Tonawandas YWCA Holds Fund-raiser with French Wine & Dinner

Beaujolais wine is a very light-bodied French red wine and takes its name from the Province of Beaujolais.

The 18th annual Beaujolais Dinner and Auction, “Le Bon Vin,” that benefits the domestic violence services at the YWCA Tonawandas is set for Friday, Nov. 14 at the Buffalo Launch Club on Grand Island.

The fundraiser begins with an auction preview at 5:30 p.m. followed by a gourmet dinner accompanied by Beaujolais wines at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s auction items will provide a shopping venue for holiday gifts.

WLVL radio talk show host Tim Schmidt will take bids on auction items such as airline tickets for two, a $500 gift card from Geico, Hopper passes to Walt Disney World; a trip to Chautauqua Institute, dinner at Webb’s Captain’s Table; sterling silver earrings from Lisa Hunter Jewelry; an autographed CJ Spiller jersey & hat, Sabres tickets and other sports memorabilia.

Beaujolais Chair Donna Burgio said the event will be “an evening of fun and a chance to help benefit the YWCA Tonawandas KidStrong Program, which aids children who have witnessed family violence and abuse.”

To make reservations or receive information on sponsoring the event, call the YWCA at 692-5580.