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1.The Junior Class of Hopkinton High School will welcome the family and friends of all prom attendees to the Grand March on Friday, May 27th at 4 p.m. in the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center.
2. The Massachusetts chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons Is seeking nominations for its volunteer of the year. The 2011 Andrus Award will recognize outstanding volunteers who make a difference in their communities. The award is named for Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, whose motto was: To serve, not to be served , 111 Milk St. in Westborough, tonight, May 18, from 5:30 to 7. Hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken, summer salads, watermelon, beer, wine, lemonade, ice tea and a tour of the facilities will be offered at this casual, social-networking event. Pre-registered MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International members $10. Others, $20.
4. U.S. Rep. James McGovern will honor eight students, including Thomas Goodell of Hopkinton , who received 2011 appointments to the U.S. Service Academies from the 3rd Congressional District, during a reception on Friday at 6 p.m. at his Worcester office. Goodell, a student at the Advanced Math and Science Academy in Marlborough, has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD . Goodell is an honors student and accomplished athlete, achieving awards and recognition in regional state, and national gymnastic competitions. Besides his participation in humanitarian and extracurricular activities, Goodell has high academic marks and is a member of the first graduating class of AMSA. McGovern will also welcome Goodell's parents, Elizabeth and Todd Goodell of Hopkinton. Besides Goodell, McGovern will honor the other 3rd District 2011 appointees: Ian Boyce of Medway - West Point, Gregory Chaput of Worcester - the U.S. Air Force Academy, Zachary Hall of Worcester - West Point, William Hegarty of Northborough - Naval Academy, Carly Leary of Holden - Naval Academy, Gavin O’Neil of Worcester - U.S. Air Force Academy and Andrew Sullivan of Worcester - Naval Academy.
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Hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken, summer salads, watermelon, beer, wine, lemonade, ice tea and a tour of the facilities will be offered at this casual, social-networking event. Pre-registered MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking
Thursday: Celebrate Windsor's premier wine event, the All Canadian Wine Championships, with a reception at 7 pm, at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. at Tecumseh Road East. The event supports Canada's oldest and largest wine competition and benefits
The proceeds will help the Bloomfield Rotary Club support a number of local organizations such as Camp Onseyawa, Arbor Day tree purchases, Boy Scout Troop 55, international exchange student programs, student-of-the-month awards, The Blessing Room,
St. Joseph's Senior Social Club Meeting, at St. Rocco's School Auditorium. New members welcome. Info 654.2967. May 20: The Justus Fire Company Spring Wine Tasting Fundraiser from 6 to 10 pm Info: Tickets can be obtained by calling the Justus Volunteer
•PBS39, WFWA-DT, will have its 22nd annual World Wine Tasting on Friday at Courtyard by Marriott, 1150 S. Harrison St. The event, which will offer 200 international wines, will run from 6:30 to 9 pm Tickets are $50 or $45 for PBS39 members.
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If you are a wine fanatic, you have many options to satisfy your thirst. But before you choose an option, you should know how to taste wine.
In order to do a proper wine tasting, you need to swish the wine around your mouth. This helps get the most out of your taste buds. Here are more tips in order to taste wine.
Look at the wine color. The more color a white wine has, the more flavor it has and the older it is. You can approximate the age of a red wine by titling the glass and looking at the edge of the wine. The browner it is, the older it is.
Smell the wine by taking one deep whiff. After you do this you want to think about the aroma.
When you taste the wine, you want to consider the first impression, the actual taste once you swish it in your mouth, and the after taste.
Now for the wine tasting options:
You could join a wine club. Wine clubs allow members to pay a monthly fee in order to have a selection or two of wine delivered to their home monthly.
The International Wine of the Month Club offers members selections from two separate boutique vineyards along with a newsletter. You have a choice in the type of membership you select. You can receive two red wine selections, two white wine selections, or one of each. Membership to the wine club starts at $27.95 per month plus shipping and handling. The most expensive membership option costs $63.95 per month plus shipping and handling. The International Wine of the Month Club also offers gift memberships.
The Cellars Wine Club is similar to the International Wine of the Month Club in that you can receive two red wine selections, two white wine selections, or one of each. However, The Cellars Wine Club offers five different membership options. The premium wine club, the west coast wine club, the all about reds wine club, the platinum wine club and 90 plus points wine club. The wine club memberships start at $36.95 with the most expensive being $79.95
Perhaps a wine club isn't up your alley. Maybe a wine cellar is. The idea wine cellar has a temperature of 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit. The cellar should be moderately damp because this helps keep the corks from drying out. Ultraviolet light destroys wine so your wine cellar should be dark. Avoid putting your wine cellar sheds or garages because you run the risk of freezing the wine. Similarly, avoid the attic because the heat could get too extreme. The best place for a wine cellar would be an under stairs cupboard.
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