The Library at Cedar Creek Lake hopes to raise some serious money at Denim & Diamonds V, the library's most important fundraiser of the year. The event will be held on April 27 from 5 - 10 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Country Club in Kemp. Doors open at 5 with a silent auction of dozens of items generously donated by local and DFW merchants, a $1000 putting challenge, and serious socializing. The library board and event organizers have assembled an unprecedented list of trips that will be up for bid during the live auction held during the event. Trips range from the beaches of Key West to the wine country of Napa Valley, as well as a houseboat trip on Lake Oachita, Arkansas, and travel to Boston, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Telluride, and London. Additional "surprise destinations" will also be auctioned off. Gloria Campos of Channel 8 in Dallas will serve as Celebrity Mistress of Ceremonies. As a part-time lake resident herself, Ms. Campos has been a valuable supporter of the library in Seven Points and other local organizations. Sharing hosting duties with Gloria will be Dino "Danger" Perelli, one of the lake area's most popular hosts and entertainers, and the owner of The Venue and GBC Music in Gun Barrel City. According to Jim Taylor, chairman of this year's event, he's looking forward to welcoming first time attendees to the Denim & Diamonds event. "We have incredible supporters for the library, and we're excited to welcome new support from some of the younger families in the area who appreciate the summer programs, the children's library, and a good party," Taylor says. Guests will enjoy an elegant multi-course dinner prepared by award-winning Chef Chris Smith of the Cedar Creek Country Club. Smith's presentation will feature herbed rubbed chicken breast with a parmesan cheese sauce and braised beef tender in a petite shiraz, with a sweet potato swirl and haricots verts . Dessert will be a flavorful tres leches cake with a sweet lime mousse. Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks will be served throughout the evening. Taylor says this year's live and silent auctions will focus on incredible dining and travel offers, as well as sports tickets, golf packages and more. In addition to the trips already mentioned, attendees will have the chance to win dinner prepared in their home by Chef Smith, as well as a dinner by Cordon Bleu Chef Helayne Wendel. Larry and Christy Spiegel are offering a New England style clambake at their home, and the Triple N Ranch will host a "Night in Provence at Cedar Creek Lake," with dinner prepared by French Chef Francoise Olive, who will be flown in from the Luberon. An Italian wine tasting for 30 people hosted by Dan Peabody of Castello Banfi will also be part of the auction. "Deer hunters will be excited to bid on a hunter's package consisting of a fiberglass deer blind by Dillon Manufacturing of Athens, a feeder and a remote sensing camera," Taylor says. There is also a 46' Husqvarna Zero Radius riding mower up for bid, and for those with some imagination, there is even a slightly used Cadillac hearse for sale. Sponsors include Sun Commercial Roofs (Steve and Barbara Webster), Gil and Johnette Betts, the GBCEDC, Ed & Nan Creel, Larry & Christy Spiegel, Buzzy Hale, Dale & Sandy Molander, East Texas Gold & Silver, John Dees, Sue Brown, Stoneleaf Development (Mike & Vicky Sugrue), John Loar DDS, Southside Bank, Walter & Susie Weaver, Ray & Mary Adams, Elegant Concrete Surfaces (Jim Taylor). First time sponsors include Long Cove Development, Poe Motors, Shirley's Touch (Shirley Salmon), Beacon Hill, and Big Daddy's Flea Market (Larry & Shirley Hart). Additional sponsorships are available by calling Taylor at 903 340 4644. Seating is limited to a maximum of 230 people. Tickets can be purchased at The Library (410 E. Cedar Creek Parkway in Seven Points), or online at www.denimanddiamondsevent.com. For more information, contact Jim Taylor at 903 340 4644, or Derek Holland at 903 275 9290.