Fee Hedrick Family Entertainment Group

Sevierville, TN – Tuesday, December 6, 2005, the Marine Corps League, Sevier County Detachment #1206 will team with Rick Leone, Commondante, Paul Rice and Chris Rice of the Black Bear Jamboree Theater, local entertainers, and restaurants of East Tennessee to host the Bite of Sevier County event. The doors of the Sevierville Civic Center will open at 5:30 PM, and those attending will be treated to carolers, local entertainment, samples of food from local restaurants, and an opportunity to do something special for underprivileged kids this Christmas.

During the Bite of Sevier County event, an auction will be held to raise money for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. Local artists have donated their works to the auction. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees will be available for bidding in addition to many items donated by Sevier County friends and supporters. All proceeds from ticket sales and the auction will be used to benefit the more than 9,000 disadvantaged school aged children in Sevier County.

Chris Rice, of the Black Bear Jamboree Theater is co-chairing the Bite of Sevier County event with her husband, Paul who is a member of the Marine Corps League. She says, “It is a great community event. Community leaders helping the community.” This is the first year for The Marine Corps League to chair the fundraiser. They look forward to many more successful years. “It is such a fun event that showcases our local restaurants, caterers and the community spirit!”

In addition to Mrs. Rice (of the Fee Hedrick Family Entertainment Group) assisting with the Bite of Sevier County for 2005, the Fee Hedrick Group is supporting the Toys For Tots program in each of its venues. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off in the Black Bear Jamboree Theater lobby, or at the Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge the deadline for toy drop off is December 19. Black Bear Theater executive Chef Mike Miller will be featuring special delicacies at the Bite of Sevier County. The Blackwoods, of the Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show at the Black Bear Theater, have donated an incredible gift basket featuring their music and memorabilia. That basket, along with a Christmas tree decorated and donated by Black Bear Theater will be available for auction.

Event: Bite of Sevier County
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Time: 5:30 PM
Tickets: $25.00 (all proceeds go to Marine Corps charity for children)
Contact for Reservations: Rick Leone @ 428-2219 or 850-2111, Paul Rice @ 908-1042,.
Benefits: Marine Corps Toys for Tots Sevier County Disadvantaged Children
For those who cannot attend Bite of Sevier County, Toys for Tots Drop off: Comedy Barn Theater and Black Bear Theater Lobby.