Curves sponsors 'Taste of Ahwatukee' March 27

Each year, Curves Ahwatukee participates in a company nationwide food drive during the month of March but this year, the 30-minute workout center for women is spicing things up a bit.

On March 27, Curves Ahwatukee will host its first "Taste of Ahwatukee" event, showcasing local restaurants to help feed the hungry.

"If they donate one brown bag of non-perishable items, they get two tickets to the event," said Curves Ahwatukee co-owner Dawn Rutledge. "All food donations benefit St. Mary's Food Bank."

Participating restaurants include Café Zentro, Casey Moore's Oyster House, Dolce Luna, Edible Arrangements and Emerald City Smoothie. Door prizes and wine sampling will also be available at the event, provided by local businesses.

Pam Hahn, a local freelance musician, will play the harp to set the atmosphere.

"The purpose of the event is to generate additional involvement in the community and provide an opportunity for small businesses to showcase what they do," Rutledge said.

Additionally, women are invited to join Curves Ahwatukee on or before March 27 for a $30 service fee with donation.

Last year, the Curves food drive collected nearly 13 million pounds of food for local communities all over the world. This year, the company will strive for 15 million pounds of food. Donations will be accepted at all Curves locations during regular business hours through the end of the month.

The "Taste of Ahwatukee" will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 15410 S. Mountain Parkway.

For more information, call (480) 759-4340.