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On Nov. 14, the Rotary Club of Edison will hold their annual “Cheers for Charity” Wine Tasting Event, recognizing the efforts of local communities and student academia.
This year, Rotarians will hold a special wine tasting event at the Crown Plaza from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Along with the South Plainfiled club, assisting in a fund raising event in recognizing high school students and their humanitarian efforts.
“ We will choose one student from each high school in Edison who has strong academic leadership, and community service qualities,” said Young Lee board member and former President of the club.
The Annual Wine Tasting event comprised about 100 to 200 people in attendance will enjoy a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and music through the night provided by jazz pianist Sean Gough member of Go Trio.
Gough a recent Rutgers grad was also a former senior of the month award recipient, and will be back to entertain the crowd.
“ We like to reach out to these students and see their progress in their personal as well as there professional careers afterward, keep them engaged with the community,” said Lee.
Since 1979, the Rotary Club of Edison is known for giving back and understanding the importance of civic duties obliging by “service above self.”
“Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world,” said Lee
Rotary is a worldwide organization consisting about 1.2 million members comprising of business, professional, and community leaders according to Lee.
Rotarians of the Edison club, meet each week of the month for a breakfast program. Members engage in discussions about upcoming events and ideas about their next service.
The Wine Tasting event will be held at The Crowne Plaza at 2055 Lincoln Highway Rt.27 in Edison, NJ. Anyone interested in participating can purchase tickets for $40 at the door, with discounted pricing available to groups of four. Visit edisonrotary.org or contact Judy at 908-510-2537 for more information.
The Oak Tree Buy Rite of South Plainfield will sponsor the Wine Tasting Event. All the proceeds will go to local student scholarships, community activities and international humanitarian service projects.
