An Oct. 9 fundraiser called A Celebration of Wine and Food will benefit Toledo Animal Shelter.

The event is set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Manhattan’s, 1516 Adams St. Cost is $35. Attendees will taste four wines accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Raffle items include a 12-bottle wine refrigåerator, one-year wine club membership from Flick’s Package Liquor in Lambertville and cork pulls for a chance to win a variety of high-end wines. There will also be a door prize of wine accessories.

The goal is to raise $1,000 to support the operation of Toledo’s oldest no-kill animal shelter, said event chairperson Kathryn Kelley in a news release. The shelter, a nonprofit organization located in South Toledo, was founded in 1927.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Manhattan’s, by phone at (419) 243-6675 or online at www.toledoanimalshelter.com under events. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information or to make a donation online, visit www.toledoanimalshelter.com.

-Staff Reports

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