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Wine, Croquet and Make-A-Wish Foundation

May 1, 2011 – 11:55 am

The Croquet Invitational & Charity Auction 2011 on May 14 takes place at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Windsor, California. Wine & food lovers and philanthropists will have a delightful time watching  professional croquet at The North American Open by The United States Croquet Association. Guests will enjoy wines, a gourmet lunch, appetizers and mini-desserts. Two auctions […]

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Wineries Supporting Japanese During Devastation from Earthquake and Tsunami

March 20, 2011 – 12:19 pm

Wineries are known for helping those in need and now help for the Japanese is taking place. To that end wineries are providing help in different ways. Japan needs help and wineries are seeking to help the Japanese in their dire situation. I’ve learned that some wineries are donating their tasting fees for this weekend […]

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Wine Festivals and Special Events the Last Weekend of March

March 15, 2011 – 1:07 pm

The last weekend of March offers a variety of wine festivals and special events around the country. Some of the events support charities. If you enjoy volunteering, check out the websites below to see if they need help. Certainly, you can always check with the wineries in your region to see if they need volunteers […]

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Paso Robles Wine Event Supports Alzheimer’s Association

February 20, 2011 – 12:01 am

Alzheimer’s appears to be something that many people are worried will happen to them as they grow older. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a great deal of education about Alzheimer’s, support for researchers and much more. Check out the Alzheimer’s Association website. The Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. This Paso Robles Wine […]

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Tarara Winery’s “Support Snow” Charity

January 28, 2011 – 1:03 am

Located in Leesburg, Virginia, Tarara Winery has developed a unique idea for wine enthusiasts. Usually I write about wineries that support charities on Sundays but this is just so good and really can’t wait as it has to deal with snow. According to Tarara Winery, each time it snows the Support Snow page will be […]

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Local Wineries Support Community

January 9, 2011 – 12:03 am

Sometimes it makes one wonder about people who don’t want a winery in their own backyard. Sure neighbors need to realize that a winery is a business and that the vineyards are like having a farm next door. Hours can’t be just the traditional 9am to 5pm. However the benefits of having a winery in […]

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Barefoot Cellars Making the World a Better Place

January 2, 2011 – 9:48 am

Since we enjoyed the Barefoot Cellars Bubbly, I checked out the winery’s website and discovered that Barefoot Cellars is a supporter of non-profits. One of these non-profits is the Beach Rescue Project. The winery has joined with Surfrider Foundation to organize volunteers around the country. These volunteers help to clean up beaches to help keep […]

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An Ohio Winery is Making a Difference in Their Community this Holiday Season

December 12, 2010 – 12:02 am

While many people are shopping, cooking and making travel plans for Christmas, there are those who are in need of a good meal. Ferrante Winery & Ristorante in Harpersfield Township, Ohio is doing something about helping those in need of a good meal. At the inspiration of the Ferrante family and Executive Chef Nina Kacvinsky, […]

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“Greater Purpose” Wines to Help Children

December 5, 2010 – 11:09 am

This weekend I discovered an unusual website – Greater Purpose.  According to the information on the website they create and sell wine. Greater Purpose refers to the part of their profits that go to help children who are orphaned or abandoned. The owners who are cousins have designated 55 percent of the profits towards helping […]

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One World, One Future Fundraiser with Wine Tasting

November 21, 2010 – 1:33 pm

Ascenta Foundation For Health & Education Outreach in Vancouver will be hosting a One World, One Future Fundraiser on Thursday, November 25, 2010. If you decided not to cook for Thanksgiving, travel to Vancouver to participate in this special event. This is an opportunity to enjoy tasting wines, participating in silent auctions and enjoying live […]

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