Wine Tasting to benefit Southeastern library
Monday, October 22, 2018
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND -- The group Friends of Sims Library (FoSL) is hosting its 10th annual
“Wine with Friends,” a fundraiser for Southeastern Louisiana University’s Linus A.
Sims Memorial Library, Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.
Held on the second floor at the library, the event will feature six wines paired
with food samplings, live music, a silent auction that boasts art and photography,
books, wine, gift certificates, and door prizes, said Library Director Eric Johnson.
“We have some interesting auction items this year, such as a private wine tasting
with food pairing,” Johnson said. “Wines will be introduced by the knowledgeable and
very entertaining Todd Delaune from The Red, White & Brew.”
FoSL is an organization that supports the activities and collections of the library.
Funds generated by FoSL are used to supplement the library’s annual budget, purchase
needed equipment and resources, and provide programs, lectures, author readings and
signings, and other special events.
Johnson said all funds raised go directly to the library, thanks to donations
from area businesses.
Tickets are $35 each. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the tasting beginning at 7
p.m. Since space is limited, reservations are required by Oct. 28. Tickets will not
be sold at the door.
Order tickets online at southeastern.edu/library/about/friends/index.html or via check payable to Southeastern Foundation, SLU 10896, Hammond, LA 70402.
For more information about the wine tasting or the FoSL, contact Janie Branham
at (985)-549-2186 or jbranham@southeastern.edu.
