From Staff Reports

HENDERSONVILLE —  Vintage Carolina will hold its annual gala fundraiser for the Community Foundation of Henderson County from 6 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Hendersonville Country Club.

 “There is an incredible passion in our community for an array of philanthropic causes and we invite the public to join us as we celebrate our community’s generous giving,” McCray Benson, president/chief executive officers of Community Foundation of Henderson County, said in a press release. “This event aids in building the community’s general fund to tackle unforeseen opportunities and challenges within our community.”

 Benson added, “My Family in Philanthropy was an opportunity the Foundation saw in 2017 to engage a younger generation by providing an opportunity for children to get involved in learning what it truly means to be part of a giving community. The first session included families that are now in their fourth generation of being involved in local philanthropy. There is no greater example of this year’s Vintage Carolina theme, Strong Roots. Strong Foundation. Strong Community.’”

Vintage Carolina said it will feature small-plate offerings from “some of the area’s best” — Budy Finch Catering & Revelry, Champion Hills, Chef Michael’s Catering, Food Experience, Gateaux Cakes and Pastries, Hendersonville Community Co-Op, Hendersonville Country Club, The Saluda Grade Café, and Van’s Chocolates. 

Guests will pair these fine foods with tastings of wine and beer from Advintage Distributing, Empire Distributors, Freedom Beverage Co., Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Sanctuary Brewing, Southern Appalachian Brewery, and Tryon Distributing.

 Space is limited and may be reserved online by visiting CFHCforever.org, or by calling the Community Foundation at 697-6224.

 The cost is $125 per person, and proceeds will help to support the work of CFHC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public charity that, “since 1982, has been helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter,” a press release noted.

Live music by Dan Keller and Kevin Lampson will be performed upstairs during the event — and the band Sound Extreme will provide musical entertainment downstairs at the gala.