TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 is hosting a wine tasting fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 9 to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This popular fundraiser has outgrown the K of C Council Hall and has been moved to Seasons to accommodate the anticipated 300 or so guests.
The evening features a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, hot and cold stations, and wine pairings with each serving. There also is a full open bar all evening.
Tickets are $100 per person. The event starts at 7 p.m. at Seasons Catering, Washington Avenue and Pascack Road.
This year’s charity focus is on cancer and our veterans. The American Cancer Society, Tackle Kids Cancer, Bergen County Tracers and Operation Sisterhood, and New Jersey SOS Veteran Stakeholders Group will share the proceeds.
Tricky Tray packets are $30 for 25 tickets and one grand prize ticket. Additional packets are $10 each.
The committee is asking for donations of gifts that can be used in the various auctions that will be held that night. For cash donations, make checks payable to the Knights of Columbus and mail to the above address. Gifts can be left at the Council from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and all day Saturday.
There will be a silent auction that you can be a part of from your smart phone, iPad, computer, or similar online device.
Here’s how you can be a part of it: People wanting to bid on items can visit biddingowl.com. Click on Featured Auctions and search on Mother Seton Council #5427. Auction items will be available for viewing 48 hours prior to the event.
For more information, call the K of C at (201) 664-0422, John Pimpinella at (973) 670-9482, or Fran Sullivan at (201) 664-7897. The Council thanks you for your support.
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, by Fr. Michael J. McGivney. It is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization with nearly 1.9 million members worldwide. It is also one of the most active charitable organizations in the United States.
In the past year, the organization has raised more than $4.4 million for Christian and other religious minority refugees in the Middle East.
The Knights also set new records in 2017 for charitable giving with donations of $185 million and 75 million hours of service to charitable causes. Mother Seton Council contributed $62,000.
Applications for membership in the Knights of Columbus are welcome from qualified individuals. You can now join here.
For more information call (201) 664-0422, or visit kofc5427.com.