Exquisite Wines, Delectable Food in Store for Attendees of Winning Futures' Fundraiser

WHAT:

Third Annual Corks & Forks wine tasting event

WHO:

Winning Futures, a school-based mentoring program, in partnership with the Detroit Wine Organizations

WHEN:

Saturday, November 12, 2011 ~ VIP Party 5-7 p.m., Main Event 7-10 p.m.

WHERE:

The Reserve at Big Rock Chophouse, 245 South Eton Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

COST:

$125 for VIP Tickets (includes entrance to both parties), $85 for General Tickets. Tickets available at www.WinningFutures.org.

WHY:

Winning Futures, an award winning school-based mentoring organization, will hold its annual premier fundraising event, Corks and Forks, on Saturday, November 12th. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at the spectacular Reserve at the Big Rock Chop House in Birmingham, Michigan. Winning Futures is partnering with the Detroit Wine Organization to conduct the event which will feature 18 wine distributors serving over 80 different wines. Big Rock Chophouse will be serving a variety of gourmet foods as a strolling dinner.

VIP Party attendees will sample additional high-end and unique wines, along with martinis and a fabulous selection of hors d'oeuvres.

Kristina Marshall, Winning Futures president and CEO, stated: "We are grateful for all of the companies supporting the event like the Metro Detroit Buick GMC Dealers Group (www.buick.com), Crain's Detroit (www.crainsdetroit.com), SRG Global (www.srggi.com), and SHR Partners (www.shrpartnersinc.com). Last year, we sold out both the VIP Party and the General Event. We are on track to do so again this year!"

A silent auction and Pull-A-Cork raffle will also be part of the festivities.