6th Annual Wines for the Holiday November 16, 2012

UNCORK YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER

6th Annual Wines for the Holiday Wine Tasting

ARVADA, CO – Whether a novice or a connoisseur, the 6th Annual Wines for the Holiday Wine Tasting will have you raising your glass in good cheer. Tickets are now available for one of the most popular events of the season – come mingle with friends, sample incredible Colorado wines and support the Arvada Community Food Bank.

This year’s event will be held on Friday, November 16 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Standley Lake Library (8485 Kipling Street, Arvada). While this spacious venue allows up to 350 guests, don’t miss out, tickets sell out quickly! The cost of the event is $30 per person. Reservations must be made in advance through the Arvada Festivals Commission (a volunteer-based Commission appointed by the Arvada City Council) by going online to https://winetasting.webconnex.com/Winetasting.

This year attendees will have over 100 wines to sample from award-winning wineries including Creekside Cellars Winery; Balistreri Winery; Turquoise Mesa Winery, Silver Vines Winery, BookCliff Vineyards, Avanti Winery, Augustina’s Winery and Spero Winery. Also featured will be trays of tasty hors d’oeuvres perfectly paired with the wines and donated by caterers including Three Fat Chefs, Three Sons Premier Catering, Noodles & Company and Gluten Free Things.

In addition to the wine and food, our guests also will enjoy the eclectic musical entertainment of the islands by the Hala Kahiki Band; the dulcimer sounds of Three’s Company; and MAG Music from DJ Chris Michalik. The fantastic entertainment serves as a fantastic accompaniment as attendee’s kick of their holiday shopping with over 150 items available in the event’s Silent Auction! Some of this year’s auction items include: western slope get-a-ways; sports packages; sumptuous gift baskets of food, wines, candy, breads; certificates for dining and entertainment; clothing and jewelry; household decorative items; children's gifts; health and beauty certificates; fine wines; and art.

Last year’s event raised over $15,000 for the Arvada Community Food Bank; we know that the giving spirit of our community will continue in order to help those neighbors in the greatest need.

Please join the Arvada Festivals Commission in a holiday toast on November 16. Tickets can be purchased in person at Arvada City Hall (8101 Ralston Road, Arvada), Third floor – Parks Department. Or, log on tohttps://winetasting.webconnex.com/Winetasting to get one of the hottest tickets in town, because the good you’ll do will truly warm your heart for the holidays!

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Founded in 1870, the City of Arvada is a beautiful western suburb of Denver, Colorado. Even with an estimated population of 107,700, Arvada retains a small-town feel while featuring a diverse economic base, highly educated workforce, and low crime rate. The City most recently was named one of the “2012 Top Workplaces” by the Denver Post. Visit: www.arvada.org or stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.