Community Corner
Waterbury ARC’s Annual Wine & Beer-Tasting Fundraiser, Auction
This event will be rescheduled if necessary; however, at the moment, they are in full planning mode for June 3.
WATERBURY, CT - Diamond Sponsor Post University, in conjunction with several other generous local businesses, presents The Waterbury ARC’s Annual Wine & Beer-Tasting Fundraiser and Auction, currently scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Grand Oak Villa Banquet Facility, 550 Sylvan Lake Road in Watertown.
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In addition to fine wines, beers, and spirits supplied once again by Amodeo’s Highland Package Store in Waterbury, the evening will feature hearty appetizers and desserts with a cash bar, silent and live auctions, and raffles. Prizes including sweet treats; hotel stays; restaurant gift certificates; spa packages; theatre; sports; museum tickets, and much more, have been graciously donated by dozens of businesses and individuals alike from across the state and beyond. A unique and exciting jewelry event will also be offered through the kindness of Onyx II Jewelers of Watertown.
Platinum Sponsors for this very special evening are Grady & Riley, LLP Attorneys at Law and Thomaston Savings Bank, with Gold-Level Sponsor support from Carmody, Torrance, Sandak, & Hennessey, LLP; Noujaim Tool Co., Inc.; St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation; TD Bank, Shaker Automotive Group, Ion Bank, and Webster Bank. A matching challenge grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation is also in effect; the Foundation will match donations raised throughout the event up to $1,000!
The mission of the Waterbury ARC is to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and participate in their communities. Funds raised from this year’s event are earmarked for substantial electrical and air-conditioning work in the building’s gymnasium, which is the heart of the East Main Street non-profit. The Waterbury ARC serves clients from Waterbury and 12 surrounding cities and towns.
Reserved-seating tickets are $35 per person, or $315 for a table of 10. They may be obtained by calling (203) 591-9190. Tickets must be purchased by May 15th and will not be sold at the door.
