Laura’s House to Host 3rd Annual “Wine & Dine” Benefit at Big Canyon Country Club
Posted on April 16, 2014
More than 100 guests are expected to join Laura’s House for a beautiful evening featuring culinary and wine delights, a wine auction featuring more than 100 bottles of wine, and a blind tasting contest
Ladera Ranch, Calif., April 16, 2014 – To support the programs and services that it provides to individuals and families affected by domestic violence throughout Orange County and beyond, Laura’s House will host its 3rd Annual “Wine & Dine” event at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, on Friday May 30, 2014.
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More than 100 guests are expected to gather for a beautiful evening that will include entertainment, a wine tasting, a selection of gourmet menu items, and a silent auction featuring wine tastings, unique experiences and tour and more than 100 bottles of wine. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to taste more than 60 different wines throughout the evening, and for the first time this year, participate in a blind tasting contest, facilitated by event committee member and wine connoisseur Dr. Frank Murray, along with Yvette Poe, proprietor of Vino Paraiso Wine Store.
Some of the wineries that will be featured at the 3rd Annual “Wine & Dine” event include Apsara Cellars, Carneros; Campesino Cellars, Carneros; Clos Pepe Estate, Santa Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley; Copain Wines, Anderson Valley and Yorkville Highlands; CORE California Wines (Sonoma Wine Company), Paso Robles and Contra Costa County; Cousino Macul Wines, Chile; Cowboy Canyon Winery, Silverado Canyon; Donnafugata Wines, Italy; DUNSTAN Wines, Carneros; Frescobaldi, Italy; Giracci Vineyards and Farms, Silverado Canyon; Jemrose Wines, Bennett Valley; JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles; Kessler-Haak Wine, Santa Rita Hills; La Marea Wines, San Benito County; Le Pich, Napa Valley; Loring Wine Company, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sonoma Coast, Russian River; Lucia Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands; Melville Vineyard & Winery, Santa Rita Hills; Pierre Martin, Loire Valley, France; POE Wines, Anderson Valley; Point Concepcion Wines, Santa Barbara County; Riverain Vineyards, Napa Valley; Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast; Tercero Wines, Santa Ynez Valley; Ventisquero, Italy; and, Wind Gap Wines, Alexander Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains.
“As we celebrate our 20th year of serving the community, we are grateful to those who help us shine a light on domestic violence by attending our special events,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House. “The Wine & Dine event, especially, has become a very popular event over the years, and one that our donors, staff and volunteers look forward to all year long. I would also like to thank our wonderful event committee, and all of the wineries who will be participating this year for their generosity toward our organization.”
Event committee members for the 3rd Annual Wine & Dine Event include long-time Laura’s House supporter Dr. Frank Murray; Laura’s House board member and proprietor of Giracci Vineyards and Farms, Linda Kearns; former Laura’s House board member and volunteer, Brenda Zalke; and, Yvette Peo, Founder, Vino Paraiso Wine Store in Murrietta.
The 3rd Annual “Wine & Dine” event for Laura’s House will take place starting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at Big Canyon Country Club, located at 1 Big Canyon Drive in Newport Beach. Individual tickets are $95 per person.
In addition to individual tickets, Laura’s House is also offering several event sponsorship packages starting at $500 for four (4) event tickets; premium seating and table signage; and, recognition in the Laura’s House newsletter and on our Website. At the $1,000 level, sponsors will receive eight (8) event tickets; VIP seating and table signage; sponsor recognition at the event and in all printed materials; recognition in the Laura’s House newsletter and on our Website; and, a commemorative gift. Sponsors at the $1,500 level will receive ten (10) event tickets; VIP seating and table signage; inclusion in a sponsorship ad to run in the Orange County Register; sponsor recognition at the event and in all printed materials; recognition in the Laura’s House newsletter and on our Website; and, a commemorative gift.
To purchase tickets and learn more about our sponsorship packages, visit www.laurashouse.org/events or call (949) 361-3775.
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About Laura’s House
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.
In 2014, Laura’s House is celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. During the past 20 years, Laura's House has provided shelter and support services to more than 4,000 battered women and children and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 45,000 persons.
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