January 17, 2015 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Festival issues clarion call for chocoholics

Do you love to bake — or simply eat — chocolate? Plan to celebrate “all things chocolate” at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Kennett High School between 1 and 4 p.m.

Professionals, amateurs and students will vie for ribbons when their creations are judged. Last year, despite power outages and snow, over 200 entries were judged and available for the public to taste.

The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held at Kennett High School on Feb. 8. — The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held at Kennett High School on Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Hundreds of chocolate treats, including cakes, brownies, candies, cookies and cupcakes, will be available for attendees. The festival benefits the United Way of Southern Chester County, which supports over 30 health and human service programs in the area, including After the Bell and The Garage.

Last year’s professional winners included the Country Butcher, The Gables in Chadds Ford, Renaissance Chocolate, Alexander’s Bread & Baking Company, and Babycakes, plus amateurs and students from throughout the area.

Contestants compete in specific categories, and there is no fee to enter. The entry deadline is Jan. 30. After the judging, chocoholics of all ages are admitted: Connoisseur ticket holders may enter at 1 p.m. while general admission ticket holders enter at 2 p.m.

Connoisseur tickets are $25 ($45 for two people) and include professional and amateur tastings, beverages, demonstrations by professional chocolatiers, and free parking. General admission tickets are $10 ($25 for family of 4) and include six regular tastings per person. Professional tastings are two tasting tickets. Additional tastings are available for 50 cents each. Parking for general admission is $5 per car.

For more information, visit www.kennettchocolate.org. To buy tickets, go to http://unitedwayscc.org/OurStore.aspx.

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Frances M. Pia of Kennett Square

Frances M. Pia, 84, a lifetime resident of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of Bruno J. Pia, who died in 2002, and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Secondina Olivieri Baccino.

Mrs. Pia was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and she was a St. Francis to all animals.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Kennett Area Senior Center.

She was a beloved mother and friend to many, and loved by all who knew her. She practiced her Christian principles by her many actions and by the way she lived her life.

She is survived by one son, Bruno R. Pia of Avondale; one daughter, Theresa “Terry” Pia of Kennett Square; one sister, Louise Saccucci of West Grove; three grandchildren and one great grandson.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Julia Pia, one brother, Angelo Zunino and one sister, Marie Pia.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 8:15 to 9:15, on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Meredith Street in Kennett Square. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, in Kennett Square.

In memory of Mrs. Pia, a contribution may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, 205 Lafayette Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com