The Rotary Club of Lake Norman - Huntersville's 14th Annual Wine Spectacular Charity Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2011. The organization has named Hope House as a beneficiary of the proceeds raised that evening. This year's event will be held at the Havana Social Club in Kenton Place. Tickets are now available! Hope House is recruiting volunteers to help with the event as well guests. Visit the website at www.LakeNormanRotary.org for more information as well as sponsorship opportunities.

The Second Annual Lake Norman Food and Wine Festival in collaboration with the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County, has scheduled their charity event on Saturday, October 22 from 12 noon to 6 pm at Kenton Place in Cornelius. Hope House is one of the three selected beneficiaries of this event. If you wish to be a Hope House volunteer for the festival, email Val Daye at valforhopehouse@aol.com. For more information on Lake Norman Food and Wine Festival, visit www.lakenormanwineandfoodfestival.org.

North Carolina Housing Financial Agency Invitational Presentation Reception of Their Energy Efficiency Project at Hope House that memorializes their deceased board member William C. "Bill" Lackey to be held at Hope House in November 2011…more information of the event is on its way and will be open to the media.

Hope House Volunteer Appreciation Event Dinner to be held in November 2011…more information and invitations on its way.

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