Local League of Women Voters to host first-ever wine tasting

League of Women Voters of Juneau will host its first ever Wine Tasting & Silent Auction fundraiser from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Hangar Ballroom. The event will feature an assortment of wines from local distributors, an array of silent auction items (including a framed Rie Muñoz print commemorating women’s suffrage), music by Tom Locher, door prizes, and more.

Tickets are $30 for individuals and $50 for two. Purchase tickets through a Juneau board member listed online at juneaulwv.org/about.html or view contact information here: juneaulwv.org/contact.html.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy, and relies on memberships and donations to fund its activities.

For more information about the Juneau league, visit juneaulwv.org.

 

 

 

 

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