BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — United Way of Kern County's 7th Annual Chocolate Affair event is bringing sweet delight back to the community.

The annual event, brought to you by 23ABC, is returning on April 22. The event will offer a curbside pickup option from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and a dine-in option from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy the evening with a delicious tri-tip dinner from Luigi’s Italian Restaurant and chocolate desserts from Todorovi Boutique Desserts.

A virtual auction is open to the public at auction.uwkern.org.

All proceeds go to benefit United Way’s early childhood education and literacy program.