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| By Lori Szepelak Correspondent CHICOPEE Good food paired with fine wine almost always guarantees a successful event, and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce is betting that combination will entice area residents to support its latest fundraiser a Beer & Wine Tasting and Auction to benefit local causes. "Wine tasting is a spirited, thirst-quenching and good-natured adventure," Gail A. Sherman, Chamber president, said. The fund-raiser is planned for May 9 at the Castle of Knights on Memorial Drive. Sherman noted that a popular spin-to-win wheel will once again feature a lot of instant prizes including restaurant gift certificates. Sherman explained during an interview with Reminder Publications that Chamber fund-raisers support local businesses, nonprofit organizations and the overall development of the region. Sherman noted that in addition to a few surprises, great food by Castle of Knights and the Munich Haus, wine and beer beverages and a myriad of auction items to bid on both silent and live will keep area residents entertained throughout the evening. The affair is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. "Chamber members have donated a wide range of their services and products," Sherman said, adding, "it is a prime example of the extraordinary support that the Chamber enjoys from its members." Auction items already donated range from golf clubs and gift certificates to baskets, bed and breakfast getaways, a barbecue grill and patio set. Sherman also noted that businesses are still welcome to donate prizes for the evening fund-raiser. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 and the event is open to the public. To reserve tickets or for more information, call the Chamber at 594-2101, or visit www.chicopeechamber.org. |