BENEFITS WITH FRIENDS

Supporters sip, savor, select

Abigail Tatara of Rogers and Jordan Randolph, both 7, of Bentonville join in an August dance party during a summer Olympics-inspired day of activities at the Carl & Alleen McKinney Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County in Bentonville. Proceeds from “Sip & Savor” this evening will help the group establish a new teen center in Rogers.
Abigail Tatara of Rogers and Jordan Randolph, both 7, of Bentonville join in an August dance party during a summer Olympics-inspired day of activities at the Carl & Alleen McKinney Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County in Bentonville. Proceeds from “Sip & Savor” this evening will help the group establish a new teen center in Rogers.

Boys and Girls Club of Benton County supporters will sip, savor, then select their favorite samplings from those served at the second annual "Sip and Savor" benefit this evening at the Four Points by Sheraton Bentonville.

Amanda Cupp, development director of the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County, said proceeds from the fundraiser will help the group renovate a building recently donated to the group in Rogers. She said the group plans to use the building as "a new teen center ... a designated place for kids 13 and up, a place more teen-focused."

Sip & Savor

What: Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live auction

When: 6-9 p.m. today

Where: Four Points by Sheraton Bentonville

Tickets: $50 or $90 per couple

Attire: Business casual

Information: (479) 273-7187

The benefit will feature tastes from area restaurants and caterers and will include a signature cocktail, apple cider Cimosa and an ice cream sundae dessert bar sponsored by Nestle.

Items on the live auction block will include Patron Passes for the 2017 Bentonville Film Festival, a behind-the-scenes tour and lunch at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville and a seafood boil for 12 with a case of wine from Blu Fresh Fish Marketplace.

Honorary chairman for the event is John Furner, executive chief merchandise officer, Sam's Club. Kerry Robinson, senior vice president baker/delicatessen, Walmart, is honorary co-chairwoman.

The nonprofit organization operates four campuses in Benton County and serves children in five school districts offering affordable after-school, summer and athletic programs. The group's mission is to enable "all young people -- especially those who need us most -- to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

-- CARIN SCHOPPMEYER

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NAN Our Town on 10/06/2016

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