Photos courtesy of courtesy of Kaye Martin

GFWC Contemporary Women of North County, a women's volunteer organization, recently participated in the 'Meet the Chefs of Del Mar' event at the Del Mar Hilton, helping to raise thousands of dollars for Casa de Amparo, a nonprofit agency caring for abandoned, abused and neglected children throughout San Diego County.

Guests sampled delicious food and wine, and participated in opportunity drawings and a silent auction, the proceeds from which will go directly to Casa de Amparo. CWONC members, as well as members of other volunteer organizations, helped with the silent auction and drawings and assisted the chefs.

CWONC also participates in the Crystal Ball fundraiser each year on behalf of Casa de Amparo and has established its own annual holiday party for the children at the Casa de Amparo residence.

The Contemporary Women of North County welcomes new members. For information, call Marilynn Kroeker at (760) 471-6396 or go to http://www.cwonc.org.

Top: CWONC members Laura Collins and Linda Bridges.

Bottom: CWONC member Laura McPhee.