Camelot Golf & Country Club foursome with cart 
  • Walk the Winds Hot Air Balloon Ride and Champagne Toast
  • Zamboni Ride at a Sens Game for your child, January 18th 2018 (Sens Jersey and 4 game tickets)
  • Jacobsons Gourmet Concepts cheese of the month for one year delivered to your home
  • Signed Carey Price hockey jersey
  • Wine tasting from Champagne & Wines
  • 4 Sens tickets (low 200 level) for December 19th game, plus parking
  • Wine Fridge
  • QuickStart Autism Board wine basket 
  • Nespresso machine with limited edition coffee mugs
  • His & Hers Spa gift basket
  • Couvrette Photography
  • Many fabulous restaurant gift certificates
  • Fun toys and fun things for your kids or grandkids to do
  • Designer tote
  • Stunning jewelry
  • Spa treatment
  • More tempting gift baskets for you, a friend, man's best friend
  • Reebok winter jacket
  • Cody Ceci signed Sens hat

and much more!

 

THE MENU

CANAPÉ'S

Ka-pow cauliflower

cashew . sweet soy + plum vinegar sambal . edamame wipe

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The quesa-notti

crisp masa . chorizo . charred poblano + corn . cotija cheese

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Roasted field mushrooms on toast

toasty shallot buttered baguette . pork crackling . crushed cashew

 

DINNER (PLATED & SHARING)

WAVE 1 SHARING

Toasty olive oil baguette

green pea labneh spin . crisp sage . roast garlic confit . chive bomb

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Compressed watermelon salad

rocket leaves . pickled cranberries. citric balm

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Balderson Applewood Cheddar dill soup

brioche croutons . black butter + caper shot

WINE: Château des Charmes 2016 Aligoté

Estate Bottled | VQA - Niagara-on-the-Lake

 

WAVE 2 PLATED

Sweet pea ravioli

shiittake mushroom . garlic scapes . caramelized onions

WINE: Château des Charmes 2014 Chardonnay

St. David’s Bench Vineyard | VQA - St. David’s Bench

 

WAVE 3 SHARING

Pan basted British Columbia ling cod

jasmine rice . charred corn + pineapple matah . lime butter

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Braised beef short rib . black silly mop

duck fast mash . sunny side egg . cashew crumble . Lime

WINE: Château des Charmes 2016 Gamay Noir ‘Droit’

St. David’s Bench Vineyard | VQA - St. David’s Bench 

 

WAVE 4 PLATED

Silken labneh lemon curd

torched mallow + toasted graham cracker crumble

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Mascarpone dark chocolate Canadian whiskey mousse

spiced peanut crunch . raspberry puree . sugar cookie

 

VEGETARIAN MENU (ALL PLATED)

WAVE 1

Compressed watermelon salad

rocket leaves . pickled cranberries. citric balm

Wine: Château des Charmes 2016 Aligoté

Estate Bottled | VQA - Niagara-on-the-Lake

WAVE 2 

Sweet pea ravioli

shiitake mushroom . garlic scapes . caramelized onions

Wine: Château des Charmes 2014 Chardonnay

St. David’s Bench Vineyard | VQA - St. David’s Bench

WAVE 3

Char kway teow

broad rice noodle . fried silken tofu . preserved salted bean

Wine: Château des Charmes 2016 Gamay Noir ‘Droit’

St. David’s Bench Vineyard | VQA - St. David’s Bench

WAVE 4

Silken labneh lemon curd

torched mallow + toasted graham cracker crumble

+

Mascarpone dark chocolate Canadian whiskey mousse

spiced peanut crunch . raspberry puree . sugar cookie

 

Here's what we were able to do in 2016 thanks to our supporters!  

 
  • We funded 36 toddlers in our leading edge KickStart program at $4,000 per child ($144,000) all at no cost to the family
  • We funded 36 diagnostic assessments shortening wait-times for services by upwards of 18 months ($21,600)
  • We funded 30 parents for a one or two night respite stays at local hotels, including childcare funding for while they were away ($12,000)
  • We hold free workshops for parents (we’ll be offering two this year)
  • We held our Sensory Santa in six local malls providing an opportunity for children on the spectrum to see Santa, many for the first time (350 children saw Santa)
 
Thank you for making a difference for the children and their families.
 
THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!
 

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