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LAS VEGAS – Our city’s most passionate gastronomes and beverage aficionados will gather to enjoy an array of culinary concoctions and beverages at Andson Inc.’s Sharpen Your Senses food and libation paring fundraiser, Sept. 8, 6 – 9 p.m., at Southern Highlands Golf Club Event Lawn, 1 Robert Trent Jones Lane.  The event will feature gourmet food and libation paring stations, each with a culinary item created by award-winning Southern Highlands Golf Club Chef Terry Redihan.  Food items will be paired with a variety of adult beverages including craft beer, hand selected wines and specialty cocktails. The evening will also feature live music and other local entertainment.

Tickets are $100 and include admittance to the event, a commemorative wine glass and sweet treat swag bag.  Sponsorships are available, ranging from $2,500 – $7,500, and include a special VIP tasting. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.andson.org/events.  Event is limited to attendees 21+.

Both wine enthusiasts and novices will enjoy the Libations Wall – choose a numbered cork from the wall for a chance to win a libations package. Purchase a Mystery Bag; these 50 wine carriers are packed fabulous items including vintage wines, premium spirits and exclusive restaurant gift cards. Attendees will also have the opportunity to walk away with specialty items from the Live and Silent Auction packages.

“Sharpen Your Senses is Las Vegas’ premier food and libation paring event.  All funds raised are used locally to provide financial literacy curriculum, homework help, tutoring and hands-on banking lessons to thousands of students in Southern Nevada,” said Sonia Anderson, founder of Andson, Inc

About Andson, Inc.

Andson, Inc. is a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the education level of students by delivering financial literacy, banking, and academic intervention.

Since inception in 2009, the Team has developed innovative, targeted curriculum, emphasizing personal success and social mobility to 50,000 youth across Southern Nevada. 

During the 2015-2016 school year, Andson provided academic assistance and financial capabilities education to over 15,000 students. These services are offered at no cost to families, and made possible by way of grants, donations, and collaboration with organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, After-School All-Stars, Communities in Schools, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Clark County School District, Las Vegas Clark County, Libraries, the LGBTQ Center, the City of Las Vegas, and the City of Henderson. To learn more about Andson, Inc., please visit www.andson.org, www.facebook.com/andsonfoundation, twitter.com/andson_org and instagram.com/andson_org,