Food lovers and wine aficionados can indulge in a fantastic meal and a fun social evening in support of a refugee family coming to the Comox Valley.
On March 18 at 5 p.m., the Comox Valley Afghan Sponsorship Team (CVAST) will be hosting a fundraising dinner at 40 Knots Winery.
Chefs Taylore from Lush Valley and James from the Farmer鈥檚 Kitchen food truck will prepare a gourmet three course dinner (set menu served family style). A cash bar service will be available.
鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to come together as a community and help the family of four, two of whom are doctors, to come and settle here in the Comox Valley,鈥� said Joyce Reid, CVAST member and event organizer. 鈥淭his is a hand up not a handout. CVAST will support the family for one year.
鈥淭hey are determined to upgrade their qualifications to meet Canadian standards in order to gain employment and contribute to our community.鈥�
The event will include a silent auction and a special Zoom meeting with the Afghan family. Seating is available in tables of six and friends can book a table together or meet new friends. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at
For more information about the event or CVAST, please email CVASTinfo@gmail.com or join the CVAST Facebook group.
