The Ballard Senior Center is hosting a fundraising event this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. called Wine, Chocolate and Art, although the title order varies depending on personal preference.

Tickets are $20.00 available in advance and in person at the center, which is locates at 5429 32nd Ave. N.W.

The center (profiled more fully in this week’s At Large in Ballard) funds 72 percent of its operating costs through fundraisers, such as annual concerts and rummage sales.

This year, instead of trying to fill a venue like Benaroya Hall, they’re converting their own space into an art gallery for the evening along with wine tasting and Theo chocolate sampling.

Sommelier Buddy Dunn is pairing wines with Theo chocolates. The works of six local artists will be on display and available for sale for just the one night.

Local artists, including four from Ballard itself, will be displaying a range of works from jewelry and art boxes through watercolors and oils. Charlotte Haugen and Rosemary Antel have studies at BallardWorks. Susan Schneider teaches art at the Senior Center and offers weekly classes at the Farmer’s Market.

Ballard artist Matt Bazemore is known for his work depicting local haunts. All of the tickets sales benefit the senior center along with a portion of any sale proceeds.

Tickets can be reserved by calling 206.297.0403 or available at the door.