UNDERWOOOD — AniChe Cellars has introduced a new twist to the annual fundraiser that supports the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) Food Bank Network. This year, instead of one larger concert, the winery is holding two more intimate events on its grounds in Underwood.
On Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5-8 p.m., Joy’s Art Studio will guide participants as they paint a spooky-themed masterpiece to take home while enjoying a glass of wine and local fare.
Each ticket holder will receive two raffle tickets and will have an opportunity to raise funds through a silent auction, wine wall and raffle. Tickets are now available for $80.
Then, on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5-8 p.m., guests will be serenaded by the Portland Opera with Italian Opera Arias while being served a five-course meal at a fantastic location. This Italian opera and dinner event will give dinner guests an opportunity to take home rare library wines and local art as they support the food banks of Skamania and Klickitat counties, said a press release.
Tickets are now available for $150.
The Paint & Sip has a capacity for 60 guests, and the Italian opera and dinner has 50. Both events are for those aged 21 and over; tickets can be purchased online. For the Paint & Sip, go to WAGAPpaintandsip.eventbrite.com, and for the Italian opera and dinner, go to WAGAPoperadinner.eventbrite.com.
“It’s our pleasure to bring two creative fundraising opportunities to our community in support of the WAGAP food banks in Skamania and Klickitat counties,” said Anaïs Mera, winemaker and Family owner of AniChe Cellars. “I’m looking forward to seeing our community members showing up for our friends and neighbors going through tough times.
“These fundraising efforts are vital to our continued success,” said Janeal Booren, WAGAP’s nutrition programs director. “We served over one million pounds of food in 2023 to more than 2,200 individuals. Over 900 households are supported for their basic needs from one of our four locations and through our Mobile Food Bank.”
For more information, and to see the Mobile Food Bank schedule, visit www.wagap.org/food-banks-nutrition.
Donations to the WAGAP Food Bank Network and other programs can also be made directly at www.wagap.org/donate.
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Una versión en español de esta historia está en línea en www.columbiagorgenews.com/enespanol.
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