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
NAN Our Town on 10/06/2016