Laura’s House Nets $12,000 at 2nd Annual “Wine & Dine” Benefit
Posted on May 9, 2013
Overlooking the Golf Course at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, 125 guests were treated to culinary delights and tastings of more than 30 wines from California, Argentina, France, Italy and New Zealand
Ladera Ranch, Calif., May 8, 2012 – Laura’s House, a nonprofit whose mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence, while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, today announced that it raised $12,000 at its 2nd Annual Wine & Dine event, held on Friday, May 3 at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach.
During the 2nd Annual Wine & Dine event, guests who began arriving at the event at 6:00 p.m. dressed in “spring chic” attire including colorful cocktail dresses and casual suits, were treated to an array of gourmet delights as they mingled with other guests, perused the silent auction Wine Wall featuring more than 100 bottles of wine, tasted wine selections from more than 30 wineries from California, Argentina, France, Italy and New Zealand, and enjoyed a selection of Chocolates by Next Organics. Big Canyon Country Club Master Sommelier Steve Poe was on-hand to provide expert advice in choosing wines. Guitarist Jerry McFarland provided the evening’s entertainment.
Special guests at the Wine & Dine event included a Laura’s House survivor who spoke about her experiences with domestic violence, what brought her to Laura’s House, and how through the programs and services she received, she has built a life that is free of violence for herself and her children.
“We are delighted that more than 125 guests chose to join us for our 2nd annual ‘Wine & Dine’ event at Big Canyon Country Club, and we would like to thank the participating wineries for donating their wines for this event, as well as our pourers who volunteered their time to help make this event such a great success,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House. “Proceeds from the event will be used to support our counseling, emergency shelter and outreach programs for families who are impacted by domestic violence. Events like our annual ‘Wine & Dine’ help us to both raise much needed funds for our organization, while shining a light on an issue that affects one in four women, and one in three adolescents.”
Some of the wineries that were featured at the 2nd Annual “Wine & Dine” event include August West, Central Coast; Augey, France; Beringer Vineyards, Napa Valley; Big Basin Vineyards, Central Coast; Boson Wines, Napa Valley; Campesino Cellars, Napa Valley; Clos Pepe Estate, Central Coast; Colores del Sol Wines, Argentina; Cowboy Canyon Winery, Silverado Canyon; DUNSTAN Wines, Sonoma Coast; Etude Estate Wines, Napa Valley; Giracci Vineyards and Farms, Silverado Canyon; Jean Edwards Cellars, Napa Valley; Le Pich, Napa Valley; Le P’tit Paysan, Central Coast; Levendi Winery, Napa Valley; Loring Wine Company, Paso Robles; Matua Wines, New Zealand; Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery; Purlieu Wines, Napa Valley; Risata, Italy; Saxon Brown Wines, Napa Valley; Sbragia Family Vineyards, Napa Valley; Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma; Tercero Wines, Central Valley and Santa Barbara; and, Zotovich Cellars, Central Coast.
Among the items featured on the gourmet stationed menu for the 2nd Annual Wine & Dine event were an imported and domestic cheese display with charcuteries; a selection of Pulled Pork Sliders, Angus Beef Sliders with Blue Cheese, and Shrimp Po’boy Sliders; and, delicious salads including a Mediterranean Salad and Butter Lettuce Chef Salad.
About Laura’s House
For nearly two decades, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter and support services to more than 3,500 families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 40,000 individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
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