Living and Giving: Rain doesn't water down Wine Over Water

Kathy Knopp, left,and Gary Shaar sample wines at Wine Over Water.
Kathy Knopp, left,and Gary Shaar sample wines at Wine Over Water.
photo Jim and Karen Chambers pour wine samples for guests at the fundraiser.

' What: Rain didn't stop 2,600 guests from attending the annual Wine Over Water wine-tasting fundraiser on the Walnut Street Bridge on Oct. 3. Ticketholders were able to sample wines from more than 100 wineries and enjoy food from area restaurants.

' Benefits: The eveny raised about $140,00 for Cornerstones Inc.'s historic preservation efforts. A large portion of the proceeds is earmarked for restoration of the 1803 Brown's Tavern.

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