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MARLOW’S TAVERN AND STERLING SPOON TEE UP FOR 17TH ANNUAL
GOLF CLASSIC SEPT. 21
Fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia Will Help Push
17-Year Total Raised Over $600,000
ATLANTA (September 16, 2015) – Getting
into the swing of fall has never been more fun or philanthropic thanks to Marlow’s Tavern and Sterling Spoon Culinary Management, who host their 17th Annual
Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 21. The
only detail golfers need worry about in this action-packed day of course
competition, contests on the green, prizes and gourmet tavern fare is their
score. Of course, individual results pale in comparison to the end result:
driving up much-needed funds for Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA).
“It’s
hard to believe we’ve been working with Marlow’s Tavern and Sterling Spoon for
17 years,” says Susan Skolnick, director of development for
Special Olympics Georgia. “While they support us throughout the year, the golf
tournament is like the grand finale at a fireworks celebration –it never fails
to take our breath away. We’re so grateful for this partnership and look forward to working with them
for many years to come.”
Last year alone, the annual Golf Classic collected approximately $70,000
for SOGA. Coupled with other events throughout the year, the restaurant company
has raised more than a half-million dollars for SOGA since the partnership’s
inception.
“Seeing
smiles light the faces of so many athletes is a gift,” says John C. Metz,
executive chef and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern, Sterling Spoon and co-founder
of Aqua blue. “They constantly remind me of the true meaning of hard work and
dedication. Being able to see the impact of our fundraising efforts inspires us
all to keep working at it. Special
Olympics of Georgia not only shapes the lives of these athletes but enriches
the lives of our employees and our guests, as well."
The
Country Club of Roswell, located at 2500 Club Springs
Drive in Roswell, will once again provide the greens.
Steve Martin of Artlite is this year’s event chair. Nineteenth hole sponsor Aqua
blue is hosting an after-party open to all.
Admission is $50 per person, which includes dinner, an awards ceremony,
a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction and casino night. All proceeds benefit
SOGA. Reservations for the party will be taken in advance, but walk-ins are
also welcome. Aqua blue is located at 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road in
Roswell.
To make a donation, find out about available sponsorship levels or
make a reservation for the after-party at Aqua blue, contact Susan Skolnick at
770-414-9390 x111 or Susan.Skolnick@specialolympicsga.org.
About Aqua
blue Restaurant & Bar
For more
than 14 years, Aqua blue has brought chef-driven, global cuisine to Atlanta’s
northern suburbs. The menu boasts the freshest, seasonal ingredients from
around the world served in an elegant and exciting atmosphere, giving diners
more than just a meal but an unforgettable dining experience. Aqua blue is
located in Roswell at 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road. The restaurant serves lunch
Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner daily from 4 to 10 p.m.
For more information about Aqua blue, call 770-643-8886 or visit aquablueatl.com.
About Marlow’s Tavern
Marlow’s Tavern was established in
November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and
has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants
and three locations in Orlando, Fla. In 2013, Nation’s Restaurant News named
Marlow’s Tavern one of its “NRN 50 Breakout Brands” for the year. The
neighborhood restaurant concept is open for lunch and dinner daily, offering
guests classic American tavern fare with an upscale twist. For more information
and location addresses, visit marlowstavern.com.
About
Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
Sterling
Spoon Culinary Management combines talented chefs, dedicated employees and
outstanding culinary and financial management to provide corporate café and
on-site contract management clients extraordinary food and hospitality with an
innovative retail restaurant approach.
Founded
by culinary-trained chefs, Sterling Spoon focuses on fresh, delicious offerings
with a contemporary twist. The company’s goal is two-fold: to exceed clients’
objectives at all times and to offer clients a high-quality, affordable
breakfast and lunch experience to their employees and visitors daily at their
place of business. For more information, visit sterlingspoon.com.
About Special Olympics Georgia
Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and
athletic competition in 25 Olympic-type sports for 26,702 children and adults
with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop
physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the
sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special
Olympics athletes and the community. The goal is to help bring people with
intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they
are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive
citizens. For more information, visit SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
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