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A 21st annual Wine, Stein and Dine thank you

The Post Falls Education Foundation would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who helped make the 21st Annual Wine, Stein and Dine fundraiser for creative classroom materials and equipment such a success this year.

Proceeds will go toward funding grant requests submitted by teachers of all grade levels and subjects throughout the Post Falls School District. During the past 20 years, the foundation has raised more than $545,000 for the Post Falls classrooms.

Thank you to our major benefactor sponsor Columbia Bank, grand sponsor Mountain West Bank, wine tree sponsor Washington Trust Bank, followed by sponsorships from Idaho Forest Group, Avista, Knudtsen Chevrolet, Potlatch #1 Federal Credit Union, Sentry Dynamics, STCU, Architects West, Century 21 Beutler & Associates, Post Falls Kiwanis Club, Warren Keene MD, Greyhound Park & Event Center, and Gourley & Associates.

Awards for Best Cold Appetizer went to Purple Onion Catering and Big Bear Deli. Best Hot Appetizer awards were earned by Timber Gastro Pub and Big Bear Deli. Best Overall Appetizer award went to Drummin’ Up BBQ, while Ekness Catering and The White House Grill earned Best Dessert award. Nate’s New York Pizza, Post Falls School District Food Nutrition Program, Uva Tratorria and Stacy Cakes added more fabulous food for the evening.

Thank you to Curtis Orthodontics’ Photo Booth, Bill Bozly and musician friends, and 75 beverage distributors and companies that provided more than 200 different varieties of wines, microbrews and hard ciders. More than 100 business and individual donors contributed to the silent auction, and a crew of dozens of volunteers who return each year helped add to the event’s success.

VALERIE WILCOX

Post Falls Education Foundation board member