Wine tasting to benefit Southeastern's library
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – The group Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 14th annual “Wine
with Friends,” a fundraiser for Southeastern’s Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, at
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4.
Held at the library, the event will feature six wines paired with food samplings,
live music, a silent auction and door prizes, said Sims Library Director David Sesser.
“We have some interesting auction items this year, such as a gift certificate
for the Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast, Columbia Theatre tickets, and a signed
copy of ‘The History of Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics, 1930-1999’ by
local author Larry Hymel,” Sesser 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.
Sesser said all funds raised go directly to the library, thanks to donations from
area businesses.
Tickets are $70 each. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the tasting beginning at 7
p.m. Space is limited, so early reservations are requested. The deadline for reservations
is Friday, Oct. 28. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Order tickets online at southeastern.edu/librarywine 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 fosl@southeastern.edu.
