Contact:

Paula Bragg

(410) 243-4000 x236

pragg@biglittle.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland Presents

The 2^nd Annual Holiday Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

WHAT: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland will be hosting the 2^nd Annual Holiday Wine    Tasting and Silent Auction.  Guests will sample many different varietals, listen to    beautiful music and participate in a silent auction-just in time for the holidays!  All wines   sampled will be paired with Sommelier-selected hors d’oeuvres and vintages sampled    will be available for purchase.

WHO: Sheela Murthy, Honorary Event Chair, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland

WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 2009

6:00pm – 8:00pm

WHERE: Gramercy Mansion

1400 Greenspring Valley Road

Baltimore, MD 21153

WHY: The Holiday Wine Tasting supports a great cause.  Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing    the way children grow up in America, and most especially our local neighborhoods.  For    more than 57 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ unique one-to-one mentoring program has    helped children make better choices, remain in school, receive better grades and live    better lives.  The organization provides the friendship of caring adult mentors to    children whose education, health and safety are threatened.  Big Brothers Big Sisters    proves that children, facing overwhelming odds, can thrive when there is just one    positive adult role model who they can count on for guidance and friendship.

TICKETS: Tickets are $75 each/$125 for two

CONTACT: For more information about the Holiday Wine Tasting & Silent Auction or to purchase    tickets, please call (410) 243-4000 or visit www.biglittle.org.

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