Wine tasting to benefit Southeastern's library
Monday, October 21, 2019
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – The group Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 11th annual “Wine
with Friends,” a fundraiser for Southeastern’s Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, at
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
Held at the library, the event will feature six wines paired with food samplings,
a jazz combo, a silent auction featuring art and photography, themed gift baskets,
wine, and gift certificates to local restaurants, and door prizes, said Sims Library
Director Eric Johnson.
“We have some interesting auction items this year, such as a round of golf for
four at Oak Knoll Country Club, Columbia Theatre tickets, a football signed by LSU
Coach Ed Orgeron, and event packages,” he said. “Once again, wines will be introduced
by the knowledgeable and very entertaining Todd Delaune from The Red, White & Brew.
This year, food will be catered by Oak Knoll Country Club.”
Friends of Sims Library is an organization that supports the activities and collections
of the library. Funds generated by the group are used to supplement the library’s
annual budget, purchase needed equipment and resources, and provide programs and lectures,
including the popular “Let’s Talk Art” series, 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 $45 each. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the tasting beginning at 7
p.m. Space is limited, so early reservations are requested. Tickets will not be sold
at the door.
Order tickets online at https://www.southeastern.edu/librarywine/index.html or via check payable to Southeastern Foundation, SLU 10896, Hammond, La., 70402.
For more information about the wine tasting or the Friends of Sims Library, contact
Janie Branham at (985) 549-2186 or jbranham@southeastern.edu.
