September 5, 2008

Historic train ride and wine-tasting event to benefit youth in Mexico

Joy Engstrom (right), Founder of Elefante Blanco, a charitable organization that benefits youths in Mexico, is all smiles here as she describes the upcoming Elefante Blanco Fundraiser, an Historic Train Ride and Wine-Tasting Event, to fellow Rotary members at the San Jose East / Evergreen Rotary Club luncheon at the San Jose Country Club on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

The Historic Train Ride and Wine-Tasting Event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4. The fun begins at 4:00 p.m. at the park across from the Sunol Train Station, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol, where food and champagne will be served until the restored historic train operated by the Pacific Locomotive Association departs at 6:00 p.m. sharp for its 1 ½ hour round trip to Niles Canyon and back. Riders will be able to view the beautiful scenery on the historic route and enjoy tasting the wine provided by Bonneau Winery of Napa and Solice Winery of Gilroy.

Ticket information and directions are available at (408) 272-7877 and www.elefanteblanco.org. Sponsor tickets are available for $100.00, and regular tickets are available for $60.00.

(Photo/Caption by Thom Harney.)