When: October 17, 2024
Where: NeXT - 6400 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa, K2S 1S4
Autumn Evening for Autism
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Just in: We're excited to let you know that we will have an exciting announcement that will be made at our Autumn Evening for Autism! What could it be???
Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Time: 6:00pm Reception with Canapes & Prosecco
6:30pm silent auction opens in Grand Room
7:10pm Dinner begins
9:45pm Raffle Draw and Grand Total raised announced!
Where: NeXT - 6400 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa, K2S 1S4 (Plenty of free parking available)
Come join us for our gala evening with a menu specially created just for us by Chef Michael Blackie.
The evening begins with Prosecco and delicious canapés followed by a tantalizing four-course, wine-paired dinner.
Our Patrons, The Hon. Jim Munson and Mrs Ginette Munson will be joining us.
We welcome Lawrence Greenspon back as our auctioneer.
Derick Fage will be our EmCee for the evening.
Hear from our parent speakers, Breckyn Carlsson and Derek MacKenzie, share how QuickStart Autism has impacted their lives.
There will be a 50/50 draw, a live and silent auction with many items to tempt you.
Check out the amazing Raffle Prize below!
Menu
CANAPES
Vietnamese rice paper roll-ups. vegetarian with a ponzu plum vinegar lick
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Blackforest ham & sharp cheddar cheese Welsh rarebit
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Kapow Cauliflower
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Crispy lamb keftedes. spiced yoghurt
DINNER:
Course 1
Compressed watermelon salad crisp prosciutto. oven-dried black olive. rocket leaves
preserved lemon sauce. aged balsamic drizzle. XV olive oil. Maldon sea salt
Course 2
Tom Ka Gai Thai fragrant spiced coconut soup with pulled chicken + straw mushroom.
cilantro. infused with kaffir lime
BREAD to become a part of the 3 course…
Toasted warm olive oil-drenched baguette
White truffle labneh . garlic confit. paprika oil. roasted eggplant. jalapeno
Course 3
Supreme of chicken. stuffed with feta and sundried tomato. caper lime reduction
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Sous vide of striploin of P.E.I. beef. edamame + shallot + kale toss. fortified red wine reduction
Course 4
Jasmine rice pudding + crème brûlée crust. apple & spice beignets. lemon curd drizzle
ALTERNATIVE MENU VEGETARIAN
Course 1
Compressed watermelon salad. barley + oven-dried black olive. rocket leaves preserved
lemon sauce. aged balsamic drizzle. XV olive oil. Maldon sea salt
Course 2
Laos crisp chili + tofu larb lettuce wraps
culantro + mint + basil leaves. Lime cheek
BREAD served (for Course 3)
Toasted warm olive oil-drenched baguette
za'atar spiced labneh. garlic confit. paprika oil. roasted eggplant
Course 3
wild mushroom and green pea risotto. crispy fried leeks. chili threads
Course 4
Jasmine rice pudding + crème brûlée crust. apple & spice beignets. lemon curd drizzle
Raffle
2 Economy Class return tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
THANK YOU AIR CANADA FOUNDATION!
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Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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Check out some of our Auction Items!
- Foursome, with cart, at Camelot Golf & Country Club
- Gift Baskets from: Farm Boy Kanata; Lindt Chocolates, Cameron's beer, holiday gift cards ..
- Gift Certificates from: Restaurant 18, Poco Pazzo, Les Fougeres, Fratelli, The Brew Table, The Works, Massage (Pilgrims Retreat),
- Custom Jewelry
- Haunted Walk
- AGO
- Bespoke crossbody bag and totes
- QuickStart Board wine basket
- Framed Tulip photo
- basket of beer
- and more...