The secret is out as to what Curt Jensen, Akbal Mund and Cindy Masters were cooking up.
Yes, a mystery gourmet dinner to help replace the Kindale Developmental Association’s camera.
Social media was the catalyst for the dinner after the post went out back in July that the Kindale camera and many other items were stolen from a vehicle in East Hill.
Nineteen shares and 63 comments later, Mund, Vernon’s mayor, wrote “I will donate my time for dinner, Curt, you cook and I’ll bring the wine.”
Jensen, known as Culinary Curt, quickly responded with, “Looking forward to having Mayor Mund helping me in the kitchen.”
“It wasn’t just any camera,” said Masters, Kindale’s development officer.
“It was a Canon Rebel with case, extra lens kit and attachments.”
The Rebel allowed Kindale to capture moments in print or on video.
“Fundraising proceeds were saved for a few years to purchase the camera. I was heartbroken when it was stolen,” said Masters.
Food for the dinner has been donated by Butcher Boys.
“Kindale does such a great job in our community and we like to give back to customers who support us,” said Tamsen Guidi, Butcher Boys assistant manager.
Kindale hopes to raise a minimum of $1,000 from the dinner.
Bidding on the dinner began Wednesday in the Sweetheart Auction at www.kindaleauction.net.
To learn more about Kindale, go to www.kindale.net or call 250-546-3005.