Please join us for an evening of delicious food, wine tasting and sales, shopping at our huge silent auction, fun surprises and giveaways, plus our special event drawing for $10,000 in cash.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet a few of our wonderful golden ambassadors.  This event directly benefits the needs of the rescued golden retrievers in our program, and ensures that we are able to place happy and healthy goldens in forever homes.  

Master of Ceremonies - WRAL's Tara Lynn 

Catering provided by Daniel's Restaurant in Apex, NC.

Wine tastings courtesy of:  
Johnson Brothers Carolina Distributing
Global Wines North Carolina
Empire Distributors/Malibu Family Wines

Cocktail Hour - 6:00 pm until 6:30 pm (Cash Bar available)

Welcome and Opening Remarks - 6:30pm

Tray-Passed Dinner Begins - 6:45pm

Business casual attire suggested (golden hair accepted).

Our Grapes for Goldens Gala is SOLD OUT as of February 21, 2012.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Discount hotel rates for Friday evening, including complimentary breakfast on Saturday, are available at the Hampton Inn and nearby Embassy Suites.  Please click here to make reservations online, or contact either hotel directly to receive the special rate.  When reserving a room directly, please request a room in the Grapes for Goldens block in order to receive the special rate.   

2012 Grapes for Goldens Sponsors

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The  following individuals and businesses have sponsored the Grapes for Goldens Gala.  Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue is grateful for their support.  If you could like to learn more about becoming a sponsor of this event, please visit our Gala Sponsorship page.  Thank you for your support!

Champagne Sponsors ($2K)

Cabernet Sponsors ($1K)

James and Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Trust

Pinot Sponsors ($500)

Nell G. Barnes and Nellsson, a NRGRR guy	Wendy Wilson	Brewer Law Firm & Sanford Law Office
NRGRR Board of Directors	Richard and Susan Kane

Chardonnay Sponsors ($250)

Thank You!

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2012 Grapes for Goldens Gala Planning Committee

Wendy Wilson - chair	Diane Clark	Nancy Cawthon
Sue Williams - chair	Dot Boulia	Elizabeth Stahl
Gary Hibbert	Michelle Gray	Lori Blennert
Megan Kime	Kathleen Serrow	Debbie Shannon
Wanda Monroe	Jennifer Peckham	Heather Hindin