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May. 6, 2009 at 8:32am

Uncork the Possibilities

Tacoma Wine Classic to benefit the scholarship program at T.C.C.

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TACOMA WINE CLASSIC
Saturday, May 9th 5:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Landmark Convention Center
47 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402-2604

If you don't have plans this Saturday night, consider heading to the Landmark Convention Center to attend the Tacoma Wine Classic wine tasting, dinner and auction. The evening will also include dancing and entertainment provided by EnJoy Productions. Not to mention a whole lot of Washington wine!

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Apr. 22, 2009 at 7:29pm

Wine Tour

Discover Woodinville wineries

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What is more fun than drinking wine in April? Drinking MORE wine in May!

The WINE BANK in University Place would like to invite you and a friend to visit wineries in Woodinville for wine tasting and appetizers. Meet the winemakers and taste the newest releases from these small boutique wineries: Darby Cellars, Guardian Cellars, Cuillin Hill Winery and William Church Winery. All wines will be available for sale at discount pricing through the Wine Bank.

Date: May 9th (Saturday)

Price: $49 per person

4:30pm – leave the Wine Bank

10:00pm – arrive at the Wine Bank

(Wine & snacks will be served on both bus rides)

For more information call 253-564-1101 or see their website at www.winebankup.com




Mar. 21, 2009 at 3:25pm

Vashon Vinum Veritas

Inaugural Gathering: "Passionate Labor"

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Since I started my new job, I get to jump on a ferry once a week and visit the lovely Island of Vashon. Such an interesting Island, this Vashon – it is truly a community unto itself. Whether you live there full time or visit your second home on the weekend, there is always something creative happening courtesy of the many business owners and local artisans.

Speaking of which, my friend Stephen owner of The Vashon Wine Shop has started a new event series called the Vashon Vinum Veritas that showcases the Island’s passion for wine and the culinary arts. Participating stops include: Vashon Winery, Palouse, Seabreeze La Boucherie, Vashon Wine Shop, The Hardware Store, Gusto Girls, The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum and The Blue Heron Arts Center.

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Mar. 11, 2009 at 6:45pm

Capital Food and Wine Festival

Saturday, March 29 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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This year's event features 39 wineries, 20 local restaurants and 12 microbreweries in Saint Martin's Pavilion and the Worthington Center. Sponsored by the Saint Martin's Alumni Association, the event raises money for scholarships and other community projects. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Presale tickets are available at all Twin Star Credit Union branches, the Pavilion and Advancement offices, and Bayview and Ralph's Thriftway stores. Tickets also are available online at www.capitalfoodandwinefestival.com.

For more information or do volunteer, go to the Web site, call 360-438-4366 or send an e-mail to alumni@stmartin.edu.

Address: 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, W.A. 98503.