The Community Foundation of Washington County’s annual dinner and fundraiser has been deemed a success. The organization held their Chef Spotlight Dinner on November 4th at the Wooden Wheel Winery. Chef Ila Miller of HIM Hearth-N-Home Cooking in Wellman prepared the meal. Guest speakers included Cary Ann Siegfried from the Washington Library, Olivia Kahler from the Kalona Library, and Carrie Geno from the Wellman Library. Patrons had a chance to put their philanthropy to practice by raising over $14,000 in an auction of donated desserts from many county businesses and individuals. Proceeds from this auction will be divided between the Community Foundation of Washington County and the three public libraries of Washington County. The Community Foundation of Washington County works together with many individuals, families, and organizations to establish endowment funds that provide permanent support to charitable causes in Washington County.