Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff
5 August 2006

Annapolis, MD – [April 5, 2006] – The Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) is very excited to announce that the seventh annual  “Chefs by the Bay “ was a great success raising nearly $100,000 for charity. First Lady of Maryland, Kendel S. Ehrlich, served as the 2006 ‘Chefs by the Bay’ Honorary Chairwoman.

There were over 600 people in attendance on the evening of March 26th at the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel. Guests dined on gourmet cuisine prepared by  local chefs and were entertained by the sounds of the Discount Blues Band.  Silent and Live Auction items featured art, dining packages and trips including Park City, Utah and Naples, Florida.

The Junior League wishes to thank its sponsors and participating restaurants:

Gold Sponsors:
Chesapeake Life Magazine
Prostatis Financial Group LLC
Zachary’s Jewelers

Silver Sponsors:
Martinez & Johnson Architecture

Bronze Sponsors:
Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits
McNamee Hosea

Participating Restaurants:
Boatyard Bar and Grill
Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn
Caroline’s Cakes and Catering
Carrol’s Creek Waterfront Restaurant
Deep Creek Restaurant
DeLoache Chocolate
Galway Bay
Grauls Market Catering, Cape St. Claire
Hard Bean Coffee & Booksellers
Lebanese Taverna
Mexican Cafe
Northwoods Restaurant
Phillips Annapolis Harbor
Peace of Cake
Reynolds Tavern
Sheraton Annapolis
The Capital Grille
The Rockfish

Proceeds will benefit the programs of the JLA, whose recent projects include T.E.A.M. (Teen Empowerment and Mentoring) in conjunction with Anne Arundel Medical Center, Back-to-School Book Bag Project, Foster Parents’ Association Holiday Party, Done in a Day projects and Community Assistance grants.