Wines from across the globe and food from around the area will be coming together in one place on Oct. 10, all for a good and local cause.
Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice invites the community to attend its 7th Annual Benefit Food & Wine Tasting at The Enterprise Center at Rowan College at Burlington County, 3331 Route 38 in Mt. Laurel. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 in advance and $75 at the door, all going to help the non-profit VNA.
“It’s just a wonderful event while also supporting the community. It is an opportunity to support a highly-involved community agency who cares for people of all ages,” said Kim Plasket, director of public communications for Moorestown VNA.
Established in 1904, Moorestown VNA is a non-profit home care, hospice, counseling and community health organization serving Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. Its mission is to provide home- and community-based health-care services that promote optimum quality of life, independence and dignity.
As there was a need in the community, the Moorestown VNA decided to have the Benefit Food & Wine Tasting to raise money for the organization and services.
Due to its success, it is held every year, growing in size with attendees and vendors. Anticipated attendance is more than 450.
“It’s a very lively atmosphere. We usually draw a crowd without feeling overcrowded. It’s very festive. It will feel like three hours isn’t enough,” Plasket said.
The evening will host generous tastings of U.S. and international wines and beer, sponsored by Benash Liquors of Cherry Hill. New this year is rum and spirits tasting.
There will also be plentiful food and dessert samplings to try, donated by many top area restaurants, chefs and bakeries.
“It is really a hats off to the restaurants and businesses that participate. It is a great way to sample what the restaurants have to offer. They really bring out their finest. If you enjoy food, this is the place to be,” Plasket said.
The evening will also host a silent auction, wine pull and cash raffle. The silent auction will include about 14 packages that include things such as restaurant gift cards, spa packages, autographed sports memorabilia and golf outings. For the wine pull, when you buy a ticket you get a number for a wine bottle; some wine bottles have a sticker on the bottom for additional prizes.
The Pine Barons Men’s Chorus, an acacpella group, will be walking around and stopping to sing and entertain guests.
The recommended dress is business casual or causal cocktail.
“Come out and enjoy. Meet people in the community and support a worthwhile cause. Support families in our own communities and those in need,” Plasket said.
For more details or tickets, contact Kari House at (856) 552–1300 ext. 2111, house@moorestownvna.org, or online www.moorestownvna.org.
