An annual event since 2014, Wine, Wit, & Wisdom is the largest fundraising event hosted by the Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library. This year’s event takes place at Rochester Hills Public Library on Saturday, April 26, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Guests of the event will enjoy enlightening lectures, dinner, drinks, and can participate in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle to further their support of the Friends of RHPL.
“This is a great evening out for a great cause. ‘Wine, Wit, & Wisdom’ is known for its engaging speakers and this year is no different,” said Cindy Gerstenlaur, Chair of the “Wine, Wit, & Wisdom” committee. “We take care to consider the range of interests of our attendees and want to make sure there is something for everyone. It’s our goal that you walk away having learned something new.”
This year’s topics include handwriting analysis in criminal investigations, roasting coffee at home, life on Mars, a behind-the-scenes look at the Avon Players, the history of Rocheser’s most famous and infamous citizens, and a sneak peek into Discovery Trails, the Detroit Zoo’s newest project. In between lectures, attendees can enjoy an open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks, a professionally catered meal, delicious dessert, and a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Auction items include gift cards to local businesses, top-shelf spirits, jewelry, original art, and packages for local attractions.
The Friends of RHPL is a 501c3 organization and all funds raised support library programming, collections, and services. “As the fundraising branch of RHPL, the Friends have a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at the library and we also get to be everyday library patrons enjoying materials, programs, and services,” said Friends President Ron Meegan. “The hard work that our dedicated team of volunteers puts into this event ensures that we’re able to give as much as we can back to RHPL.”
Registration for “Wine, Wit, & Wisdom” is now open and can be done in person at the library, or online at rhpl.org/friends. Tickets are $80 a person until April 14 and increase to $90 from April 15-April 21 when registration closes. Guests must be aged 21 and over.
“This is a great evening out for a great cause. ‘Wine, Wit, & Wisdom’ is known for its engaging speakers and this year is no different,” said Cindy Gerstenlaur, Chair of the “Wine, Wit, & Wisdom” committee. “We take care to consider the range of interests of our attendees and want to make sure there is something for everyone. It’s our goal that you walk away having learned something new.”
This year’s topics include handwriting analysis in criminal investigations, roasting coffee at home, life on Mars, a behind-the-scenes look at the Avon Players, the history of Rocheser’s most famous and infamous citizens, and a sneak peek into Discovery Trails, the Detroit Zoo’s newest project. In between lectures, attendees can enjoy an open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks, a professionally catered meal, delicious dessert, and a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Auction items include gift cards to local businesses, top-shelf spirits, jewelry, original art, and packages for local attractions.
The Friends of RHPL is a 501c3 organization and all funds raised support library programming, collections, and services. “As the fundraising branch of RHPL, the Friends have a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at the library and we also get to be everyday library patrons enjoying materials, programs, and services,” said Friends President Ron Meegan. “The hard work that our dedicated team of volunteers puts into this event ensures that we’re able to give as much as we can back to RHPL.”
Registration for “Wine, Wit, & Wisdom” is now open and can be done in person at the library, or online at rhpl.org/friends. Tickets are $80 a person until April 14 and increase to $90 from April 15-April 21 when registration closes. Guests must be aged 21 and over.
