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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Wednesday, 07 June 2006 |
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Aged with patience and practice, the Wine Fest promises to pour another successful fundraising event.
In its 24th year, making it northern Colorado’s oldest wine tasting event, Wine Fest continues to raise money for Disabled Resource Services.
“People can expect to be awed by the whole thing,” said Marl Grell, office administrator for Disabled Resource Services. “They can expect to smile.”
Wine Fest is June 9 at the Hilton in Fort Collins.
Last year the benefit raised about $33,000. The money goes to help people with disabilities in northern Colorado. Disabled Resource Services has assisted clients with all sorts of needs for 28 years and has offices in Fort Collins and Loveland.
“Our goal is to increase the independence of people with disabilities so they can be more productive, self sufficient and more happy in general,” Grell said.
Wine Fest will feature nearly 500 domestic and imported wines from 200 wineries. Attendees can indulge in food from Choice City Butcher and Deli and bid on more than 200 items in the silent auction. Dress is business attire.
“Women typically dress up more than men,” Grell said.
GO IN A LIMO
New this year is a complementary limo service to and from the event provided by Ike & Terry’s.
To arrange a ride, call 970.669.2193.
WINE FEST DETAILS
Wine Fest XXIV is 6:30-10 p.m. June 9 at the Hilton, 425 W. Prospect Road, Fort Collins.
Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at several locations in Fort Collins and Loveland, online at
www.fortnet.org/winefest
or at the door. For a list of ticket locations, call 970.482.2700. | Only registered users can write comments.
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