Tickets Now On Sale for the Annual Evening of Fine Wines Fundraiser

Manchester, Conn. (February 26, 2016) – Tickets are on sale for MCC Foundation’s 24th annual Evening of Fine Wines to be held on Friday, April 29, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $85 per person, or $75 per person when purchased for a group of six or more.

Tickets are available online (http://eofw16.ezevent.com/) or, for information on the annual Evening of Fine Wines, contact Kisha Zullo, event coordinator, at kzullo@manchestercc.edu or 860-512-2922.

Through MCC Foundation, Evening of Fine Wines raises funds that enable Manchester Community College students to pursue their educational goals by supporting scholarships, programs and student life. Less than half of the college’s budget is supported through public funding, making support from MCC Foundation donors crucial. The 2015 Evening of Fine Wines raised more than $280,000, benefitting academic programs and students who need financial assistance to help complete their educations.

This year United Bank Foundation Connecticut will support the event,  not only with a total gift of $25,000 but also two United Bank executives — Adam Jeamel, Eastern Connecticut regional president; and Eric Newell, chief financial officer — will serve as honorary chairman and co-chairman respectively.

“It’s a special opportunity to be the honorary chairman of this much anticipated annual event, but it’s more exciting for the United Bank team to once again partner with MCC Foundation to raise the funds it needs to continue to help students achieve their education goals at what we consider to be a first-class education destination,” Jeamel said.

Evening of Fine Wines is a unique fundraiser that involves participation from college faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the community. Guests can bid on silent and live auctions featuring wines, champagnes, once-in-a-lifetime trips, weekend getaways, original works of art, golf, restaurant gift cards and more.

Sample wine, beer and liquors from vineyards, breweries and distilleries. Receive a complimentary souvenir wine glass. Indulge in elegant hors d’oeuvres served throughout the evening and delectable desserts prepared by MCC’s Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts students.

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