  {"id":59072,"date":"2014-05-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/june-7-grapes-grain-event-to-benefit-uri-womens-athletics\/"},"modified":"2014-05-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-19T00:00:00","slug":"june-7-grapes-grain-event-to-benefit-uri-womens-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2014\/05\/june-7-grapes-grain-event-to-benefit-uri-womens-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"June 7 Grapes &amp; Grain event to benefit 溏心vlog免费B站 women\u2019s athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"press-release-import\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/130522_Grapes_Artmark.gif\" width=\"167\" height=\"105\" align=\"right\"\/>KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 May 19, 2014 &#8212; An evening of exquisite wines, craft beers and food and a great lineup of auction items are among the offerings at the fifth annual Evening of Grapes &amp; Grain Saturday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tThe event to benefit 溏心vlog免费B站 women\u2019s athletics will be hosted by Lynn Baker-Dooley on the lawn of the president\u2019s house. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u201cThis is a wonderful way to enjoy a spring night on the 溏心vlog免费B站 campus and the best that our local businesses have to offer, all while supporting women\u2019s athletics,\u201d Baker-Dooley said. Dave (溏心vlog免费B站 President David M. Dooley) and I extend a warm welcome to our friends and supporters to join us for a special night that also includes a silent auction and special entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nThe honorary chair is Carolyn Rafaelian, a 2013 溏心vlog免费B站 honorary degree recipient, and founder and creative director of \u2028ALEX AND ANI.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nLead support is being provided by ALEX AND ANI, Carolyn&#8217;s Sakonnet Vineyards, and Teas and Javas. Additional sponsors are: Wakefield Liquors, De Ramel Foundation, Guillaume and Molly De Ramel, Amica, Coventry Lumber, Gencorp, the Ryan Center, Global Spectrum, South County Orthopedics and Woodweavers of Wakefield.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tTickets are $100 per person. Make checks payable to: 溏心vlog免费B站 Foundation. ($50 per ticket is tax deductible). On the memo line, please note Grapes &amp; Grain. For further information and to register, <a href=\"http:\/\/advance.uri.edu\/programming\/events\/athletics\/grapesgrain.htm\">click here<\/a>. To take advantage of this pre-event price, reply no later than May 30. Those who make reservations after May 30, or walk-ins will pay $125. You must be at least 21 to attend.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nFor questions, email <a href=\"mailto:rhammond@foundation.uri.edu\">rhammond@foundation.uri.edu<\/a> or call 401.874.9532. Guests with disabilities who need accommodations should call 401.874.9532 at least three business days in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nHere is a sample of auction items donated by friends and alumni:&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St. Maarten Island Getaway &#8212; At the Simpson Bay Resort and Marina, which includes one-bedroom suite with full kitchen, access to the resort\u2019s spa, casino, tennis courts, fitness center, and more. Valid only week of Sept. 13, 2014. Sleeps four. Donated by William Finnegan  \u2028Value: $3,200\u2028. Opening Bid: $500.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Watch Hill Sunset Picnic for Six &#8212; \u2028A Wednesday evening sunset picnic provided by the Watch Hill Yacht Club. Watch historic racing sailboats cross the finish while enjoying an open bar and lobster roll picnic served up by your hosts, Doug and Lorraine Randall. Based on availability of donor; requires two-week notice. Donated by Doug &#8217;72 and Lorraine M.A. &#8217;78 Randall  \u2028Value: $300. Opening Bid: $150.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Up, Up and Away &#8212; Two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, Alaska or Canada (Hawaii excluded) on American Airlines or US Airways. Must redeem within six months, and give booking request 21 days in advance. No other restrictions apply. Donated by S. Kent and Diane Fannon &#8217;74.\u2028Value: $3,000\u2028. Opening Bid: $500.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>A Day and Night of Newport Delights &#8211;\u2028Home base will be the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel (one-night stay for two includes breakfast). Includes mansion-hopping with all-access Newport Mansion Experience tickets (the Preservation Society of Newport County will also provide a copy of its Newport Mansions book as a special memento). Also includes certificates for Boru Noodle Bar, and Midtown Oyster Bar &amp; Grill. Donated by Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel, Preservation Society of Newport County, Boru Noodle Bar, Midtown Oyster Bar &amp; Grill.\u2028Value $520.\u2028 Opening Bid: $200. <\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>The Perfect Break \u2014 This fall, spend four nights at The Break, Narragansett\u2019s first boutique hotel. Enjoy a heated pool, hot tub, salon and spa, fitness center and retail boutique. 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