Julia Crowley

EDN's Food & Wine Editor has been in the wine industry for nearly 20 years. First through creating European wine tours, then opening her own wine bar, Julia now loves writing about food & wine for EDN through her two weekly columns: Wine Down Eugene & Local Lunch Gals. Find more wine related articles on her website, WineJulia.com.

Sweet Cheeks Winery hosts benefit for CASA

This Thursday (tomorrow!), head out to Sweet Cheeks Winery to enjoy a BBQ and music in beautiful wine country to benefit CASA.Your ticket includes a full BBQ dinner from Hole in the Wall BBQ (menu below), a glass of Sweet Cheeks wine, and award-winning island sounds of the steel drum band, Steel Magnolias.BBQ Dinner Menu: Pulled pork Smoked chicken BBQ beans Potato salad Green salad with dressing Rolls with butter Fudge browniesTickets are just $28 p/p. A special group rate is also available for $24 per ticket when you purchase 8 or more. Plus, 20% of all wine sales ALL DAY are donated to CASA. Call for tickets: (541) 868-3087
 

About CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, provides a powerful voice for abused or neglected children. Today, nearly 1,000 children live in foster care in Lane County. In an overburdened system, these children risk slipping through the cracks and suffering from further abuse. CASA volunteers have the power to prevent this tragic reality. These dedicated, highly-trained community members serve as fact finders for the judge by researching the background of each assigned case. They speak for the child in the courtroom, representing the child’s best interests, and continue to act as a watchdog for the child until that child is in a safe, permanent home.

Nearly 300 abused and neglected children here in Lane County are waiting for a CASA volunteer. If you or someone you know can volunteer to speak up for a child, or you wish to become a supporter of CASA, please contact CASA at 541-984-3132.

Sweet Cheeks Winery
26961 Briggs Hill Rd
Eugene, OR 97401