Walsh Academy in Niles to host its first wine tasting

Walsh Academy will host its first wine tasting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Niles location, 6935 W. Touhy Ave.

Patricia Cotner Ahern, a local wine expert and director of sales for wines and spirits at Burke Beverage, Inc., will present Old World versus New World wines.

Ann Craig, Walsh Academy principal, expressed her excitement over hosting it for the first time this year. The summer fundraiser, now in its fifth year, was held on Maryville's Des Plaines campus for four years.

“Although we won’t be doing this year’s wine tasting outdoors, doing it in the gym allows us to showcase our school and its transformation,” Craig said. “I invite everyone to join us on July 13.”

Megan Biasco, Maryville's development director, said many of Walsh Academy's supporters look forward to this event.

"This year, the Old World versus New World wines is a unique concept we have not done before,” said Biasco.

For a $50 donation, you can join your fellow wine lovers and enjoy several flights of wine, appetizers, a tour of Walsh Academy and raffles.

Tickets can be purchased at www.maryvilleacademy.org