Wine Tasting to benefit Southeastern’s library

The group Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 17th annual “Wine with Friends,” a fundraiser for Southeastern Louisiana University’s Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the tasting beginning at 7 p.m. 
 
Held at the library, the event will feature five wines paired with food samplings, live music, a silent auction that boasts art, books, a selection of gift baskets and gift certificates for restaurants, events and services, plus drawings for a number of door prizes to be given away during the event, said Sims Library Director David Sesser. 
 
Tope La will cater this year’s event. Wines will be introduced by Todd Delaune from Red, White, and Brew.
 
The Friends of Sims Library is the organization that supports the activities and collections of the library. Funds generated by the Friends 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. 
 
Space is limited, so early reservations are suggested. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Reservations are $95 each and can be made online at southeastern.edu/librarywine or by check made payable to “Southeastern Foundation” and mailed to Friends of Sims Library, ATTN: Janie Branham, SLU 10896, Hammond, La., 70402. Reservations by mail must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 29, to guarantee entry. 
 
Tables that seat four or six people can be reserved on a first-served, first-served basis. To reserve a table or for more information about the wine tasting or the Friends of Sims Library, contact Branham at [email protected] or at (985) 549-2186.