HOME NEWS PROPERTIES KIDS SENIORS COMMUNITY GIVE
Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: Denise Lamott
(415) 897-5089

April 17, 2007

Harry Potter Stars to Headline Children’s Benefit

“Weasley Brothers” and “Viktor Krum” Headline Celebrity Event to Benefit Youth from TNDC’s After-School Program in the Tenderloin
and Children from Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi

WHAT:            New Delhi Restaurant and New World Spices’
“Compassionate Chef’s Café” Celebrity Luncheon Benefit:
Meet the “Weasley Brothers” and “Viktor Krum” at this first-of-its-kind luncheon benefit at New Delhi Restaurant.  Proceeds will benefit kids in Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation’s After-School Program and Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi which helps impoverished children labeled “Untouchable” by India society.

WHEN:          Tuesday, April 17, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

WHERE:        New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis Street, San Francisco
                   (between Mason and Powell; validated parking at APM Parking, 261 Ellis St.)

WHO:           Chefs and staff from New Delhi Restaurant and New World Spices
                   James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley)
                   Stan Ianevski (Viktor Krum)
                       
RSVP:  (415) 397-8470 (Only 150 RSVPs accepted in advance; RSVP by April 16)

TICKETS:       $10/person at the door
                    $15/person includes 10-course buffet luncheon
                    $25 for celebrity autographs and photo opportunities

(Note that there will be a charge for every autograph. You can have your own item signed or a photograph will be provided with the charge. Every effort will be made for the celebrities to see all of the attending pubic, however this a first come, first serve event. In the event too many people show up for the signing, there is no guarantee of seeing the celebrities. If time permits, photos may be taken with the celebrities, but only if time and the celebrity permit. This is purely a personal public appearance by each individual actor, not a studio or license/copyright holder sanctioned or licensed event. Celebrity appearance subject to other professional engagements. "Harry Potter" name and images copyright J K Rowling.)

INFO:            www.newdelhirestaurant.com/compassionate_chef

About Compassionate Chef's Cafe:
This is an experiment to see what happens when a San Francisco Bay area community - comprised of caring people, business owners, volunteers, and world renowned chefs - all converge to harness and focus their generosity.  It’s a celebration of fine dining and merriment, all working to empower the poorest children in India and the deserving kids right here in the tenderloin district of San Francisco.

About TNDC:
Founded in 1981, TNDC’s mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with support services for low-income people in the Tenderloin community and be a leader in making the neighborhood a better place to live. TNDC now owns and manages 25 buildings that provide homes for 2,500 extremely low-income seniors, families, people with disabilities, low-income wage earners, immigrants and others in the Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods. In addition, TNDC provides on-site supportive services and resources such as social workers and after-school programs to help residents stabilize their lives and develop a sense of community.

# # #