Hickory – On Saturday, November 3, from 6 to 9pm, ALFA will host Uncorked, an upbeat, energetic evening of wine and beer tastings, music, artisan eats, chef demos and a feature silent auction. The benefit will be held at Moretz Mills, located at 74 8th Street SE in Hickory.

Guests of ALFA Uncorked will enjoy tastings of a variety of red, white and sparkling wines (also available for purchase or special order), local craft beer, passed hors-d’oeuvres, and a chef demo with seasonal ingredients to complement our selected wine offerings.

With over 100 auction items you are sure to find the perfect gift for the holidays. Items include themed gift baskets: Artisan Cocktails, Lucky Goat and Silver Bells to name only a few. Also featured are passes for the Nascar Hall of Fame, UNC Basketball, and Hard Rock Resort. Local offerings include gift cards to Highland Avenue, Vitality Spa, Rock Barn, Boca and more. Auction items can be previewed and tickets purchased at www.alfainfo.org/uncorked.

Uncorked is sponsored by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Ken Wilkinson & Allen Wood, Cargo Transporters Inc., Life Point/Frye, Fourk, A Woman’s View, Hickory Allergy, L & L Catering, Spanky Jane’s Bunker, Liazzos, and Brown & Neuwirth.

Proceeds benefit ALFA, a 31 year old organization that provides HIV/AIDS prevention and support services in our local community. ALFA is a United Way partner agency.