Wyoming Valley Children's Association holds several Fund Raising Events throughout the year. Community support for these events is crucial to their success and the success of the agency.

Donations to Wyoming Valley Children's Association can be made to the agency's annual appeal, capital campaign or to one of the events listed below by visiting our Giving Page.

Vin Italia

Event Date & Time: Thursday, November 18, 2010 (6-9 pm)
Event Location: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Since antiquity the Italians have woven the finer things into the fabric of everyday life: exquisite art, sumptuous food and a seemingly endless supply of wine. Modern day urban Italy remains at the heart and center of global influence in high culture, the arts, music, fashion and cuisine.

Experience urban Italy at its best…

Experience Vin Italia at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Presented by The Bergman Foundation

and

Underwitten by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

The evening begins with aperitivo italiano—happy hour Italian style. Aperitivo in Italy is plain and simply aperitivo: A pre-dinner drink, meant to “open” the palate and it gives you a chance to socialize, relax, and nibble as dinner approaches.

After enjoying the unique Italian ritual of aperitivo, join the chefs of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for an impressive stationed dinner in the Season’s Ballroom where authentic regional Italian food featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation will be served and paired with exceptional Italian wine.

Vin Italia guests will enjoy the Mike Stevens Jazz Trio and the fabulous vocal stylings of Mr. Mark Mack and The Mark Mack Orchestra. Mack is best known for his magical Frank Sinatra musical orchestrations, vocal style, professional appearance and charming charisma reminiscent of ‘Ol Blue Eyes live performances.

Enjoy these Featured Stations of Vin Italia…

PARMA PROSCUITTO STATION

Feel like you’re back at your neighborhood salumeria with antique style Italian BERKEL slicer. We will freshly sliced for you some of Italy’s finest Parma Prosciutto as you enjoy a rustic array of antipasti and crisp Italian Breads.

HOUSEMADE FRESH MOZZARELLA STATION

Cow’s Milk Mozzarella is prepared for you as we freshly slice cuts of this succulent mozzarella. It is joined by freshly sliced slabs of vine ripened tomatoes drizzled with First Cold Press Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a display of assorted garden greens.

POLENTA STATION

Stone Ground Yellow & White Cornmeal is simmered for you as you select from your favorite filling to be softly folded together with creamy Mascarpone Cheese & Fresh Herbs.

PASTA STATION

Selection of Italian Pastas freshly tossed with your choice of Slowly Simmered Italian Sausage, Rock Shrimp Bolognese, Wild Mushrooms, Onions, Spring Swiss Chard Sauté and Fire Roasted Pomodoro.

PORKETTA STATION

Porketta Rubbed Split Whole Pig…As a Chef hand picks and slices a wonderfully displayed ½ of a whole Pig rubbed & marinated for 3 days then slow roasted for 8 hours to get that deep crispy skin with succulent meat.

DESSERT STATION

Array of delicately prepared Italian Desserts by various local bakeries and specialty shops.