DINING OUT TO BENEFIT KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS

MONTEREY, Calif. September 8, 2005—With the thousands of people stranded and homeless from Hurricane Katrina, the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific is looking to the community for support. On Wednesday, September 14, local restaurant owners will be donating 10% of the day’s proceeds to the American Red Cross to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.

“Thanks to the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific for coordinating this event with so many generous businesses,” said Annette Culcasi-Ivers, Owner of Rosine’s Restaurant in downtown Monterey. “This is a great way for our community to make a difference in the hurricane victims’ lives during this very difficult time.”

Participating restaurants include Anton & Michel’s, French Poodle and The Grill on Ocean Avenue in Carmel; Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant in Salinas; Laguna Café and The Fishwife in Seaside; Epsilon, Shnarley’s Pizzeria on Cannery Row and Rosine’s Restaurant in Monterey; The Old Bath House, Shnarley’s Pizzeria, The Fishwife at the Asilomar and First Awakenings in Pacific Grove and the Wild Goose Bakery & Café and Garden Bistro in Carmel Valley. More restaurants will be confirmed in the coming week.

“The members of our club wanted to do what Rotarians do best, help those in need. Even if the financial assistance raised on this one day only benefits a small portion of the disaster area, we know that together, across the world, Rotarians are reacting and serving those who need it most,” added Sandy Whittle, President of the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific.

For additional information or to add your restaurant to the list, please call Nicole DiFranco-Ushakoff at 595-9242, Community Service Director for the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific.