January 13, 2025 7:00 a.m.

The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association has announced that Douglas C.A.R.E.S. has been selected as the charity partner for this year’s Greatest of the Grape event at Seven Feathers Casino Resort on Saturday, February 1st.

A UVWA release said as Oregon’s oldest and most celebrated wine festival, Greatest of the Grape showcases the premier wineries of the Umpqua Valley while raising funds for a deserving local cause.

Douglas C.A.R.E.S. advocates for children and families affected by abuse or neglect. The partnership offers an opportunity to highlight their work while generating financial support through the event’s signature “Wheel of Wine” fundraiser.

As part of the evening, attendees can purchase chances to spin the Wheel of Wine for $25, with each spin offering the chance to win a bottle of wine. These bottles are donated by participating wineries, and all proceeds from the activity will go directly to Douglas C.A.R.E.S.

Douglas C.A.R.E.S. Executive Director Sarah Wickersham said, “We are honored to have been selected as the charity recipient for the Wheel of Wine at this year’s Greatest of the Grape”. Wickersham said, “Our work touches the lives of many children in Douglas County, and we are grateful for the chance to highlight the services we provide while partnering with such an esteemed event”.

The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with early admission starting at 5:00 p.m. To purchase tickets and get more information, go to: https://www.umpquavalleywineries.org/events/