Reds, Whites, and Blues Prevail Fundraiser Event

An evening of fine wine, sumptuous tastings, live music and fabulous live and silent auction items will take place on Sunday, August 29 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. during the 9th annual Reds, Whites & Blues event benefiting Prevail, Inc. at the Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel. Prevail is an awareness, advocacy and support program for victims of crime and abuse serving Hamilton County since 1986. Reds, Whites & Blues is presented by Premier sponsor United Package Liquors with WISH-TV and SaucePan Creative serving as Media Partners. Maverick Public Relations is Vintage Sponsor of the event. For the fourth consecutive year, WISH-TV anchor and investigative reporter, Karen Hensel, will serve as emcee as guests enjoy tastes of 80 fine wines and food samples from some of the top restaurants in the Indianapolis area. The following are already confirmed, with many more expected: Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Heavenly Sweets, Kelties, The Melting Pot, Ritz Charles, Sahm's, Wolfie's and Boyd's Fudge. Four first ladies of Hamilton County will serve as the honorary quad-chairs of Reds, Whites & Blues. Liz Brainard, First Lady of Carmel, Teri Ditslear, First Lady of Noblesville, Jana Faultless of Fishers and Barb Cook, First Lady of Westfield will help present Prevail's signature fundraising event of the year. Music will be provided by The Conversation Pieces. Last year's event raised $91,000 for Prevail's programs that served more than 3,000 victims of crime and abuse. The goal for 2010 is $95,000. Event proceeds will benefit Prevail's programs and services with a special focus on adolescent programs. Tickets for this sell-out event are $75 per person and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations may be made Mon.-Fri. at the Prevail office at 1100 South 9th Street, Suite 100, Noblesville, by calling (317) 773-6942 or by logging on to www.prevailinc.com. To inquire about sponsorship opportu