Restaurateurs, caterers, private chefs, bakers, and wine merchants are selecting chocolaty desserts, savory dishes enhanced with chocolate and chocolaty beverages to serve up at Chocoholic Frolic on February 9. The chocolate sampling event at Dale Jarrett Ford in Indian Trail will feature scrumptious tastings from about 30 vendors. Proceeds will benefit the Literacy Council of Union County where volunteers teach adults to read and write. Buy your tickets online at http://www.literacyunion.org/ or at the Literacy Council office at 105-A East Jefferson Street, Monroe, NC 28112. Tickets: $25 (adv) $30 (at the door) $50 Patron (5:00 pm entry).

Price: $25 (adv) $30 (at the door) $50 Patron (5:00 pm entry)