A Tasting with Friends: Authors, Spirits, and Small Bites
Benham’s Grove Event Center
February 26, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm
(VIP arrival 5:45pm)
Join the Friends of the Washington-Centerville Public Library at a benefit celebrating local authors, fine wine, craft brews, whiskey and hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of classical guitar at the new, indoor event center at Benham’s Grove! Proceeds from this exciting event will support the expansion of Creativity Commons, as well as other library programs and initiatives.
Ticket Options
General Admission $100
- 4 Tasting Tickets
- Wine – Beer – Whiskey
- Mingle with Local Authors
- Charcuterie Display
- Heavy Appetizers
- Live Classical Guitar Music
- Silent Auction
- Wine Cork Pull
- Souvenir Tasting Glass
- Water
VIP Admission $125
- Early VIP Entry at 5:45pm
- 6 Tasting Tickets
- Premium Wine – Beer – Whiskey
- Mingle with Local Authors
- Charcuterie Display
- Heavy Appetizers
- Live Classical Guitar Music
- Silent Auction
- Wine Cork Pull
- Souvenir Tasting Glass
- Water
Tickets at the Door (if available) are $120
Meet and mingle with local authors, as you enjoy different wines as well as craft beer provided by Heavier than Air Brewing Co and whiskey provided by Freedom Whiskey. Books will be available for sale. This fundraiser is for adults 21 and over, and business casual attire is requested.
Local Authors scheduled to appear
- Mindee Arnett
- Christina Consolino
- Emma Dues
- Meredith Doench
- Erin Flanagan
- Tim Harrison
- Megan Hart (as Mina Hardy)
- Mia Morton Hubbard
- J.E. (Jan) Irvin
- Stevie Ann Kremer
- Katrina Kittle
- Jessica Lemmon
- Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
- Dr. Luther Palmer
- Heather Price
- Teri Rizvi
- Sharon Short
- Jessica Strawser
- Tim Waggoner
Thank you to our Sponsors!
