Thank You from We Heart Seattle

And a good time was had by all

Debuts and Discoveries is now over for 2018. This year Seattle Uncorked, and University Sunrise Rotary had a great fun hosting an array of new beverage vendors along with good food and the band “Ranken File.” All this effort to support “Friends of the Children” but pictures are worth a thousand words.

More photos>https://www.flickr.com/photos/125163167@N05/sets/72157692867151011

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Debuts & Discoveries Partner: Seattle Uncorked

The last 5 years University Sunrise Rotary has partnered with Seattle Uncorked to bring you Debuts and Discoveries, a wine, beer, and spirts tasting event to benefit a local charity. The Rotary Club would not have been able to produce these events without our partnership with Seattle Uncorked.

David LeClaire is the founder of the Northwest’s largest wine club, Seattle Uncorked. Seattle Uncorked is a “social” club for enthusiasts to meet new friends & network with others who love wine, beer, and spirits! Unlike most “wine clubs” whose real purpose is to sell wine, Seattle Uncorked is a resource to learn about fun tasting & social events in the Greater Seattle Metro area.

In its 16th year, Seattle Uncorked also produces their own annual events such as NW Women Stars of Food & Wine, Sexy Syrah, Debuts & Discoveries, Rose’ Revival, The Cabernet Classic, Taste of Oregon, Fresh Hops Festival, and many more. There is no membership fee to join.

Come join the fun and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, with us this year at Debuts & Discoveries. The fun runs from 5-9 pm and you’ll have a chance to find your new favorite wine, beer, spirit or cider! Over 20 local vendors will introduce you to their latest special beverages. When you get hungry, four food trucks will be on hand with a variety of delicious victuals. And the Ranken File Band will entertain with a variety of music; dance anyone?

Where’s all the fun?

Building 30, in Magnuson Park. Enter the park at NE 74^th off Sandpoint Way NE and follow the signs to parking and the hangar.

Buy your $35 tickets online, www.usrotary.org or $40 at the door. Entry limited to 21+. This event is coordinated by University Sunrise Rotary, Seattle Uncorked (www.seattleuncorked.com) and Friends of the Children (www.friendsseattle.org). Proceeds benefit “Friends,” an organization that provides professional mentors to at-risk youth.

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Debuts and Discoveries Thank You from Pres Elect Jim Horrigan

University Sunrise Rotary Club Members, As your President Elect and Debuts & Discoveries Chair, I would like to extend a formal thank you to everyone for our successful 2016 Debuts & Discoveries Event. Everyone in the club participated in some way, from promotion to ticket sales to set-up to cleanup. You showed the power of a group of individuals working toward a common goal.

While the final numbers are not in, it appears we raised $20,000+ at the event. This year’s selected recipient, Oudoors for All, will receive $10,000 for their adaptive cycling program. The remaining dollars will allow our club to have a significant impact in the community and be able to offer support to others in the coming year as the opportunity arises.

I would also like to publicly thank Ed Bronsdon, the Operational Chair, without whom this event could not have taken place. Thanks also to our President, Tim Lenihan, and Nancy Bolin, last year’s Event Chair, who provided me invaluable support throughout the planning process.

Fellow Club Members, take a bow. I am proud to be associated with such a great group of Rotarians; the University Sunrise Rotary Club. Again, you have my heartfelt thanks for your efforts.

Yours In Rotary,

Jim Horrigan, President Elect and 2016 Debuts & Discoveries Event Chair

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Debuts and Discoveries 2016-Photos

Saturday, February 27th, USR sponsored our 5th Debuts and Discoveries event in Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park. Needless to say a good time was had by all. We estimated 700 people would be in attendance with about 80 volunteers. To quote a old phrase, “A good time was had by all”.

In spite of the fun, we must remember that this event was in support of “Outdoors for All Foundation“.

Outdoors for All volunteers managed check in.

More photos, https://www.flickr.com/photos/125163167@N05/albums/72157665325886656

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Debuts and Discoveries 2016: Buy your tickets before 12/31/15

Taste the newest wines, beers, ciders and spirits
Event set for Saturday, February 27 — Hangar 30, Magnuson Park
Tickets available now: https://usrotary.org//debuts-and-discoveries/
Save 25% off the night-of-event ticket price if you buy your tickets before 12/31/15 (they make a great holiday gift)

Please join us — Saturday, February 27, 2016 for a terrific night to support community and taste the newest in local craft beverage makers. Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park (see map) Buy your tickets before 12/31/15 for just $30 and save 25% off the night of event ticket price.

Tastes from the newest Washington state wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries….splendid food from some of Seattle’s best food trucks….purchase exclusive bottles to take home!

University Sunrise Rotary presents a tasting smorgasbord of the latest local beverage creations. Complementing these new flavors in the historic Sandpoint Naval Air Station Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park will be the varied bites of the hottest new food trucks. Purchase bottles of the beverages that you like best as you leave!

The Saturday, February 27, 2016 event’s primary proceeds will support the Outdoors for All Foundation, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities through adaptive recreation activities like skiing, cycling, hiking, kayaking, camping, rock-climbing and more. As executive director for Outdoors for All and as a member of University Sunrise Rotary, I’m doubly pleased to be associated with the 2016 event!