3rd Annual Grape Escape Wine & Art Gala
There will be wine tasting, food, silent and live auctions, art exhibit and entertainment. A portion of the funds that we raise will benefit the "Women's Center of El Dorado County". Come and enjoy yourself! 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mercedes Benz of El Dorado Hills, 1000 Mercedes Lane, El Dorado Hills, at the Town Center (From Highway 50 - Exit at Latrobe, the Town Center will be the first left after exiting onto Latrobe) $25.00 For more information contact: Kathryn Gilfillan (530) 677-2113
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