The 6th Annual Wine Tasting at Walsh is set for Saturday, July 19, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy and Career Tech High School, located at 6935 W. Touhy Ave., Niles, IL.
The theme for 2025 is “The Taste of the USA,” featuring wine selections from California, Oregon and Washington. For $75 per person, guests will enjoy several flights of wine, appetizers, a guided tour of Walsh Academy and chances to win raffle prizes.
Tickets are available online at: https://maryvilleacademy.org/event/6th-annual-wine-tasting-at-walsh/. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services offered at Walsh Academy.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to see the incredible work being done at Walsh Academy while enjoying a fun and relaxing afternoon,” said Dr. Ann Craig, principal of Walsh Academy. “We’re proud to showcase our school and the students we serve, and we’re grateful for the ongoing support that makes our vision possible.”
Walsh Academy serves youth ages 14 to 22 who face academic, emotional, behavioral or intellectual challenges. It is the only school in Illinois and perhaps the nation offering vocational education tailored to students with special learning needs.
The academy has been honored with the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence Award an impressive 12 times, a testament to its dedicated staff and transformative programs.
For sponsorship information, please contact Tina Hock at restivo-hockt@maryvilleacademy.org or call 847-294-1982.
