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“Wine All You Want” Event to Benefit Library Foundation June 30

Local restaurant group District Tavern Group will host a special Wine All You Want tasting event at its newest restaurant, Presidio, Thursday, June 30, to benefit the Henderson Libraries Foundation.

The Foundation has made it its mission to raise $1 million by April 2012. The money raised through its $1 for a Million campaign will go directly to fund the purchasing of materials for the collections at all six Henderson Library branches.

“In a down economy, library use naturally goes up,” said Tom Fay, executive director for Henderson Libraries. “Unfortunately, in a down economy, library funding significantly decreases, since it is so dependent upon sales and property taxes. We are grateful to the District Tavern Group for hosting this event to help us reach our goal of $1 million raised by April 2012.”

The Wine All You Want event, which costs $30 per person, will take place from 6-8 p.m. For $30, patrons will enjoy four wines from around the world. Presidio will donate $15 from every entry fee to the Foundation. Attendees who decide to stay for dinner will receive 15 percent off their food order.

“It’s the community’s support that keeps our restaurants successful,” said Pete Kaufman, president and partner of District Tavern Group. “Henderson Libraries does much for the community, so we felt it was our duty to support them and their efforts to raise extra funds.”

Presidio is a part of The District at Green Valley Ranch, which is located at 2235 Village Walk Drive near Green Valley Parkway and the 215 Beltway.

The $1 for a Million campaign encourages library users to donate at least a dollar to the foundation every time they visit the library. Statistics show 60 percent of users visit the library at least twice per week. In addition to giving at any of the library locations, patrons can give online and via text.

• For additional information on Presidio, or Wine All You Want, call 702-320-8100.
• For additional information about the Henderson Libraries Foundation, visit www.hendersonlibrariesfoundation.org or call 702-492-6581.
• For additional information on this event or Henderson Libraries and its many services and resources, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-6581.