By: VHFA

April 23, 2009

Tickets for HomeShare Vermont's annual fundraiser, "A Taste of Home," are on sale now.

The event, scheduled for Friday, May 29, 5-8 p.m., is an evening of local food and entertainment all to benefit HomeShare Vermont of South Burlington.

Food will be donated by Leunig's Bistro, A Single Pebble, Three Tomatoes Trattoria, Bevo and Wildtree Products.

There'll be live music by Brett Hughes and Marie Claire, cash bar, silent auction and a drawing from all ticket holders to win tickets to see the Red Sox take on the Blue Jays in Boston on Aug. 30.

Organizers will sell only 250 tickets, so purchase in advance: $35 on your credit card by calling (802) 863-3360. Or mail check to HomeShare Vermont, 412 Farrell Street, Suite 300, South Burlington, VT 05403.

HomeShare Vermont's homesharing and caregiving programs help better the lives of elders and people with disabilities by helping them stay in their own homes while helping others find affordable housing or caregiving jobs.

"A Taste of Home" is underwritten by Main Street Landing, PeetLaw, Merchants Trust Co., and Bemis Appraisal Service.