On Saturday, Sept. 8, chefs from central and Midcoast Maine will compete in the 6th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge. This year’s event will be held with Spectrum Generations’ partner, the Central Lincoln County YMCA, at their newly renovated facility at 525 Main Street, Damariscotta.  
 
The Celebrity Chef Challenge brings together culinary experts presenting them with the challenge of creating a dish following Meals on Wheels guidelines, which include a chosen protein, vegetable, and starch. The challenge then requires following low-sodium levels, and each chef can add their own flair with herbs and other spices to the dishes they prepare.  
 
Funds raised from the event will support Spectrum Generations’ programs and services, like Meals on Wheels, as well as CLC YMCA Community Programs. The Celebrity Chef Challenge helps raise funds that directly support our neighbors; tickets are $75 per person or $700 for a table of eight (which includes a complimentary quarter-page program ad). The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with cocktail hour, cash bar, passed hors d’oeuvres created by the chefs, and feature a silent auction.  
 
Contact Sarah Brown at Spectrum Generations (207) 620-1677 or sbrown@spectrumgenerations.org for tickets or more information, or visit spectrumgenerations.org/chef. Sponsorships available and auction items will be accepted until Aug. 31.