The Wareham Foundation for Education will host "A Taste of Wareham" on Friday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at Box Mill Hall, located at Tihonet Village.

Twelve local restaurants will offer signature dishes. Admission costs $35 per person or $300 for a table of 10. Wine and beer will be complimentary. A raffle and silent auction will also take place.

The Wareham Foundation for Education provides small grants to teachers for projects aimed enhance and enrich students' educational experiences in areas in which regular school funding falls short.

The foundation will present six awards to teachers at the event, totaling $2,580.

For tickets, contact Gloria Peel at 774-678-0382 or via e-mail at agpeel@comcast.net. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.