2011 Corks and Collars Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser – October 29, 2011

Event benefits Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue for the rehoming, medical care and rehabilitation of rescued Labrador Retrievers in Arizona.

Scottsdale, AZ, October 25, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Armitage Bistro in DC Ranch will host the 2011 Corks and Collars Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser on October 29, 2011 from 3 PM to 6 PM. All proceeds from the afternoon will go directly to Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue (DLRR) for the rehoming, medical care and rehabilitation of rescued Labrador Retrievers in Arizona.

Guests will sample an array of fine wines and New Belgium beer, and bid on wonderful items from the silent auction including a Rombauer VIP Package (stay, tour and tasting at Rombauer Vineyards in St. Helena, CA), rare cases of wine (unavailable commercially and limited to either five or ten case lots), New Belgium Fat Tire Cruiser bicycle, Par Exsalonce at DC Ranch Market Street spa package, Lazy Dog Ranch (2011 Travel & Outdoors azcentral.com Critic's Pick as Best Out-of-Town Dog-Friendly lodging), hot air balloon rides, wine tastings at several Arizona wineries and much more.

“DLRR operates solely on the generosity of our volunteers and individual donors,” says Michele Hanigsberg, Vice President of DLRR. “In 2010 our veterinary costs exceeded $95,000 and charitable donations from an event like this are very important to keep our rescue open.”

Check the event web site at www.corksandcollars.org/sponsors for a full list of Corks and Collars sponsors. “With the generous help of our event sponsors we will have an exciting event with many unique silent auction items such as a stay at the Rombauer winery Harvest House in St. Helena, California with a personal cave tour and tasting at the winery,” says Hanigsberg.

2011 Corks and Collars will be held on October 29, 2011 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Armitage Bistro, Market Street at DC Ranch, 20751 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Ticket prices are $25 each and include wine and beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres and access to all auctions. For more information about Corks and Collars, please call Michele at 480.390.6463 or Denise at 480.518.4311. Visit www.corksandcollars.org to purchase tickets.

About Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue (DLRR) is an all-volunteer, Federal 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue organization for Labrador Retrievers in Phoenix and most areas of Arizona. In addition to rescue, our volunteers provide medical care and/or rehabilitation for these dogs and then attempt to match them with appropriate, permanent homes. Through public education, we strive to help eliminate pet overpopulation by encouraging the spaying/neutering of pets. Visit www.dlrrphoenix.org.

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Kristine Hoy
602.617.3757
desertlabrescue@gmail.com

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