Dr. Lynda M. Dolan will be honored during the Hilo Medical Center Foundation’s 12th annual Wine, Cheese, Chocolate and More! event from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku‘ola Room.
Dr. Lynda M. Dolan will be honored during the Hilo Medical Center Foundation’s 12th annual Wine, Cheese, Chocolate and More! event from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku‘ola Room.
Dolan, a Family Practice physician, was selected to receive the honor by the Hawaii County Medical Society. She has a Family Medicine practice in addition to serving as the medical director of Hospice of Hilo and staff physician at Hilo Medical Center’s Long Term Care unit. She serves on various professional committees, is an active community volunteer for St. Joseph School and a Hilo Medical Center Foundation Trustee.
Tickets for the 12th annual Wine, Cheese, Chocolate and More! event are available at Grapes-A Wine Store, Kadota’s Liquor and the Hilo Medical Center Foundation office or by calling 935-2957.
This year, physicians and the new residents of the Primary Care Training Program will be competing in a “guys vs. gals” attempt to raise the most tips while serving appetizers made with fresh ingredients donated by local farmers, ranchers and cheese-makers.
Master sommelier Patrick Okubo, who is a certified wine educator and specialist of spirits, will share his knowledge about wine.
Randy Nunokawa and Ryan Kadota will be at the respective wine-tasting stations to share “Learn the Art of Wine Tasting.”
Guest Chef Ernesto will be on hand again, with cheeses, olive oils and a selection of balsamic vinegar.
There will be lots of chocolate candies to nibble, and attendees can dip strawberries and pineapple in white, milk or dark chocolate fountains.
Nonalcoholic beverages also will be available.
“We are grateful to the sponsors who have generously supported our 12th annual wine and cheese event,” said event chairpersons Steve Godszak and Marie Ruhland.
“We are thrilled with the donation from businesses of artwork, jewelry, spa packages, Disneyland admission tickets, hotel stays and golf packages for our silent and live auctions,” said auction chairpersons Marcella Stroh and Phoebe Lambeth.
In addition to the fun, wine and food, the new physicians who have begun practicing in Hilo during the past year will be introduced during the event.
The Hilo Medical Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the Hilo Medical Center with projects that benefit the greater community.