An Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden

Fort Myers, FL, November 13, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Fashions and organic food will mix at an Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bell Tower Shops (U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway). An Organic Evening will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit Eden Autism Services Florida.

Farm-fresh organic foods will be available, just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Author Jan-Marie Etzel will be on hand to sign copies of her new Garden at Eden Cookbook. Guests will also enjoy:

- Organic wines from Bonterra Vineyards, compliments of Premier Beverage
- Organic Cuisine by Chef Brooke
- Dessert by Gracie’s Cupcakes
- Farm stand and displays by organic farmer John Puig
- Entertainment by Alan Bradford
- Auction/Raffle

ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) will also join Eden with a display and information on how ECHO is helping to fight world hunger. Funds raised through An Organic Evening will benefit Eden’s Schools for children with autism in Southwest Florida.

“This event allows us to offer the organic produce grown at the Garden at Eden, Naples’ only community –based organic training farm, to our supporters in Fort Myers,” said Susan Suarez, executive director of Eden Autism Services Florida. “Through events like this, we are able to fulfill our Garden program’s goal of providing improved nutrition and vocational training for individuals with autism more squarely into the public eye.”

Tickets for An Organic Evening are available at the door for $25 per person. Saks will discount purchases that evening 15% and in addition, Saks will contribute 5% of total sales to Eden. For more information or to RSVP, contact Raquel Torres at 239-992-4680, ext. 210.

About Eden Autism Services
Eden Autism Services was founded in New Jersey in 1975 with a mission to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and their families by providing a range of community-based services to meet specific needs throughout the lifespan. In 1996, Eden Autism Services Florida was founded to address the state’s growing need for specialized services for children and adults with autism and their families. Eden Autism Services Florida’s services range from comprehensive outreach, including program consultations and early intervention, to education for school age students and residential and employment services for adults. For more information, contact Taire Malloy at 239-992-4680, extension 206 or Eden.florida@edenservices.org.

For further information, contact:
Carolyn Rogers, PR Counsel 239-278-3900 or cell 239-850-5020
Or Carolyn@BriggsRogers.com

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