L'Amour du Vin

L'Amour du Vin, Lorain County's premier wine and food-tasting event, will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Avon Oaks Country Club. Presented by EMH Healthcare, the event hosts more than 400 guests and features wines from around the globe and cuisine from some of the best restaurants in town. L'Amour du Vin benefits the Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Northeastern Ohio raising funds supporting local programs, services and research.

Highlights include an exclusive VIP Lounge sponsored by KeyBank where Chef Bob Neimojewski of Nemo Grille will provide a very special food presentation, delicious samples and a demonstration. A unique silent auction and other chances to win exciting prizes will be part of the evening.

Tickets are $90 for the VIP Lounge (which includes general admission) and $60 for general admission.

To purchase tickets, visit http://lamourduvin2011.eventbrite.com or call 216-831-7000, ext. 113 or dschwartz@arthritis.org.

The Arthritis Foundation is committed to raising awareness and reducing the impact of arthritis, which strikes one in every five adults and 300,000 children, and is the nation's leading cause of disability. To conquer this painful, debilitating and unacceptable disease, we support education, research, advocacy and other vital programs and services.