Looking for an opportunity to get a sneak peek into some of the most elegant homes in Central Oregon? The 2015 Kitchen Kaleidoscope benefit home tour event will be held Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Estates of Pronghorn.

Six privately owned homes in the resort community will be open to the public as part of the event — now in its 17th year — sponsored by the Assistance League of Bend.

“We’re very excited that this year’s Kitchen Kaleidoscope is at Pronghorn,” said Anita Saalfeld, president of the Assistance League of Bend. “The natural landscape is phenomenal, and I think people will enjoy seeing the variety of personal touches in the decor and architecture of these homes.”

In addition to touring the homes, guests will be able to sample signature dishes from favorite local chefs in each home. Jackalope Grill, Baltazar’s, The Well Traveled Fork, Foxtail Bakeshop, Red Martini Wine Bar and Grill and Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails will be represented at the event.

Chef Bette Fraser of The Well Traveled Fork has participated in the last four Kitchen Kaleidoscope events, and is happy her team will again be participating this year. A member of the Assistance League of Bend herself, Fraser says the event is near and dear to her heart.

“It is all about raising money to help children,” said Fraser. “It is a very important fundraiser for our organization. There are a lot of children in need in our community that we can help.”

The Well Traveled Fork will be serving tour guests their signature dish samples of wild mushroom bisque and gougere (little French cheese puffs).

“I have gotten marriage proposals over this bisque,” said Fraser. “Fortunately, my husband is very understanding.”

As if tours of amazing homes and high-end edibles weren’t tempting enough, Kitchen Kaleidoscope also features wares from local artisan vendors, beer tasting and an exhibit by the event’s signature artist, Barbara Slater.

Slater’s painting “Italian Sunflowers” has been used on the public relations materials for the event and she will be showcasing it along with 15 additional oil paintings at one of the homes on the tour.

A well-known local artist, Slater is a member of the High Desert Art League and has been painting for most of her life. Her work is characterized by the use of strong color and loose strokes. She was very pleased to be asked to be the signature artist for Kitchen Kaleidoscope.

“The Assistance League is a very wonderful organization,” said Slater. “I believe in what they do for the children in our community. Children always get the short end of things, and the Assistance League is really there for them.”

Proceeds from the fundraiser support the programs of the Assistance League of Bend, which serves people in need in Deschutes County. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event.

Purchase tickets online at www.assistanceleagueofbend.com or at the following locations: Kitchen Complements in downtown Bend, Ginger’s Kitchenware in the Old Mill, Newport Avenue Market, or Imagination and Paulina Springs Books in Sisters.