[jQuery] Syntax question regarding value of currrent element being clicked.

[jQuery] Syntax question regarding value of currrent element being clicked.


Heres my code:
This fires on any dropdown with the class 'ajaxdropdown': However, it
errors telling me that event.val() is not a function. How do I refer
to the current dropdown being changed, and get its value? I know $
('#idofdropdown').val() will work, but I need to use multiple
dropdowns.
$(document).ready(function(){
$('.ajaxdropdown').change(function(event){
        $('#charges').load('/new_callchargesajax.asp?
shtech=y&c_name='+escape(event.val()));
    });
});
Thanks.