Pacific Beach Kiwanians to host fourth annual wine tasting on Aug. 16

Wind down the afternoon on Saturday, Aug. 16 with a glass of Chardonnay during the Kiwanis Club of Pacific Beach’s annual wine tasting and auction.

The fundraiser’s proceeds will benefit local youths.

An evening of wine, food and a wide assortment of raffle prizes and silent auction items await attendees of the fourth annual “Wine-Down Summer” event.

Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Pacific Beach, the event will return to the Broken Yolk Cafe in PB from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

For the past four years, the Kiwanis Club’s event has gathered members of the local community for a wine tasting to raise money for Pacific Beach schools and youth programs.

The Kiwanis Club of Pacific Beach was founded in 1946 with the mission of serving the youth of the PB community and supporting community activities and organizations.

President Jim Moore said the club met its fundraising goals for the event last year and has goals for an even higher turnout this year.

“We did very good. I think we made between $7,00 to $8,000,” Moore said. “We’re hoping for that or more.”

In previous years, Moore said the event featured more than 20 different auction items/baskets.

This year they’ll have 40 different bottles of wine, all of which attendees can taste before placing a bid.

Like last year, appetizers will be provided by the Broken Yolk Cafe. Sliders, chicken wings, cheese plates and even Moore’s wife’s homemade cookies will be served.

As of July, Moore said a variety of restaurants had donated gift cards and swag for the event, including Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, Wing Stop, Taco Surf, Oscar’s Mexican Seafood, Barista Botanist, Maverick’s, Dirty Birds Bar & Grill, Cafe Athena, Flamingo and Blenders, among others.

In addition to the food and restaurant gift cards, attendees can look forward to the fun activities and baskets that will be up for auction and raffle.

Activities up for auction include a three-night stay in Borrego Springs in a private two-bedroom casita at Rams Hill. There are also whale watching tours, semi-private surf lessons, Belmont Park tickets, Midway Museum tickets and Cygnet Theater tickets.

Auction items include an inflatable paddle board. A wine tasting class for up to 20 people hosted by Total Wine and More is a new item up for auction this year.

The money raised will be donated to groups like Mission Bay High School’s Kiwanis Key Club and music program, and Pacific Beach Middle School’s Kiwanis Builders Club.

Moore said the Kiwanis club provides Mission Bay High School’s athletic department with trophies and $1,500 scholarships to four Mission Bay High seniors.

At the local elementary schools, the Kiwanians honor students each month and they host the annual Kiwanis Hope of America Award. It is presented to two students at each of the community’s five elementary schools. The Hope of America Award recognizes students who have demonstrated academic accomplishment, leadership and good character.

Other local organizations and events the club donates to include the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Concerts on the Green at Kate Sessions Park and the local police and emergency service appreciation night celebration (P.A.E.S.A.N.).

Moore said he’s looking forward to seeing the community once again come together for this annual event.

“We pretty much take over the whole restaurant now,” Moore said. “It’s people coming together, mingling, getting people to meet new friends or see old friends. We have people from outside the community that might come. It’s just a nice evening to encourage people to bid up.”

Want to go?

“Wine-Down Summer” fundraiser

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16

Where: Broken Yolk Cafe, 1851 Garnet Ave. in Pacific Beach.

Cost: Tickets are $50. Purchase by calling 858-692-0403.

Good to know: This event is for adults ages 21 and up. To learn more, visit kiwanispb.org.