'The Mane Event' charity fundraiser includes award to Valley News (Village News Inc.)

TEMECULA – ‘The Mane Event’ promises to be one of Riverside County’s most exciting occasions, held at glamorous Monte De Oro Winery in Temecula on March 29 from 6 until 9:30 p.m.

The annual fund-raising event is open to the public. An evening of entertainment and awards dinner are planned. Awards will be presented to several community members for their outstanding work within the equine community and for their support of Villa Chardonnay Animal Sanctuary, including Julie Reeder, publisher of the Valley News, a newspaper owned by Village News Inc. The exciting evening will be highlighted with a red carpet arrival and amazing live Jazz and Blues from AM Jazz led by Alden Merrill.

In addition to live jazz and blues music, guests will enjoy an elegant dinner and dine on delectable cuisine from executive chef Taylor Harris. Live and silent auctions will showcase original artwork, an autographed guitar from the Rolling Stones, a selection of wines from Temecula vintners, leisure activities, sports memorabilia including a signed boxing glove from Muhammad Ali, and much more.

Villa Chardonnay, one of the nation’s most recognizable and reputable equine sanctuaries, is celebrating 10 years of service to the community this year.

Ticket prices are $79 each with VIP offer as well. For more information, visit

http://www.villachardonnay.org.