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Friends of Rural Communities and the Environment (FORCE) cordially invite you to attend...

The Third Annual Gala Evening to Celebrate Friends - A Vital Force in Our Community

An Evening Filled with Great Music & Entertainment...

The Night at a Glance

1. Entertainment
   Featured “Maria” - from the Sound of Music
   Our featured presentation is nationally acclaimed singing sensation Janna Polzin last seen on CBC’s popular "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria". Janna is presently appearing as “Maria” in the new Andrew Lloyd Webber production of "The Sound of Music".  At the Gala, Janna will be performing many of the songs that thrilled millions of viewers from coast to coast.
   
   Main
   Our main presentation is the acclaimed production of the "The Piano Men", capturing the world's greatest award winning, high energy giants whose hits have made musical history - Elton John, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis and Liberace. Four Artists, Four Voices, Four Pianos....One Fabulous Show!
   
   
2. Fine Dining
   
   • Individual Antipasto Plate Prosciutto, sopressate salami, bocconcini, olive medley, jumbo shrimp, melon Parisian, oven dried tomato, devilled egg, roasted peppers, bread stick and a mint pistou drizzle.
   • Salad Baby greens & arugula, seedless watermelon, strawberries, fresh basil, feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds drizzled with aged fig balsamic dressing.
   • Entree:
     Dark rum & maple syrup glazed Atlantic salmon filet with a skewer of swordfish, Alaskan scallop and black tiger shrimp drizzled with a citrus tarragon nage. Served over Thai rice noodles, accompanied by roasted root vegetables, finocchio and brocollini.
     or
     Seared peppercorn & dijon crusted U.S. choice Striploin with a skewer of swordfish, Alaskan scallop and black tiger shrimp drizzled with roasted shallot merlot jus and cognac cream. Served with horseradish & dill Yukon red skin potatoes, and accompanied by roasted root vegetables, finoccchio and brocollini.
     or
     Roasted Vegetable Tower with goat & fontina cheese, served over spicy Thai rice noodles with crispy onions and fresh basil.
   • Dessert Baked Granny Smith apple, pear and mascarpone cheese blossom. Served with French vanilla ice cream, drambuie caramel drizzle with a dusting of powdered sugar and mint leaf.
     
     
3. Alcoholic Beverages
   The evening's festivities will include a Martini Bar, a traditional open bar, wine service with dinner and specialty coffees with the after dinner service. All beverages for the evening are inclusive.
   
   
4. Silent Auction
   We commend and thank local businesses and benefactors for their support of FORCE by showcasing a Silent Auction of items and services bound to please the most discerning bidder. FORCE is the designated recipient of all funds raised through the Silent Auction.