Holiday Cheer Uncorked to Benefit Georgia's Foster Children

PRNewswire/ -- A crowd of over 150 toasted Angels Over Forsyth, a charity that provides winter clothing and Christmas toys for children in foster care throughout Georgia. Through participation in the wine tasting and raffle ticket sales, the revelry generated $5,735 for the worthy local cause. Sponsored by the Venza Group and hosted by Music for Charities, attendees of the wine tasting/fundraiser enjoyed free hors d'oeuvres and live jazz music from renowned saxophonist Jeff Andrew Simpson and his trio. The indoor/outdoor splendor of the Sage Woodfire Tavern's Garden Room allowed party-goers to take full advantage of the delicious early-October air.

Throughout the evening raffle tickets were drawn. The lucky winners were awarded a wide range of prizes, such as hand-delivered breakfast baskets, designer clothing, hand-crafted jewelry, massage therapy, and a weekend stay at the Escape to Blue Ridge cabin retreat of North Georgia.

Carol Walters, Angels Over Forsyth founder, said the following about her collaboration with the Venza Group and Music for Charities: "I am so excited to have worked with such a great group of folks! I still pinch myself to see if it was so!"

The Venza Group threw the party to celebrate their recent re-branding and relocation to the Colony Park office complex in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Venza Group Team consists of courseware developers, instructional designers, and graphic designers. They serve mid to large organizations through the development of custom training materials.

Community involvement is a central part of the Venza Group's vision. With an authentic commitment to community-wide compassion, the Venza Group frequently contributes to Music for Charities events to benefit organizations including but not limited to Angels Over Forsyth.

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YMCA re: Bethel Park / Lake Lanier in Forsyth County

Our Metro YMCA Association has a huge opportunity to serve thousands of children and familes with an over night camp at Bethel Park/Lake Lanier in Forsyth. Currently our over night camp has a waiting list and many children are missing amazing experiences. The property to be developed is the Corps of Engineers.

The Corps of Engineers has opened a public comment period. After the period, it will decide to lease the property to the Y for the camp development or to Forsyth County for development of a 75 spot RV park. Additional information on the precise plan can be explored at www.friendsofymca.org .

The YMCA has a long history of delivering quality, mission driven inclusive programs. Remember your own Y experience and build upon that for thousands of children whom the Y impacts on an annual basis.

We need your help:
It only takes a few moments to make comments. Comments in support of the YMCA proposal can be submitted at the end of this E-Blast or you may go to the Corps website at: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/pd/pd1.htm

Letters supporting the Metro Atlanta YMCA's proposal are welcome and needed. They may be forwarded to me by Feb.11. Fayette Family YMCA, 215 Huiet Road, Fayetteville, GA, 30215.

Your local YMCA Board, volunteers, members, and staff thank you for your assistance. We appreciate all each of you do throughout our community.