The 11th annual Calvanese Foundation Beer & Wine Festival on July 28 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut, benefited the Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals in the community through donations to charitable causes, organizations and schools. Co-sponsored by Southington’s Worldwide Wine & Spirits, the event featured samples of beer, wine and spirits from more than 50 vendors, with the addition this year of a high-end wine and spirits VIP room. Whalers Brewing Company and Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island each had samples ready for guests.