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Corks and Forks Raises $47,488 For Classic Wines

Portland, OR. Corks and Forks is a benefit wine tasting event designed for the urban foodie and wine lover. The benefit, at Castaway on June 9th, was hosted by Classic Wines and drew 467 supporters who showed up to nibble on bites from 16 of Portland’s hottest restaurants and sip new spring releases from 16 area wineries. The urban wine tasting raised $47,488 For Classic Wines, which is nearly twice the amount raised in 2015. It was all in support of the Classic Wines Auction’s six charity partners.

Here’s a look at the party.

Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related premier food and wine experiences to raise funds for local children and family charities. Since 1982, we’ve raised more than $39 million to benefit over 850,000 individuals supported by 11 different charity partners.

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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