Wine Tasting Festival and Silent Auction The Festival of Light's Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Festival has become Ahwatukee's premiere social event. Over 800 people gathered at The Foothills Golf Clubhouse for an evening of wine/beer tasting (over 50 varieties!), appetizer tasting from several local restaurants, live entertainment, socializing and competitive bidding in a Silent Auction that boasted over 100 items. Thank you for helping to raise $10,000 for the benefiting charities. Thank You to Our Restaurants Several local restaurants donated their samples. Please help us thank them by supporting their establishments. That Italian Place located in Ahwatukee at SW Chandler Blvd. & 40th St. Famous Dave's BBQ located at Chandler Fashion Center Hooter's located in Ahwatukee at NE Chandler Blvd. & 48th Street The Melting Pot located in Ahwatukee at NE Ray Rd. & Ranch Circle Sweet Tomatoes located in Ahwatukee at SW Ray Rd. & 48th St. Von Hanson's Meats & Spirits located in Chandler on Alma School between Warner and Elliot (2390 N Alma School Rd) Heidi's Events & Catering located at 2095 W. 15th Street in Tempe Rubio's located in Ahwatukee at SE Ray Rd. & 48th St. T.C. Luigi's located in Ahwatukee at NE Chandler Blvd. & Desert Foothills Blvd. Ruffino's located in Ahwatukee at NE Warner & 48th Paradise Bakery located in Chandler at SE Ray Rd. and I-10 Revolution 3D available at Safeway Silent Auction Charity Partners FOL has selected The Melonhead Foundation and the Y-OPAS (YMCA-Outreach Programs for Ahwatukee Seniors) to work with us on the Silent Auction at this year's Winetasting Festival. The Melonhead Foundation is a pediatric cancer charity that helps to pay for common family expenses like utility bills and mortgages, while a child to undergoing treatment. The Y-OPAS is a program that serves Ahwatukee seniors by providing transportation and meal assistance in addition to providing social opportunities for the elderly in our community.

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