Boys & Girls Club of Portland is holding its annual fundraiser, the 2014 Showcase of Wine & Cheese on Friday February 21st from 6:30-10 pm at the Oregon Convention Center. This is their 11th year hosting the fundraiser event.
For the admission price (General admission tickets $45 in advance or $50 at the door – you can get in 1 hour earlier if you wish by paying $100 for Luxury Tickets), you get access the whole time of hundreds of wines that are poured in a wine glass you get to keep, there are dozens of cheeses (the times I’ve went, there was one big circle made from probably six tables that was just one big cheese buffet), as well as a buffet of hors d’oeuvres and carving station and various specialty foods! Don’t worry, a tasting book helps you track all the wines and cheeses. There is also a silent auction, raffle prizes, and live music from the Millennium Dance Band and “the Voice” John English – Sounds of Sinatra.
Here are a few photos from previous years. You can see more photos and a few more details of what I experienced from my posts 2013 Showcase of Wine and Cheese for the Boys and Girls Club of Portland and also the post B&G Club of Portland’s Showcase of Wine and Cheese 2010
The Boys & Girls Club of Portland engages young people in various activities ranging from education assistance, health and life skills such as gang resistance training or leadership development, engaging youth in arts and crafts as well as sports and fitness programs. They also are a Literacy Center and have a Youth and Family Services division offering counseling and guidance. Former Club kids like Denzel Washington, Edward James Olmos, Kerry Washington, and Jennifer Lopez, and many more.
As they state in one of their PSA videos (narrated by Denzel): “These doors transform… Great futures start here.” Help support a positive place for kids who may not be fortunate to have role models in their family or school to turn to but who are still full of so much potential and are looking for the right path – for opportunity and hope.
Will I see you at the 2014 Showcase of Wine & Cheese?
This looks like such a fun event! Maybe I can go next year, when I’m back on the wine train 😉
Sounds like such a great event! Wish I could go — such a great cause too!
I love both wine and cheese!!!! it looks delicious. MMMM