Over 250 community members filled the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus on Saturday, October 23, for 'Love the Wine You're With,' presented by the 'Friends of the Southwest Wine Center', a fundraising auxiliary of the Yavapai College Foundation.
The event featured wine samples created by Yavapai College Viticulture and Enology alumni, craft beer tasting by Yavapai College's new Brewing Technology program, and food prepared by the Yavapai College Culinary students, all to raise money for student scholarships.
The event also featured a wine pull, silent auction, and tours through the picturesque campus.
"The Yavapai College Viticulture and Enology program has produced some outstanding winemakers. We love to showcase their work while also raising money for the Viticulture and Enology program and future student scholarships," said Mary Talosi, Executive Director of the Yavapai College Foundation.
All proceeds for the event will go directly towards:
"Kudos to 'Friends of the Southwest Wine Center' for organizing the event and for their passion and support for the Viticulture and Enology program and future students," added Talosi.
'Friends of the Southwest Wine Center' is a volunteer group devoted to increasing both recognition and funds for the programs of the Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College. Become a member.
As part of its 50th anniversary, the Yavapai College Foundation is embarking on a '50 for 50' campaign to raise $50k for emerging college priorities. About the campaign.
Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. Yavapai College homepage.
