Vino for Veterans

Posted by Sandy Warren on Sep 20, 2016

Vino for Veterans Event Sponsored By

Ventura County Association of Realtors

Sarah Kenney, representing the Young Professionals Network of the Ventura County Association of Realtors, spoke to Ventura Rotary South members and guests on Monday, September 19 about an upcoming event designed to benefit the Veterans' Home of California in Ventura. The fifth annual "Vino for Vets" event will take place at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on Thursday, November 10.

Running from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., the event will feature tastings from local wineries and breweries, as well as delicious food from area restaurants. Tickets are available by pre-order for $40 at vino4vets.com. Tickets at the door will be $50.

In addition to individual tickets, there are several sponsorship levels available, ranging from $550 to $5000. Sarah explained that there is also a need for silent auction gift baskets and sponsorship of transportation for veterans to attend.

Sarah noted that last year's event raised $12,000 for the Veterans' Home. "This year," she said, "our goal is to present them with a check for $30,000! Honoring our veterans is the least we can do to give back for the sacrifices they have made."

Serving veterans is personal for Sarah - she noted that both her grandfathers were officers in the U.S. Air Force.