Tickets are now on sale for the fifth annual “Raise a Glass for Reading” Wine Tasting and Farmers’ Market at the Community Free Library in Holley, scheduled for Friday, April 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. Community members will have the opportunity to taste wines and beers, shop with local farmers and entrepreneurs, listen to music, have fun with friends and support the Summer Reading Program
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.
This year the summer reading program will have 19 sessions: twelve for children, two pajama story hours and four sessions for teens as well as a very special event.
Each child who attends five or more programs and documents his/her summer reading will receive a free book. The theme for the summer reading program is “On your mark, get set … read” and focuses on the Summer Olympics, fitness and nutrition.
The 2016 event welcomes the two new stops on the Niagara Wine Trail – Gust of Sun Winery and Vineyard (Spencerport) and Five Sons Winery and RG Brewery (Brockport). Gust of Sun in Spencerport is the second venue for this creative enterprise. Five Sons Winery and RG Brewery started as a retirement project for Adam Mesiti and has become a true family venture.
Returning favorites include Leonard Oakes Estate Winery (Medina) known for its gold-award Steampunk Cider as well as double gold ice wine, and Schulze Vineyard and Winery (Burt), with its double gold Ruby and Vidal Blanc wines.
As a Farmers’ Market, this event will provide attendees with the opportunity to sample and purchase maple syrup and maple syrup products from Nice Family Farms (Albion) and jellies and jams and bakery items from Brightly’s Farm Market in Hamlin.
The event also provides a showcase for local entrepreneurs. Mrs. C’s Apothecary will have lotions and herbal products, while Sue Johnson of Susi’s Hot Sauce will have tastes to tingle the tongue.
While sampling the wines and talking to the vendors (and buying wine, maple syrup, farm products, and gifts – don’t forget, Mother’s Day is right around the corner), guests will be able to listen to jazz, classical and Broadway music by Sound Foundations, featuring Wendy and Sean Williams.
This highly anticipated evening has something for everyone, promoting local businesses and the Niagara and Ontario Wine trails, and highlighting community support for children’s reading. Tickets cost $15 each and can be purchased at the Community Free Library, 86 Public Square, Holley. For questions, contact Library Director Sandra Shaw at 638-6987.
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