Community members will have the opportunity to taste wines and meads, shop with local farmers and entrepreneurs, listen to music, have fun with friends and support the Summer Reading Program at the annual “Raise a Glass for Reading” Wine Tasting and Farmers’ Market at the Community Free Library in Holley on Friday, April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.
This sell-out annual event, held on the last Friday in April, provides funding for the library’s summer reading program for children. Because of the success of previous wine tastings, the Library has been able to double the number of programs offered to children throughout the summer, going from six to twelve. Each child who attends five or more programs and documents his/her summer reading will receive a free book. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story” and will incorporate everything from superheroes to everyday heroes.
The 2015 event welcomes the two new stops on the Niagara Wine Trail- the Salamaca Estate Winery (Albion) and the 810 Meadworks (Medina). Salamaca Estate Winery features a selection of traditional wines ranging from dry viniferas to sweet native varieties. 810 Meadworks will be offering a selection of meads (honey wines) fermented in 55-gallon drums.
Also being featured are the gold-medal winning Leonard Oakes Estate Winery (Medina) known for its Steampunk Cider as well as award-winning wines and The Victorianbourg Wine Estate (Burt) known for its chocolate wines, fruit wines and other varieties.
As a Farmers Market, this event will provide attendees with the opportunity to try Kirby Farms venture into honey and herb products, as well as obtain hanging baskets, bedding plants, and seasonal produce from Penna Farms.
The event also provides a showcase for local entrepreneurs. Harry Beaver of Woodturnings by HNB will bring an assortment of handmade wooden bowls, while Sue Johnson of Susi’s Hot Sauce will offer tasting samples.
Guests will be able to listen to jazz, classical and Broadway music by Sound Foundations, featuring Wendy and Sean Williams, and their sons Brannon, Charlie and Owen.
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the Community Free Library. For questions, contact Sandra Shaw, Library Director, at 585-638-6987.
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