Organizers are gearing up for the 15th annual Chocolate Dessert Buffet & Silent Auction that will be held on Sunday, November 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center.

At the annual event that draws chocolate lovers and silent auction aficionados from across the region, guest sample chocolate desserts and bid on a variety of items, all to benefit a good cause. Pioneer Valley bakeries and restaurants donate more than 70 chocolate desserts, cookies and cakes that will be available for sampling at the event. Hundreds of auction items will be auctioned off to benefit AIDSCARE/Hampshire County, a Northampton-based agency that provides comprehensive support services for people living with HIV/AIDS throughout Hampshire County.

Tickets are $15 donation per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

The major sponsors of the 15th annual event are Northampton Cooperative Bank, The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, and Florence Savings Bank. To make arrangements to donate an auction item or a chocolate dessert, call (413) 586-8288 ext 5.

For ticket information or more information about AIDS CARE/Hampshire County, call (413) 586-8288 ext. 5. AIDS CARE/Hampshire County is a program of Cooley Dickinson Hospital.