By Riley Murphy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Returning to the Caledon Equestrian Park on Saturday, June 6, is the Rotary Club of Caledon's biggest fundraising event of the year: Wines of the World.

The Rotary Club encourages the community to attend a night of fun, while supporting a great cause.

Attendees will be able to “sip their way” around the world with more than 30 wines to sample, including favourites from local wineries.

For those who aren't wine drinkers, local craft beer from Caledon Hills Brewing Company will also be available.

The Rotary Club is encouraging guests to come hungry, as Absolute Catering will bring various delicacies, along with spit-roasted pig from Coyote Enterprises. 

Entertainment will include live music from The Edge and the excitement of the Angelstone Grand Prix.

100 per cent of the proceeds from the event support local and international Rotary projects and initiatives, allowing them to continue giving back to the Caledon community.

Janice Bezanson, Treasurer for the Rotary Club of Caledon, says that Wines of the World is their cornerstone fundraising event, from which they raise the majority of their funding to give out throughout the year.

In the 27 years of Wines of the World, more than $500,000 in proceeds have been returned to the community.

This year, 10 per cent of proceeds will also be donated to Alpha Dogs Robotics.

Each year, the Rotary Club selects a charity or organization to which a dedicated percentage of its funding is directed; last year, 10 per cent was directed to Bethell Hospice.

Bezanson adds that they support the Alpha Dogs throughout the year and thought the dedicated funds would be a great way to support them.

“It's nice to see the kids in the high school and the community, they have such a passion for it. And, they always need new tools and new toolboxes,” says Bezanson.

The event will run from 6 – 9 p.m., and parking is available on site.

Tickets are $100 per person, non-alcoholic tickets are available for $40, and discounts apply for groups of 10 or more.

The Rotary Club is also currently seeking sponsors for the event, those interested can contact them at portal.clubrunner.ca/165.