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Kiwanian Ron Walker pours wine for Patti Barnhill while Kevin Dorris, center, and Robert Chantry wait their turns during the 2024 \u201cWine-Down Summer\u201d event. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)<\/p>\nWind down the afternoon on Saturday, Aug. 16 with a glass of Chardonnay during the Kiwanis Club of Pacific Beach\u2019s annual wine tasting and auction.<\/p>\n
The fundraiser\u2019s proceeds will benefit local youths.<\/p>\n
An evening of wine, food and a wide assortment of raffle prizes and silent auction items await attendees of the fourth annual \u201cWine-Down Summer\u201d event.<\/p>\n
Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Pacific Beach, the event will return to the Broken Yolk Cafe in PB from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.<\/p>\n
For the past four years, the Kiwanis Club\u2019s event has gathered members of the local community for a wine tasting to raise money for Pacific Beach schools and youth programs.<\/p>\n
The Kiwanis Club of Pacific Beach was founded in 1946 with the mission of serving the youth of the PB community and supporting community activities and organizations.<\/p>\n
President Jim Moore said the club met its fundraising goals for the event last year and has goals for an even higher turnout this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe did very good. I think we made between $7,00 to $8,000,\u201d Moore said. \u201cWe\u2019re hoping for that or more.\u201d<\/p>\n
In previous years, Moore said the event featured more than 20 different auction items\/baskets.<\/p>\n
This year they\u2019ll have 40 different bottles of wine, all of which attendees can taste before placing a bid.<\/p>\n
Like last year, appetizers will be provided by the Broken Yolk Cafe. Sliders, chicken wings, cheese plates and even Moore\u2019s wife\u2019s homemade cookies will be served.<\/p>\n
As of July, Moore said a variety of restaurants had donated gift cards and swag for the event, including Filippi\u2019s Pizza Grotto, Wing Stop, Taco Surf, Oscar\u2019s Mexican Seafood, Barista Botanist, Maverick\u2019s, Dirty Birds Bar & Grill, Cafe Athena, Flamingo and Blenders, among others.<\/p>\n
Kiwanian Ron Walker pours wine for Patti Barnhill while Kevin Dorris, center, and Robert Chantry wait their turns during the 2024 \u201cWine-Down Summer\u201d event. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)<\/p>\n
In addition to the food and restaurant gift cards, attendees can look forward to the fun activities and baskets that will be up for auction and raffle.<\/p>\n
Activities up for auction include a three-night stay in Borrego Springs in a private two-bedroom casita at Rams Hill. There are also whale watching tours, semi-private surf lessons, Belmont Park tickets, Midway Museum tickets and Cygnet Theater tickets.<\/p>\n
Auction items include an inflatable paddle board. A wine tasting class for up to 20 people hosted by Total Wine and More is a new item up for auction this year.<\/p>\n
The money raised will be donated to groups like Mission Bay High School\u2019s Kiwanis Key Club and music program, and Pacific Beach Middle School\u2019s Kiwanis Builders Club.<\/p>\n
Moore said the Kiwanis club provides Mission Bay High School\u2019s athletic department with trophies and $1,500 scholarships to four Mission Bay High seniors.<\/p>\n
At the local elementary schools, the Kiwanians honor students each month and they host the annual Kiwanis Hope of America Award. It is presented to two students at each of the community\u2019s five elementary schools. The Hope of America Award recognizes students who have demonstrated academic accomplishment, leadership and good character.<\/p>\n
Other local organizations and events the club donates to include the Pacific Beach\/Taylor Library, Concerts on the Green at Kate Sessions Park and the local police and emergency service appreciation night celebration (P.A.E.S.A.N.).<\/p>\n
Moore said he\u2019s looking forward to seeing the community once again come together for this annual event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe pretty much take over the whole restaurant now,\u201d Moore said. \u201cIt\u2019s people coming together, mingling, getting people to meet new friends or see old friends. We have people from outside the community that might come. It\u2019s just a nice evening to encourage people to bid up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Want to go?<\/p>\n
\u201cWine-Down Summer\u201d fundraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16<\/p>\n