A celebrity chef is coming to Cass County later this month. Chef Rory Schepisi will be in Griswold on Saturday, April 25th, as part of the “Diabetes Academy.” Schepisi is well known from being a finalist on the popular reality tv series, “The Next Food Network Star.”

Chef Rory Schepisi

Chef Schepisi will show how to make a low-carb, full-flavor dish and share favorite healthy recipes. Attendees will be able taste samples of her recipes at the event. Barb Petersen, RN, CDE and Director of the Cass County Memorial Hospital Diabetes Center, says “We’re thrilled to have a nationally recognized chef come to our community. There will be delicious food samples and practical information and tips you can use at home.”

Also during the event, Diabetes Educators will teach “Diabetes 101” and “Staying Healthy.” Anyone diagnosed with diabetes, prediabetes, or who has a friend or family member with diabetes is encouraged to attend.

The event takes place 2-p.m. on Saturday, April 25th, at the Griswold Community Building. The event is being held in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, Myrtue Medical Center and Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Attendees should RSVP by Tuesday, April 21st. To reserve your place at the event, call 712-243-7834.