The Old Saybrook Education Foundation "Wine Tasting Evening" April 24, 2009

The Old Saybrook Education Foundation will host an
"Evening of Wine Tasting" on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clark
(Firemen's) Memorial Field at 210 Elm St., diagonally across from the
Pasta Vita gourmet food store.
Proceeds from the fundraiser, which includes hors d'oeuvres and a
silent auction, will help fund the various programs and services offered
to Old Saybrook students and schools through the Old Saybrook Education
Foundation. The nonprofit foundation has provided more than $100,000
toward educational enrichment programs, services and student
scholarships since its founding in 1996.
The event is requesting a $25 donation per person. Tickets are
available at the Old Saybrook Middle School, Old Saybrook Senior High
School, Old Saybrook Board of Education central office, the Kathleen E.
Goodwin Elementary School, and Seaside Wine & Spirits, 118 Main Street,
Old Saybrook.
For more information, please visit: www.oldsaybrookeducationfoundation.com

About the Old Saybrook Education Foundation
Since its founding, the foundation has provided over $100,000 to
educational enrichment programs and students. Included are many
scholarships that helped begin college careers, equipment for program
technology improvements, the high school greenhouse, School-to-Career
program, Lead the Way program, and youth leadership conferences. The
foundation also provides financial hardship grants to ensure that all
students in a class could attend major education trips, Goodwin Buddies
program, the startup of Boy's Lacrosse, WISE projects, Quiz Bowl Team,
Middle School Lego Team, Destination Imagination, Walk to Cure Cancer,
summer student courses and programs in specialized subjects at major
universities, and many other grants to meet special student needs.
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Contact: Max Sabrin, Fire Policeman -
Media Relations / Special Events Coordinator
Old Saybrook Fire Department
Office 860.395.5550
email: osfd@aol.com

Official Website: http://www.oldsaybrookeducationfoundation.com