United Way WLC to Host Wine, Beer Tasting and Silent Auction Oct. 5

SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) will host its third annual Wine and Beer Tasting and Silent Auction on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the TD Bank Center in Springfield. The event will raise money to support local initiatives for women and girls.

“When women in the WLC connect around an idea to improve lives, anything is possible,” said Kathryn Dube, senior vice president at TD Bank and co-chair of the event, which will bring together local wine and beer distributors and restaurants offering a variety of food and beverage options that attendees can enjoy while browsing silent auction items donated by local companies. To RSVP, call ShyReshia Perry at (413) 693-0200.

Sponsors for the event include Berkshire Bank, BusinessWest, TD Bank, Health New England, Springfield Technical Community College, Holyoke Community College, Sodexo, Aaron’s Rent-to-Own, Harry Grodsky & Co., and the Markens Group. Media sponsors include WMAS, WEIB, WMAS Citadel/Cumulus Media Group, and Spanish Radio WSPR – Bomba Radio 1490 and 1270.