Area restarants to attend Penn Highlands College Chef Auction

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Several local restaurants are planning to attend an annual Chef Auction in Johnstown.

The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation announced the event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. It will feature both a silent and a live auction.

The silent auction will have many great items to bid on including trips to Portugal and Spain. Proceeds from the auction will go to the college’s Supporting Scholars Fund.

“At the Chef Auction, we are not just celebrating local culinary excellence, we are investing in
the future of our students,” Penn Highlands College Foundation Director Carole VanMeter said. “By supporting this event, you contribute directly to scholarships that empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals.”

Ace’s, Anthony’s Restaurant, Balance Restaurant, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Sunnehanna Country Club are among the growing list of restaurants.

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The auction will also coincide with Penn Highlands College’s 30th Anniversary celebration. In 2023, the auction raised over $53,000 for students and included a $25,000 donation from the 1889 Foundation that matched $28,000 in proceeds.

Any restaurant interested in attending the Chef Auction can contact the college’s foundation by email or by calling (814) 262-6448 .

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