Harmony House, a home for the terminally ill, will be holding their Third Annual Wine & Beer Tasting fundraising event on Friday, October 26th from 6-9 PM at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street in Chicopee. Join friends and family for a fun evening of tasting some new and unusual wines and beers being offered by a variety of distributors and brewers, and munch on delicious food offerings. In addition, there will be non-alcoholic drinks to taste for those who prefer. Local beer participants include the Spencer Brewery (the Trappist Monks from St. Joseph’s Abbey), Amherst Brewing, and New City Brewery, among others. Many wines will be featured from local distributors, including Williams Distributing, and Everest Vodka will be offering samples. As a bonus, Primavera Restaurant from Ludlow, Mass., will be offering food samplings from their menu.

There will be an opportunity to participate in two raffles, including a “Super Raffle,” with prizes such as a flat screen TV, a gas grill, a power wash for your home, and a few surprises. The regular raffle offers many desirable gifts such as golf foursomes, wine baskets, event tickets, and more. Come have fun while also enjoying music from DJ New Image.

Event sponsors include Alden Credit Union, Supreme Roofing of Chicopee, Mercedes Benz of Springfield, Realtor Karen Kirby, Bearingstar Insurance, Pioneer Valley Financial Group, and Allen Media.

Tickets cost $25 per person and are available on the Harmony House website at www.harmonyhousewma.org or by calling and leaving a message at the house at 413-331-5252. Tickets will also be available at the door. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Harmony House currently occupies a small house in Chicopee, which was offered by a local family for use while the organization is in the process of renovating a much larger home in the Aldenville section of the city. Staffed mainly by volunteers of all kinds – nurses, CNA’s, caregivers, companions, and more – Harmony House is totally privately funded through the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Contributions are gratefully accepted at all times.

Volunteers are needed for the direct care of residents, as well as for housekeeping, food preparation, and groundskeeping. For more information, visit the Harmony House website at www.harmonyhousewma.org or call 413-331-5252.