Gregory Poole Marine to Sponsor "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" to Benefit Bear Creek Center

Beaufort, NC, March 14, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Gregory Poole Marine of Beaufort, NC, has signed on to help sponsor “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” an afternoon of live bluegrass music, wine tastings, arts and crafts and more at the Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, NC, to benefit the Bear Creek Center for people with disabilities in LaGrange, NC. The event will take place Saturday, May 10, from noon to 6 p.m.

Gregory Poole Marine (www.gregorypoole.com), with branches in Beaufort, Wilmington and Wanchese, NC, is one of the largest Caterpillar® dealers for marine pleasure-craft engines in North America. Over the past 17 years, the company has seen remarkable growth as the company continues to expand into different aspects of marine service and sales, according to Michelle Emery, marine sales marketing associate.

“Gregory Poole Marine Power is very proud to sponsor RHA Howell Care Center's ‘Kickin Back at the Vineyard’ fundraiser,” Emery said. “They have created a wonderful facility and a place where families can feel confident their loved ones are receiving the best care possible. Their commitment to helping those with disabilities offers a great public service to the community.”

Recording artists Kickin Grass (www.kickingrass.com) will headline the musical part of the day. Billed as “contemporary Carolina bluegrass with traditional roots,” the band has produced two CDs: “Backroads” and “On The Short Rows.” Kickin Grass will be joined by “Digger Foot” and the “Flat Mountain Dulcimers.”

The afternoon will also include an Arts & Crafts Fair featuring the work of North Caroline artists and craftspeople as well as other made-in-North-Carolina products. A live auction is also being planned, including a chance to bid on a collection of antiques. The winery will offer tastings of some of its award-winning wines. Other vendors will be on hand to provide an assortment of food.

“Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard” is also sponsored by WKIX – Kix Country (97.7 FM), Southern Pharmacies, Frema Motors and the Hinnant Family Vineyards, which is the largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina.

Tickets, other sponsorship opportunities and vendor sign-ups are available now. Contact Debbie Valentine at 919-941-0530; dvalentine@rhanet.org. For directions to Hinnant Family Vineyards, visit www.hinnantvineyards.com.

Hinnant Family Vineyards is conveniently located just off I-95 and Highway 70 between Smithfield and Goldsboro.

Bear Creek Center, a member of the RHA Howell Care Center's network, is a non-profit organization that helps people with disabilities lead meaningful lives. For more information visit www.rhahowell.org.

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