'Wine & Dine' event Feb. 24 to support Clearbrook
Join Clearbrook's 54th annual "A Grapevine of Friends" wine & craft beer tasting event on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Westin in Itasca.
Wine connoisseurs and all those who want to enjoy a glass for a good cause are welcome. All guests will be treated to their choice of 40 different wine tastings and be able to sample a variety of craft beers, courtesy of Mariano's, Aspen Lane Winery and Church Street Brewing Company.
This great event also features gourmet foods, live and silent auctions and live music from FM Stars. Other event highlights include a cash raffle for a chance to win $1,500 cash.
All attendees are invited to attend an exclusive after-party in the Westin's Lakeside Pavilion from 10:30 p.m. to midnight.
The after-party will feature a dessert bar, coffee bar, champagne tastings and live entertainment by Mark Domanico.
All proceeds help benefit Clearbrook's Employment Services Program which provides meaningful employment to adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Its programs and services open a world of opportunities to over 8,000 individuals with disabilities each year.
Tickets are available at $110 per person (early bird special). All tickets purchased after Jan. 29 are $120 per person. Tables of 10 are available for only $1,000. Tickets may be purchased online at clearbrook.org/friendswinetasting or by contacting Hillary Mittelman at (847) 385-5009 or hmittelman@clearbrook.org.
This year's sponsors include: Al and Janet Lattof, Amita Health, Aquion, Art Van Furniture, Baker Tilly, BMO Harris Bank, Canon Solutions America, Cardinal Color Group, Ceres Food Group, Comcast, Fidelitone, Jennings Chevrolet, JonDon Janitorial, Korol Cleaning Service, Mariano's, Subaru, Sysmex, Uline and Weber-Stephen Products.
Based in Northern Illinois, Clearbrook was founded in 1955 and has since evolved into a recognized leader in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Today, Clearbrook creates innovative opportunities for over 8,000 children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy - as well as their families. Clearbrook provides personalized children's, adult day, employment, residential and clinical services at more than 50 locations throughout the Chicago area. In addition, Clearbrook is the largest provider of home-based services in the state of Illinois. Clearbrook employs more than 900 people and proudly reports that 92 percent of every dollar raised goes directly into programs and services. For information, visit www.clearbrook.org.