(October 27, 2010 – Littleton, Colorado) – More than 40 different wines will be available to try at the “Grapes to Grad” wine tasting event hosted by the Arapahoe Community College Foundation to benefit student scholarships. The event will be held from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Cafe de France restaurant located at 7301 South Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton.

Lido Wine Merchants in Littleton is donating all the wine for this event and Cafe de France will be providing heavy appetizers.

“This is a great partnership between the ACC Foundation and our local businesses to support students at our College by providing them with scholarships so they can accomplish their educational goals,” said ACC Foundation Director Courtney Loehfelm. “Grapes to Grad is a excellent opportunity for community members to network with one another while supporting a good cause.”

Tickets to the event are $20 per person if purchased by Nov. 8. After Nov. 8, tickets will be $25 per person. To purchase tickets, please contact the ACC Foundation at 303.797.5881 or faculty member Mark Gowen at 303.797.5817. Tickets may also be purchased at the Lido Wine Merchants located at 2529 W. Main Street or online at www.arapahoe.edu/donate.

The ACC Foundation is a charitable, non-profit corporation dedicated to raising friends and funds for Arapahoe Community College. The Foundation partners with donors to support and strengthen the College’s role in serving the educational needs of the community. Each year, the Foundation awards more than $50,000 in scholarships to students. To learn more about the ACC Foundation call 303.797.5881or visit www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/alumni-and-foundation.