May
2
Thu
Denim & Diamonds Fundraising Tasting @ Saint Clements Castle & Marina
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Denim & Diamonds Fundraising Tasting @ Saint Clements Castle & Marina | Portland | Connecticut | United States

MARC Community Resources, in partnership with Liberty Bank, will host its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser at the historic Saint Clements Castle in Portland on May 2. Sponsored by Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors, the 11th-annual tasting event will feature more than 15 wine, beer and spirit distributors, a silent auction, live music, passed hors d’oeuvres and stir-fry stations. Event proceeds will benefit MARC Community Resources, a nonprofit organization dedicated to provide assistance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with housing, employment, social and community services.

 

Jun
1
Sat
Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari @ The Beardsley Zoo
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Beardsley Zoo will host its annual Wild Wine Beer & Food Safari on June 1. Guests will have the opportunity to taste food, beer and wine from dozens of vendors while taking in museum exhibits and visiting its many animals. Other entertainment will include live music, games and a silent auction. Presented by Turnpike Spirit Shop & Wine Emporium, participating venues include The Blind Rhino, The Bites Company, Caribe Soul, Dave Grant Caters, Fortuna’s Catering, Garden Catering, Hot Monkey Nuts, Lesser Evil Snacks, Little Pub, Luna Azzurra Italiano, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nuovo Pasta, Open Door Tea, Rose Sisters Chips, Taco Loco, Vazzy’s and more. Opened in 1922, the Beardsley Zoo is Connecticut’s only zoo and is home to more than 300 animals. The annual tasting event is the zoo’s largest fundraiser with proceeds to benefit care of the zoo’s endangered species, expansion of exhibits and educational programming.

Jun
24
Mon
CT Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Jun 24 all-day
CT Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Middlefield | Connecticut | United States

The first of The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) flagship events, the annual CRA Golf Classic & Chef Dinner, is coming up on June 24. The highly anticipated event is fast approaching and will sell out. Join CRA members and trade for a fantastic day of golf and food, as well as an excellent opportunity to network with fellow restaurateurs, vendors and partners. Follow the CRA on Instagram at @ctrestaurantassoc to stay tuned for more details. Visit ctrestaurant.org for more information and sponsorship opportunities. See last year’s highlights here.