An Evening Worth $100,000

In April, more than 600 guests enjoyed “An Evening of Wine Fines” at Manchester Community College (MCC). This event featured more than 100 wines and champagnes from around the world, and hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by Manchester Community College’s award-winning culinary arts team. The event raised more than $100,000 for scholarships at the college. Pictured, from left, are: Gene Mazur, president, MCC Foundation; Lillian Ortiz, dean of institutional development, MCC; Kristen Johnson, director of human services, Connecticut Water Co.; Dan Sabia, president of BKM Total Office; Gary Lavigne, attorney, Lavigne, Mark & Rogers, LLC; Scot Haney, meteorologist, WFSB Channel 3; Gena Glickman, president of MCC; Peter Karl, honorary chair of An Evening of Fine Wines and president and CEO, Eastern Connecticut Health Network; and Hans Weiss of Weiss Gallery.