Center Club of OC Inspires Hope with Hops & Vines Charity Classic

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A dazzling night is brewing for guests attending the Center Club of Orange County 10th Annual Charity Classic on September 29, 6-9pm. Determined to inspire hope, the Center Club Cares presents Hops & Vines, a beer and wine festival to celebrate the latest research and development supporting ALS and five local charities promoting health, and employment in Orange County.

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According to Richard Ward, the Charity Classic Chairman, winning sous chef culinary creations will be displayed as selected by Lewis Butler, the Center Club's executive chef, along with award-winning wines, favorite craft beers and live music by American Idol contestant Adam Lasher. A highlight will be honoring Victoria Collins, PhD, a wealth advisor legend and philanthropic leader. In 2011, Dr. Collins was given the mantel established by Henry T. Segerstrom, and served as the Center Club Chairman of the Board for three years.

Benefactors from the Hops & Vines event include: Augie's Quest to Cure ALS and the ALS Therapy Development Institute, Anaheim Family YMCA, Center Club OC Cares, Employee Partner Care Foundation, Women Helping Women and the YMCA of Orange County.

Inside the private business, and well-adorned Center Club, guests will sample featured wineries Stags Leap, Penfords, Beringer, Rodney Strong Vineyards, and Davis Bynum. Local favorite Four Sons Brewery headlines the featured breweries including The Brewery, Ballast Point and Cismontane Brewing. Additional sponsorship applications are still being accepted.

The Center Club's signature event is open to the public. Purchase tickets online in advance here, with packages starting at $75 per person ($95 at the door) or by calling (714) 662-3414. Center Club requests cocktail attire. Photography provided by Tony Lattimore.

Founded by heralded Henry T. Segerstrom, Center Club Orange County is located at 650 Town Center Drive, with valet parking available near the prestigious Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Honoree Victoria Collins, PhD
Dr. Victoria Collins, named among the "Nation's 100 Most Exclusive Wealth Advisors" by Robb Report, and for six consecutive years among the "250 Best Financial Advisors in the USA" by Worth magazine. She was honored with the Orange County Business Journal's "Outstanding Women in Business Award." Dr. Collins is a well-known lecturer, speaker and writer. Noteworthy: Center Club Orange County hosted its first wedding in 1985, marrying Victoria to David. In 2011, she was given the mantel established by Henry T. Segerstrom, and served as the Chairman of the Board for three years.

Members of the Center Club Orange County enjoy building business relationships at this exclusive club that provides efficient, high-quality business services, networking and an excellent place to host meetings with a fine-dining experience and great views of the city. Additionally, members may access golf, dining and more across ClubCorp's industry-leading network of more than 300 owned, operated and alliance clubs and special offerings at more than 1,000 hotels, resorts and entertainment venues. Contact Gina Oddo, Membership Director to join the club, 714.662.3414 x: 122.

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SOURCE Center Club Orange County