Wine and Dine To Support Clearbrook!
See, swirl, smell and sip all evening at the 55th annual "A Grapevine of Friends" Wine & Craft beer tasting event held on Saturday, Feb. 23. This year, the event will be held in a new location - The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre in Hoffman Estates. 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 a variety of wine tastings and be able to sample many craft beers courtesy of d'Vine Wine and Gifts in Palatine. This great event also features gourmet foods, a silent auction and live music from Toast and Jam DJ. Other event highlights include a cash raffle for a chance to win a grand prize of $1,000 and a second place prize is $500.
All attendees are invited to attend an exclusive after-party in Stonegate's heated tent from 10:30pm-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. Our programs and services open a world of opportunities to over 8,000 individuals with disabilities each year.
Tickets are available at $120 per person (early bird special). All tickets purchased after January 31st are $130 per person. Tables of ten 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: Amita, Allen & Janet Lattof, Baker Tilly, BMO Harris, Canon, Cardinal ColorGroup, d'Vine Wine and Gifts, Enterprise, JonDon, Korol Cleaning Service, Sysmex and Woodman's
About Clearbrook
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 Chicagoland-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 more information, please visit www.clearbrook.org.