The BIG Wall of Wine

Take a blind selection from a variety of fine wines donated by the local collectors, Distributors and wine makers. With a $20 draw ticket, you could end up with a bottle valued at more than $100!

Hors d'oeuvres and live music.

All proceeds go to help Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest bring life changing friendships to children in our community.

Friday, January 30, 2009

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Urban Wine Works

407 NW 16th Avenue

Portland, OR

For Information contact:

Benna Gottfried

Development Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

503.249.4859 x253

[email protected]

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Submit cover letter with detailed resume that includes dates of previous employment and specific duties and responsibilities by 4:00 pm, February 5, 2009 to 811 SW Naito Pkwy, Suite 410, Portland, OR  97204.

No faxes or electronic submissions accepted. 

Please see www.lcrep.org for job description.

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Show hours are

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