Sample Sweet and Savory Masterpieces While Supporting Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts 

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the return of its Fork It Over fundraising event at a new venue, Top of the Tower, on May 9, 2024. The annual Girl Scout Cookie culinary competition features some of the region’s top chefs creating unique sweet and savory dishes using favorites like Thin Mints®, Samoas® and Do-si-dos® and presenting their creations to attendees and a distinguished panel of judges.

 This year’s chefs include those from: Bri’s Sweet Treats, The Burgah Bar, Figsfood Portuguese Cuisine, Hilltop Restaurant at Bay Path RVTHS, Little Havana, Mozelle’s Sweet Shoppe, Pastry Chef Medina, Simply Delicious Catering, and Unique Café.

 The panel of judges who will determine the winners in both “Sweet” and “Savory” categories are Barbara Houle of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette; Attorney Rubby Wuabu, Policy and Cabinet Affairs Liaison for Governor Maura Healey; Natalie Rodriguez, CEO of To Life Enterprises and talented chef; Patrick Baliva, Executive Sales Director at Saint-Gobain, and Dr. Marlina Duncan, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at UMass Chan Medical School. Attendees will vote for a People’s Choice” favorite. 

The event is emceed by veteran radio show host Jen Carter, co-host of The XLO Morning Show and will feature live musical entertainment performed by Newport Ave., bar services by Simply Delicious Catering, and a raffle with local and regional items including a New England Sports package featuring Patriots pre-season game tickets and behind-the-plate Worcester Red Sox tickets, a one night stay at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge including breakfast for two at Henrietta’s Table paired with other local Boston attractions, a private wine class for 20 hosted by Total Wine, a Central Massachusetts Restaurant Gift Card bundle, and many more items. 

The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Top of the Tower, 446 Main St., Worcester. Tickets are $60 each and are available at https://www.gscwm.org/en/support-us/donate-locally/events/fork-it-over.html or by calling 508-365-0115. All proceeds benefit Girl Scouts and their continuing efforts to provide innovative programs and vital support to girls in grades K-12 throughout central and western Massachusetts. 

Sponsors include: Saint-Gobain, The Hanover Insurance Group, Women’s Initiative-United Way of Central MA, Country Bank, UMass Chan Medical School, Central One Credit Union, Middlesex Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Tinsley Financial Group, CSR Financial, Fallon Health, Stowe & Degon, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Main Street Bank, and Leominster Credit Union. 

 For more information: Jess Hamilton [email protected], or 508-365-0115, x3623.