Things are heating up in seven Upper Arlington kitchens as homeowners and renovators prepare for the 27th annual Kitchen Kapers Tour.
The tour, a fundraiser hosted by OhioHealth Foundation’s Service Board VII benefiting Riverside Methodist Hospital Cancer Services, has raised close to $600,000 over the years.
“Annually, our group of committed volunteers has raised funds through the popular Kitchen Kapers tour of newly remodeled gourmet kitchens in the Upper Arlington community,” says Michelle Dapore, a member of the Kitchen Kapers public relations committee. “Each home selected to be on the tour offers attendees a different perspective on home design. From the minimalistic to southern hospitality, each of the seven homes on this year’s tour will be unique.”
The tour draws attention to the kitchen upgrades, but also highlights the fact that Upper Arlington is a community filled with busy families. Most of the kitchens are focused on filling the needs of that type of lifestyle. Attendees can expect to visit homes in styles including traditional, contemporary, modern and even craftsman.
Kitchen Kapers was started by several Upper Arlington women working as an auxiliary group at the hospital. Last year alone, the tour raised $61,000 for the Artist in Residence program, which “brings artistry to the bedsides of patients to enhance healing and improve their quality of life,” Dapore says. “For many facing the challenges of living with cancer, creative outlets – such as music, poetry and painting – provide a welcome respite from their day-to-day routines.”
Funds raised by the tour go toward items such as art materials and quilting supplies and activities such as music and art therapy.
In addition to the unique kitchens, each home will have a variety of food samples available. The tour takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 14. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Huffman’s Market, the Chocolate Café, DeSantis Florist or online for $20. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the homes for $25.
Jeanne Cantwell is a
contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
Featured Kitchens:
2240 Lane Rd. 2380 Lane Rd. 2516 Tremont Rd. 2216 Tewksbury Rd. 2156 Cheshire Rd. 1808 Upper Chelsea Rd. 2444 W. Lane Ave.
