The Clarkston Community Center Presents the Second Annual International Food & Wine Festival, Saturday, Nov. 4

The Clarkston Community Center will present the Second Annual International Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the Center’s Angora Hall. The event, which had its sell-out debut last year, is designed to showcase the cuisine of many countries from which Clarkston’s international population hails, including Ethiopia, Turkey, India, Afghanistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Morocco, Uganda and more. Guests will be invited to sample the various dishes provided by area restaurants, as well as taste a collection of international wines. The event is a fundraiser for the Center, which serves over 56,000 people annually through educational offerings, recreational programs and community building. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $40 at the door. Sponsored tables for eight may be purchased in advance for $600. Tickets are available at the Center or online at www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org.

New this year will be an art gallery, where paintings, jewelry, pottery, baskets and other works of art and crafts may be viewed and purchased the night of the gala. Nearly all of the pieces were created by international artists, many of whom now live in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Proceeds from the art sale will benefit the Center.

“Clarkston is one of the most diverse small towns in the U.S., if not the most diverse,” said Cindy Bowden, executive director of the Center. “Our neighbors who have relocated to DeKalb County from around the world bring with them their culture, their language and their cuisine. We were thrilled with the response last year to our first International Food & Wine Festival and have decided to make it an annual event. In addition to the delicious foods, guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines from around the world. The evening will also include music, dancing, door prizes and entertainment. We hope the community will again support this fun event through corporate sponsorships and individual ticket purchases.”

The Clarkston Community Center is located in the beautifully renovated former Clarkston High School building at 3701 College Ave., Clarkston, Ga., 30021 with plenty of free parking. Because the evening will include wine sampling, guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Cocktail attire is suggested.

About Clarkston Community Center

Established in 1994, the Clarkston Community Center offers programs for children, teens, adults and seniors, centered around education, wellness, art, recreation and community building. The Center serves over 56,000 individuals annually, primarily from Clarkston and greater DeKalb County, Ga., many of whom have immigrated to the United States or are newly-arrived refugees. In addition to classrooms and meeting space, the Clarkston Community Center includes an activity field for sports and recreation, a community garden, private event space, a bicycle shop and a kitchen. Angora Hall, the Center’s renovated auditorium and stage, is available for public rental for parties, weddings and other special events. The Center relies on private donations, corporate support and financial grants to provide its numerous services and programs to the community. www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org