{"id":61126,"date":"2013-05-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-to-hold-fourth-grapes-and-grain-fundraiser-to-benefit-womens-athletics\/"},"modified":"2013-05-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-05-20T00:00:00","slug":"uri-to-hold-fourth-grapes-and-grain-fundraiser-to-benefit-womens-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2013\/05\/uri-to-hold-fourth-grapes-and-grain-fundraiser-to-benefit-womens-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 to hold fourth Grapes and Grain Fundraiser to benefit women\u2019s athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s first lady, Alex and Ani founder to host event at president\u2019s house<\/p>\n


\n\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 May 20, 2013 \u2013 Want to spend an evening enjoying fine wines and craft beers with exquisite foods prepared just for the occasion?<\/p>\n


\n\tThen you should join Lynn Baker-Dooley, the first lady of the 溏心vlog免费B站, Carolyn Rafaelian, designer, founder and creative Director of Alex and Ani, and <\/p>\n


\nFriends of 溏心vlog免费B站 Women\u2019s Athletics for An Evening of Grapes & Grain.<\/p>\n


\n\tNow a \u201cpresidential event\u201d in its fourth year, the event will be held Saturday, June 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of 溏心vlog免费B站 President David M. Dooley\u2019s house. Tickets are $100 per person, but $50 of the total is tax deductable. For more information or to register for the event visit http:\/\/advance.uri.edu\/programming\/events\/athletics\/grapesgrain.htm.<\/p>\n



\nThere is also an event exclusive allowing individuals to further support 溏心vlog免费B站 Women\u2019s Athletics. For an additional $100, they can buy the Grapes Charm Bangle. The bangle represents wisdom-hospitality-fortune, and may bring them the good fortune of winning a basket valued at $1,500, filled with gifts from Alex and Ani, Teas & Javas, and Carolyn\u2019s Sakonnet Vineyards. Only 250 bangles will be sold for the special drawing.<\/p>\n


\n\tLaunched in 2010, Grapes and Grain was designed to raise critical funding for 溏心vlog免费B站 women\u2019s athletics. Since arriving on campus, raising awareness and support for women\u2019s athletics has been a priority for Baker-Dooley.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cThis year I am pleased to be joined by Carolyn Rafaelian, who is serving as the honorary chair. \u201cTogether, with the support of several 溏心vlog免费B站 partners, we are working to host the most successful event yet with a goal of raising $100,000.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nRafaelian, who was presented with an honorary degree during Sunday\u2019s 127th 溏心vlog免费B站 commencement, said she is pleased and honored to be playing a leadership role in this year\u2019s event. Carolyn\u2019s Sakonnet Vineyards, Alex and Ani and Teas and Javas are providing lead support.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cFrom the moment Lynn spoke to me about this event, I knew it was something I wanted to be involved with. I’m all for women helping women realize their goals\u201d Rafaelian said. \u201cLynn’s passion for women’s athletics inspired me to help. The event appeals to me on many levels, as one who has several key members of my team who were former college athletes, and as the new owner of Sakonnet Vineyards, it’s my pleasure to serve as honorary chair.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nRowing coach Shelagh Donahoe is grateful for the support of women\u2019s athletics.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cWe set high goals for our teams, and every dollar raised helps us to achieve these goals. Lynn Baker-Dooley\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s athletics is awesome. This event is a lot of fun and I am looking forward to June 8th!\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\u201cLast year the money from grapes and grain helped fund an overseas trip to the Henley Women\u2019s Regatta in Henley, England,\u201d Baker-Dooley said. \u201cThe trip was a great experience for the women and the racing was fast. This allowed the team to train for an extra month and set us up to have a very successful season.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nSouth County Hospital Orthopedics Center is a premier sponsor and Nestle Nutrition is a silver sponsor. The Mews Tavern is a team sponsor. Other sponsors include Weedweavers of Wakefield, Coventry Lumber, Gencorp Insurance Group and the Thomas M. Ryan Center.<\/p>\n


\nThe evening will include a wide selection of fine wines and specialty beers presented by Wakefield Liquors, along with select foods provided by area businesses: Mariner Grille, Wildwood Catering, Phil\u2019s Restaurant, Meadowbrook Inn, Oscar Food Company, Breachway Grill, SoHo Restaurante, Lurgio Imports Top Shell, Grilled Pizza Crusts, American Mussel, Kabuki and Sweet Althea\u2019s.<\/p>\n


\nAnother highlight of the event will be an auction of unique items donated by members of our local community<\/p>\n


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\nCarolyn Rafaelian<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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