Wine Tasting Charity Event

Wed 11/30/2011 

4th Annual Taste of Virginia’s Own: Charity Wine Tasting

 

What:

Raise your glass to raise funds for a worthy organization at “A Taste of Virginia’s Own,” a unique wine tasting event taking place Wednesday, November 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Kimpton’s Palomar Arlington, the wine tasting will benefit the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM), an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive HIV prevention education for local youth and direct services to meet the needs of those who are living with HIV/AIDS in the Northern Virginia community.

 

Guests are invited to enjoy hors d’ oeuvres while sampling varietals from top Virginia winemakers, including Tarara, Paradise Springs, Horton, Fabbioli Cellars. Over the last two decades, Virginia wine country has gained the attention of savvy wine lovers throughout the world, growing from only six wineries to more than 190 today. “A Taste of Virginia’s Own” will feature some of the varietals that have helped Virginia to become the fifth largest wine producer in the country.

 

“A Taste of Virginia’s Own” is part of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ annual Red Ribbon Campaign, during which Kimpton hotels across the nation host fundraising events for HIV/AIDS organizations. For more than two decades, Kimpton has assisted HIV service organizations across North America through employee volunteerism, HIV educational campaigns, corporate donations, and fundraising events. National Red Ribbon sponsors include JetBlue Airways.

 

Event Details:

When:

Wednesday, November 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

Ticket Information:

Reservations are recommended.

Admission is $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door with all ticket proceeds to benefit NOVAM.

To purchase an advance ticket or for more information, contact Mary Karstens at 703-533-5505 x13 or visit NOVAM’s website (novam.org).

                                               

Where:                               

Kimpton’s Palomar Arlington,1121 N. 19th Street, Arlington, VA 22209.

Valet parking is complimentary for the event.

About Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM)

NOVAM is the leading provider of HIV Prevention Education programs for youth in Northern Virginia, reaching more than 20,000 young people each year. NOVAM is an independent non-profit organization that provides diverse HIV prevention education programs and support services throughout Northern Virginia. We provide professional, effective and best practice HIV/STD/pregnancy prevention education targeted to youth aged 14–24. NOVAM also provides direct services to individuals, children, and families affected or infected with HIV/AIDS. We also offer free and confidential HIV testing and counseling in our office and throughout the community. NOVAM serves the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. NOVAM is located at 803 W. Broad Street, Suite 700, Falls Church. For more information, please contact NOVAM by phone at (703) 533-5505, by email at [email protected], visit www.novam.org or follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/@NOVAMorg.

www.novam.org

Contact/Location

Mary Karstens
Falls Church, VA
7035335505x13