Women of Wine Charities

Looking for a great dinner spot tonight? 19 has supported WOW Charities for many years and we'd like to do the same for them. From August 1st to September 2nd your dining dollars will go even further because Brasserie 19 is also participating in check out the special menu here https://houstonrestaurantweeks.com/restaurants/2024/brasserie-19-3/

Check out the fabulous menus these restaurants are offering here https://houstonrestaurantweeks.com/
El Meson Restaurant Backstreet Cafe Brasserie 19 , Candelari’s Italiano Savoir Restaurant Oporto Midtown

WOW is looking for volunteers to assist with our event planning and ex*****on so we can raise even more money for the Houston Area Women's Center. Apparently, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, volunteering is also beneficial to your health. Email us at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering and check out the article here: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/volunteering-would-feel-good-even-if-it-didnt-have-health-benefits-but-it-does?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_10651163_nl_Philanthropy-Today_date_20240802&sra=true

Check out this great article in the Houston Chronicle featuring Queen Bee Distilling - one of our Sangria Throwdown sponsors.

Friends who wanted a better vodka launched their own women-owned distillery Houston friends Kim Martin and Catharine Faulconer launch women-owned Queen Bee Distillery with vodka using honey from Thirsty Bee Meadery.

We hope everyone's lives are getting back to normal as the power is restored in most places. We were so lucky Down The Street had power and food to host our WOW Happy Hour last week. A big thank you to Zonin and Down The Street for giving us a place to chill out and enjoy some great food, wine, and company while waiting for our power to come back on after Hurricane Beryl.

Who’s ready for happy hour?!? Save the date for Wednesday, July 10th at 🍷 They recently competed at and we are stoked to show them and some love. Zonin 1821 will be providing a welcome sip, we’ll have raffles for anyone bringing a guest or those who sign up for a membership at this event.

Free parking at Down the Street in their attached lot at 5746 Larkin or their overflow lot at 5734 Larkin. Join us and learn how we raise money for and 💜

We are thrilled to announce we raised $37,000 for 💜 Congratulations to our winners:

Best Dark Sangria: Seth Fair
Best Light Sangria: Mary Dodd/Sandy Epps/Michele Free
Most Creative: Judith PiotrowskI
Judges Choice: Victor Torrijos
People’s Choice: team again! 🥳

Full photo album has been posted to Facebook. Thank you to and for the amazing pics 📸

Thank you to all who came out to support and last night at 💃🏼 Full photos coming soon 💜

The Down The Street Blueberry Devils are ready for Thursday! All our Matador packages sold out, but there are still a few tickets remaining for Thursday’s 🍷🍊🍋 Grab yours now at tinyurl.com/sangria24

Can you believe Sangria Throwdown is next week?!? We can’t wait to see what our creative competitors concoct 🍹 This is a great way to kick off the summer and raise funds for 💜

A few tickets remain! Get yours: tinyurl.com/sangria24

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Rosé and Roses photo album has been uploaded to Facebook. Thank you again to our wonderful sponsors, planners, volunteers and attendees! We loved seeing your hats and floral arrangements. We can’t wait to see you at Sangria Throwdown next month!

What’s your favorite brunch pairing? 🍳 🥂

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🍊 🍋 Meet the Sangria Throwdown competitors 🍋 🍊 We are so excited to have some familiar faces as well as new competitors bringing their creativity to summer’s staple drink: sangria. Join us and these amazing restaurants on June 13th as we raise money for Snag your tickets at the link in bio 💜

Just a few of our members enjoying Derby party 🐎 Join us next week for our May happy hour and learn how you can raise a glass and raise money for 💜

Rosé and roses was so much fun last night! 🌹 Thank you to all who attended - the floral arrangements were gorgeous and we loved getting derby ready while supporting 💜 We hope to see you next week for our May happy hour! 🍷

🍷 May Happy Hour 🍷 Come have a glass and learn more about and how you can help with their mission to help 💜

Temperatures are starting to creep up and that can only mean one thing - our hottest event of the summer is getting closer! Join us June 13th for 🍊🍷🍏🍷🍋

Check out tinyurl.com/sangria24 to get your tickets before they sell out! Members - you received a discounted link via email. Let’s raise a glass and raise money for 🍷

Thank you to our wonderful board members, lifetime members and volunteers who could join us today for Houston Area Women's Center’s annual Believe luncheon. Hearing the updates on the new facilities that will be able to help more was so exciting! The panel discussion of what HAWC, their board and community partners are doing to help increase support and aide to women in need was so emotional. Thank you to all who come to our happy hours and events. Without all of you, we couldn’t provide the financial support to them as we do. 💜

🌹 Rosé and Roses is almost sold out! 🌹 We are down to our last 10 tickets for our May 2nd event. We will even have a derby hat contest to get you ready for the weekend’s derby festivities. During our class, you can add ribbons, feathers and faux flowers to increase your chance of wining! Join us and increase your floral arranging skills while raising money for through Houston Area Women's Center 🌸

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🌹 Just 3 short weeks away from Rosé and Roses and we are so excited to announce the rosés we’ll be drinking from our amazing wine & flower sponsors:

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Tickets available but going fast! Get yours at tinyurl.com/roseticket 🥂

What combo is your favorite? 🐰 🍫 🍷

Thank you to all who attended our International Women’s Day event at Ouisie’s Table and a big shout out to HEB and Ancient Peaks Winery for the amazing wines and conversations!