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Wine Tasting on April 10; get your tickets today!

It’s “Old World vs. New World” as Falmouth Academy’s Parents’ Association hosts its 2010 Wine Tasting Benefit in the FA gym, April 10, 4-6:30 p.m. Join us as we sample eight international wines—four from the Old World and four from the New—each served with a bite of artisan cheese or a luscious chocolate treat. Tickets are on sale now; get yours before we sell out again! 

Wine afficionado Noah Totten of John’s Liquors will lead guests through tastes of fours pairs of international wines, eight in all. For example, an Italian prosecco might be paired with a sparkling wine from California. Participants will taste local gourmet foods, such as Great Hill Blue Cheese. All of the wines tasted will be available for ordering.

“We’re thrilled to host this event, and grateful for the support of our parents and local businesses in making it such a fun evening,” FA Development Director Jayne Iafrate said. “We already have support from John’s Liquors, Osteria La Civetta and Great Hill; this is an event not to be missed!”
A tradition at FA’s large events, the Class Baskets—donated and assembled by FA parents—return to the wine tasting as silent auction items. The baskets will contain a fun-filled assortment of foods, wines, music, gift certificates, “green gifts,” concert tickets and much more. In addition, we will auction a bottle of 1996 Dom Perignon.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Falmouth Academy’s Annual Fund, which closes the gap between tuition and the full cost of an FA education.

Tickets are $35 for individuals and $500 for a sponsor table of 10, and can be purchased by calling 508-457-9696, x. 242.

New this year
FA will offer wine glasses for sale at the wine tasting. These high-quality glasses are available in two styles: a 16-ounce tall stemmed glass and a 15-ounce stemless glass (perfect for juice or wine). Each glass features the FA logo. The cost for either style is $20/pair, $35 for four, or $50 for six. The more you buy, the more you save. Quantities are limited, so place your advance order today!