On Saturday, March 17, the Friends of Sophie will present a Chocolate Extravaganza at the Highland (IL) Evangelical United Church of Christ from 7-9 p.m. Advance tickets are $10, but tickets can be purchased at the door for $12. To reserve a spot, please contact Shannon at 618-334-8033 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Chocolate Extravaganza will feature delicious chocolate treats, games with chocolate, chocolate-themed stations such as do-it-yourself chocolate spa treatments, a silent auction with exciting items from local merchants and a 50/50 raffle. Bring your girlfriends for the perfect Girls’ Night Out, or treat your sweetheart to a dream date!

All proceeds from this event will go to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, an organization devoted to raising awareness of the disease and funding research to find a cure. For more information on Rett Syndrome, visit rettsyndrome.org.  IRSF has long been awarded four stars by Charity Navigator.