TEAM, Inc. to host annual Community Cookoff fundraiser April 25.

TEAM, Inc. will hold its annual Community Cookoff on April 25 with all-you-can-eat food, drinks, music and raffles; tickets are $65 and proceeds support the nonprofit’s programs that serve more than 19,000 people in the region.

TEAM, Inc. will host its annual Community Cookoff fundraiser on April 25. The event is the agency's signature fundraiser and typically draws over 500 people. It will feature food, an open bar, music, raffles and a guest emcee, Chaz of Chaz & AJ. TEAM is a private nonprofit human services agency that provides services across several local towns and serves more than 19,000 individuals. Event details: - Date and format: April 25; all-inclusive tickets are listed at $65 and include food, drinks, music and dancing. - Entertainment and hosts: guest emcee Chaz of Chaz & AJ and DJ Tim Beloin are part of the program. - Community chefs: participating chefs include First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis, Jamie and Christiana Jones of Jones Family Farms & Winery, members of the Shelton Exchange Club, teams from Newtown Savings Bank and Griffin Health, and other local contributors. - Donations and partners: major sponsors named include the Bassett Family Fund and Liberty Bank; wine and beer are being provided by local producers and specialty cocktails and coffee are contributed by local vendors. - Raffle: a 7-night/6-day cruise prize is being raffled with tickets reported at $10 each; raffle tickets will be sold before and at the event and need not be present to win. Summary: The fundraiser supports TEAM’s range of programs that address poverty-related needs, including Meals on Wheels, housing assistance, a regional diaper bank, employment supports and other services. Tickets are reported to be available online and by mail, and group table reservations for ten are noted as an option. The event is intended to raise funds to help the agency continue serving people in the region.