Sunday, April 28th, 2024

G Gathering Area chefs help Girl Scouts Council

Area chefs help Girl Scouts Council



The first annual Desserts First: Girl Scout Cookies All Grown Up event was held at the Westin in Town Center in Virginia Beach. The event was a fundraiser for The Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, serving girls from southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Local chefs crafted delicious desserts featuring Girl Scout cookies.


Michelle Friedlein and Dee Hopkins, leader of Troop #386

Amy Yourchisin, left, and Eva Harrison, graphic designer for The Shopper.

2. Executive Chef, Rick Overbey

Catherine Duy

Sarah Cramer and Blake Sehestedt

Judy Yager of Muroni's, who worked for the Girl Scouts for 25 years

Dorianne Villani, left, and Cathy Nielsen, both leaders of Girl Scout Troop 174 in Virginia Beach.

Derrick Mason, Executive Chef at Surf Club in Virginia Beach.

Crystal Dize and Beth Dovel

Liz Farry, Community Relations Manager of Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast.

Cleon Long of the Colonial Coast Board of Directors with his wife, Porche.

The classic-rock cover band "Never Ending Tire Fire", made up entirely of Firefighters, provided the live entertainment.

Executive Chef, Kenny Sloane

Charles Greenhood, owner of Brutti's in Portsmouth, with the Bagelnutz filled with Tagalong cookies.

From left: Linda Doland, Sherry Maynard, Barbara Adkins, and Mary Beth McNulty.

Brian Smith and Greg Waugh