Give a Little, Feed A Lot!

Don't forget that September is Hunger Action Month. This is a very worthwhile cause with the Atlanta Community Food Bank so please participate in our virtual food drive if you have not done so. Click here to donate now!

Staggering facts about hunger in community:

• Approximately 4.5 million different people receive emergency food assistance from the America's Second Harvest system in any given week.


• 36.4% of the members of households served by the A2H National Network are children under 18 years old.


• 8% of the members of households are children age 0 to 5 years.


• 10% of the members of households are elderly.


• 36% of households include at least one employed adult.


• 12% are homeless.


• 42% of clients served by the A2H National Network report having to choose between paying for food and paying for utilities or heating fuel.


• 35% had to choose between paying for food and paying their rent or mortgage.


• 32% had to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine or medical care.

Will Work for Wine

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS FOR VIP WINE, BEER & COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE!





Grape Crush Productions is seeking experienced volunteers for the
VIP Wine, Beer & Cocktail Experience at Taste of Atlanta on October 10 and 11, 2009.

The popular foodie event features "tastes" from more than 80 of the city's best restaurants, cooking demonstrations from national and local celebrity chefs and live entertainment. The event will take place in an 8-block area of Tech Square located in the heart of Midtown.















A highlight of the 2009 festival is the Wine, Beer & Cocktail Experience, open only to VIP ticket holders over the age of 21. This Experience will feature a series of highly anticipated wine and beer tastings, along with mixology demonstrations, educational seminars and the semi-finals of the Taste of Atlanta Barcraft Competition.
















This full-bodied VIP Experience pairs tasty cuisines with a wide selection of wines from around the world, the best brews and hand-crafted cocktails. Wine and beer enthusiasts and experienced volunteers are encouraged to register to help with this one-of-a-kind event. Volunteers are rewarded with "taste" coupons to enjoy the festival after their shift.



VOLUNTEER:
Interested participants should send an email to info@GrapeCrushEvents.com for more information by September 16th.




TICKETS:
Purchase tickets at www.tasteofatlanta.com, or by
calling 1-877-725-8849.

DISCOUNT:
Use our special discount code GRAPE to save $5 OFF VIP or General Admission advance online tickets!

Taste of Atlanta 2009 promises to dish up flavors to satisfy every taste. So, grab a fork and a glass and prepare to stimulate your mind, body and taste buds!

September is Hunger Action Month

Be a part of the solution. Participate in our virtual food drive, click here to donate now!





Everyone should have enough to eat, but there are many among us who don't. From children and the elderly to the working poor, hundreds of thousands of families and individuals in the Atlanta region are suffering from food insecurity and hunger.

More than 200 Feeding America food banks across the nation will participate in Hunger Action Month, a call-to-action for Americans to get involved in fighting hunger.

As part of Hunger Action Month, the Grape Girls are hosting our first-ever virtual food drive in support of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. So please, give a little to feed a lot! Any amount is appreciated. Click here to make a donation today.

FACT: 93 cents of every dollar donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank goes directly to services in the community to help fight hunger. (ACFB, 2008)

Click here for more information or visit http://acfb.convio.net/grape_girls.

Wine Making Meets Reality TV

Just when you were about to write off reality TV, here's come a new show that will make you think twice!


THE WINEMAKERS gives twelve men and women the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their wildest dreams come true - to become a winemaker. Living in a house and facing various challenges, Big Brother style, the strangers compete for a chance to create and launch their own wine label nationwide. From viticulture and enology, to sales and marketing, the grueling challenges are devised by real world winemakers, as well as top chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs and industry leaders. And they'll be judged every step of the way by some of the toughest critics around.

The stakes are high and the competition is fierce. But in the end, only one will earn the title they all aspire to - only one will become "The Winemaker". The show will begin airing nationwide on PBS in September 2009 during California Wine Month.

Click here for more info.

Cheers!

Get Cooking with Julia Child

Meryl Streep is Julia Child and Amy Adams is Julie Powell in writer-director Nora Ephron's adaptation of two best selling memoirs: Powell's Julie & Julia and My Life in France, By Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme.

Julie & Julia, based on two true stories, intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends until discovering the recipe for success in life - passion, fearlessness and butter!

Don't miss this celebration of culinary legend Julia Child and her impact on an aspiring amateur cook - Julie & Julia opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 7, 2009.

Click here to view the trailer. Click here to tackle some challenging recipes.

Bon Appétit!

Grape Escape: Wine Over Water!

COUNTDOWN

Join a Grape Team: Account Executives Wanted!

Here we grow again! If you are results oriented, dedicated and ready to contribute - we want to talk to you...

Job Snapshot
Location: Based in Atlanta, GA
Type: Independent Contractor
Expertise: Hospitality, Sales & Marketing, Public Relations, Special Events

Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: 5+ years
Contact Information: info@GrapeCrushEvents.com
Ref ID: Account Executive (GCP) – Atlanta

About Us
National Party Starters, a leading event planning, marketing and management firm, is looking to add new talent to our team. The company has built a solid reputation for providing cost-effective marketing programs, special events and consumer promotions to businesses of all types. We currently have career opportunities available within our newest division - Grape Crush Productions (GCP)!

GCP specializes in wine tastings, events, education and excursions. Our mission is to demystify the wine tasting experience, food pairing and selection process making great food and wine accessible to all. As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the team. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you want direct compensation for your efforts, a challenging but fun business environment and no micro-management then this opportunity may be for you!

The Ideal Candidate
GCP Account Executives are extremely polished professionals responsible for the sales, marketing and management of wine tastings, culinary events, travel excursions and special programs across the nation. You will strategically develop and grow our client base within the hospitality, retail, nonprofit, auto and other designated industries. The ideal candidate is considered an industry expert, has a large sphere of influence and existing contacts in our niche markets, as well as a proven track record of growing and developing new business. Sponsorship sales experience is a plus. This is a great opportunity for a full-time career or 2nd income!

For a complete job description, send an email to info@GrapeCrushEvents.com with an overview of your credentials.