5th Annual Corks and Collars Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser

Armitage Bistro in DC Ranch will host the 2013 Corks and Collars Wine Tasting and silent auction fundraiser on October 26, 2013 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.

Scottsdale, AZ, October 14, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Armitage Bistro in DC Ranch will host the 2013 Corks and Collars Wine Tasting and silent auction fundraiser on October 26, 2013 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 Lunch Package (Private tour and tasting at Rombauer Vineyards in St. Helena, CA and private lunch with K.R. Rombauer), rare cases of wine (unavailable commercially and limited to either five or ten case lots), Disneyland passes and hotel stay, New Belgium Fat Tire Cruiser bicycle, Dinner at Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and much more.

“DLRR operates solely on the generous hearts of our volunteers and individual donors,” says Colleen O’Halloran, President of DLRR. “In 2012, our veterinary costs exceeded $190,000 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 private lunch with K.R. Rombauer at the Rombauer winery in St. Helena, California with a personal cave tour and tasting at the winery,” says O’Halloran.

2013 Corks and Collars will be held on October 26, 2013 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Armitage Bistro, Market Street at DC Ranch, 20751 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Ticket prices are $35 each and include wine and beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres and access to all auctions. For more information about Corks and Collars, please call 480.390-6463 or visit www.corksandcollars.org.

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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