A fund-raising cookbook, "as a part of our year-long celebration, we are asking folks to send us their favorite recipes which we might include in a special cookbook," said Sheila Jones, director of development for MVHPC.

Proceeds from the cookbook will go to support Hospice services to patients and their families. Anyone interested in sharing a recipe may mail it to: Mountain Valley Hospice, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Make entries attention to Sheila Jones or you may email recipes to hospice@mtnvalleyhospice.org.