The annual A Taste of Oro Valley food and beverage tasting event organized by the Rotary Club of Oro Valley as a fundraiser was sadly postponed last Saturday due to high winds that made holding the event safely impossible. The event will be rescheduled for a future date.
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Details on Postponement of Annual A Taste of Oro Valley Fundraiser
The A Taste of Oro Valley event is an annual food, wine, and beer tasting fundraiser held by the Rotary Club of Oro Valley. This year’s event was scheduled for Saturday, April 1st, 2024 but had to be postponed due to strong winds.
The winds reached over 30 mph making it difficult to hold the outdoor event safely. As event organizer Linda Stratton, President of the Rotary Club of Oro Valley explained in a letter to the community:
“All of us were looking forward to sharing our Rotary Club’s annual A Taste of Oro Valley Life fundraising event last Saturday, but sadly the strong winds made it impossible to hold the event safely.”
The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Rotary Club’s community initiatives while also showcasing local restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and other food and beverage providers.
The Rotary Club will announce a new date for A Taste of Oro Valley once it is decided. All tickets already purchased will be honored at the rescheduled event.
Options for Those Who Already Purchased Tickets
For those who already bought tickets to the postponed A Taste of Oro Valley event, there are two options:
- Option 1) Hold onto your tickets. Previously purchased tickets will be fully honored at the rescheduled A Taste of Oro Valley event once a new date is set.
- Option 2) Request a full refund. To get a refund, visit tasteoforovalley.org and go to the Contact page. Notify them you would like a refund for your A Taste of Oro Valley tickets. Refunds will be provided promptly.
The Rotary Club asks for the community’s patience. As soon as a new date is chosen for A Taste of Oro Valley, it will be shared on their website and social media pages.
About the Rotary Club of Oro Valley
The Rotary Club of Oro Valley is a local chapter of Rotary International focusing its service efforts on the Oro Valley region.
Some initiatives and community events sponsored by the Rotary Club include:
- Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Monthly highway clean-ups
- Scholarships for high school seniors
- Dictionaries for local elementary schools
Fundraisers like A Taste of Oro Valley help provide funding for these important programs assisting families in need, youth education, environmental protection, and more.
The Rotary Club’s mission is to serve the Oro Valley community and bring positive change. They welcome partnerships local businesses, community organizations, and residents in this effort.
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What to Expect at A Taste of Oro Valley
The A Taste of Oro Valley event is held at a venue like Naranja Park with various local restaurants, caterers, and beverage providers setting up booths to offer tastings. Attendees can sample an extensive variety of cuisines.
Past participants have included:
- The Views Restaurant
- 520 Bar & Grill
- SweetPops
- Foodie Kids Tucson Food Truck
- BKW Farms Vineyard & Winery
- Black Crown Coffee
- Oro Brewing Company
The event features live music, raffles, contests, and special guest speakers. Family-friendly activites are also offered for children.
400-500 attendees come each year to support the Rotary Club’s community initiatives while enjoying a fabulous evening of culinary delights.
Oro Valley Community Support Critical for Event’s Success
The A Taste of Oro Valley event historically draws strong attendance, but the Rotary Club encourages even greater participation from Oro Valley residents and businesses when it is rescheduled.
Benefits of the event for the area include:
- Raises awareness of local restaurants and breweries
- Supports community initiatives helping youth, families, environment
- Brings residents together and stimulates the economy
- Promotes Oro Valley as a dining and entertainment destination
By purchasing tickets or sponsoring the event, community members directly enable the Rotary Club’s programs and grants benefiting thousands of residents.
Attendance and sponsorship will be critical to the success of this vital fundraiser, so keep an eye out for the new date announcement!
Future Plans to Reschedule A Taste of Oro Valley
The Rotary Club of Oro Valley is currently evaluating dates to hold the rescheduled A Taste of Oro Valley event. They plan to announce the new date on their website tasteoforovalley.org and social media pages once it is confirmed.
Key steps in the rescheduling process include:
- Coordinating availability with venues, restaurants, beverage vendors
- Choosing a date that works for the community
- Allowing enough time for marketing of the new event date
- Ensuring proper permits, insurance, staffing, and logistics are in place
The Rotary Club appreciates the public’s continued enthusiasm for A Taste of Oro Valley during this postponement period. This beloved event showcases the thriving food scene in Oro Valley while bringing residents together for a great cause.
The Oro Valley community’s support of the rescheduled A Taste of Oro Valley will be appreciated as the Rotary Club continues “Service Above Self” to those in need!
