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Spectrum/Kent Center School Scholarship Fund board members Maureen Smith and Ryan Carr prepare platters of chocolate treats at the scholarship fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held at Kent Center School FEb. 8, 2018. less
Spectrum/Kent Center School Scholarship Fund board members Maureen Smith and Ryan Carr prepare platters of chocolate treats at the scholarship fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held at Kent Center School FEb. ... more
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A variety of sweet treats, including brownies, cookies, chocolate-dipped strawberries and pretzels, cupcakes and more were available for patrons to sample.
A variety of sweet treats, including brownies, cookies, chocolate-dipped strawberries and pretzels, cupcakes and more were available for patrons to sample.
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Spectrum/As first in line at the Kent Center School's Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest, Chase Harrington, who turned 10 Feb. 10, 2018, appears pleased with his selection of treats at the FEb. 8, 2018 event. less
Spectrum/As first in line at the Kent Center School's Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest, Chase Harrington, who turned 10 Feb. 10, 2018, appears pleased with his selection of treats at the FEb. 8, ... more
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Spectrum/Siblings Alexa Hoadley, 8, and Austin of Kent work their way through the line at the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held Feb. 8, 2018 at the school.
Spectrum/Siblings Alexa Hoadley, 8, and Austin of Kent work their way through the line at the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held Feb. 8, 2018 at the school.
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Spectrum/Eben Gifford, who turned 5 on Feb. 12, 2018, debates which chocolate goody he would like to try at Kent Center School School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held FEb. 8, 2018 at the school. less
Spectrum/Eben Gifford, who turned 5 on Feb. 12, 2018, debates which chocolate goody he would like to try at Kent Center School School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held FEb. 8, 2018 at the ... more
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Fran Goodsell, a board member for the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund, assists patrons as they select a variety of chocolate treats.
Fran Goodsell, a board member for the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund, assists patrons as they select a variety of chocolate treats.
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Patrons Kendra and Hugh Lintner, 4, of Kent give serious thought to the final chocolate treat they will select at the annual event.
Patrons Kendra and Hugh Lintner, 4, of Kent give serious thought to the final chocolate treat they will select at the annual event.
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Spectrum/Sheila Devitt, left, captures a snapshot of her cousin Chase Harrington, 10, after he finished chocolate treats, which left chocolate all over his face. Chase's mom, Lynn, looks on with admiration at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held Feb. 8, 2018 at the school. less
Spectrum/Sheila Devitt, left, captures a snapshot of her cousin Chase Harrington, 10, after he finished chocolate treats, which left chocolate all over his face. Chase's mom, Lynn, looks on with admiration at ... more
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Spectrum/Servers and Kent Center School Scholarship Fund board members, from back to front on the left, Fran Goodsell, Rich Barber and Debbie Moerschell, help customers as they make their way through the line at the fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held Feb. 8, 2018 at the school. less
Spectrum/Servers and Kent Center School Scholarship Fund board members, from back to front on the left, Fran Goodsell, Rich Barber and Debbie Moerschell, help customers as they make their way through the line ... more
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After taking a few licks and bites of a cupcake, Maeve Dietrich, 3, of Kent takes a break to check out what everyone else is eating at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund’s 23rd annual Chocolate Fest.
After taking a few licks and bites of a cupcake, Maeve Dietrich, 3, of Kent takes a break to check out what everyone else is eating at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund’s 23rd annual Chocolate Fest.
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Spectrum/Maeve Dietrich, 3, of Kent faceplants into a cupcake at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest Feb. 8, 2018 at the school.
Spectrum/Maeve Dietrich, 3, of Kent faceplants into a cupcake at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest Feb. 8, 2018 at the school.
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Spectrum/Maeve Dietrich, 3, of Kent takes a big bite of her cupcake at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest Feb. 8, 2018 at the school.
Spectrum/Maeve Dietrich, 3, of Kent takes a big bite of her cupcake at Kent Center School Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest Feb. 8, 2018 at the school.
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Heidi Deitz of Kent gives the sign of approval that she likes the treats offered at the popular fundraiser at Kent Center School.
Heidi Deitz of Kent gives the sign of approval that she likes the treats offered at the popular fundraiser at Kent Center School.
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Spectrum/Billy Capozzi and Debbie Dwy of Kent make a final stop at the last table of chocolate treats before getting their plates wrapped at Kent Center Schoool Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest held Feb. 8, 2018 at the school. less
Spectrum/Billy Capozzi and Debbie Dwy of Kent make a final stop at the last table of chocolate treats before getting their plates wrapped at Kent Center Schoool Scholarship Fund's 23rd annual Chocolate Fest ... more
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The annual event raises money for the school’s scholarship fund.
The annual event raises money for the school’s scholarship fund.
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Chocolate enthusiasts recently flocked to Kent Center School for the 23rd annual Kent

Chocolate Fest. The event, which serves as the school’s primary scholarship fund benefit event, offered patrons a chance to sample a variety of sweet chocolate treats for $5 per plate. Several local businesses and

organizations also contributed treats and offered crafts.

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