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2017 Oregon Polo Classic Raises Funds for Three Local Nonprofits

West Linn, OR. The 2017 Oregon Polo Classic, hosted by Classic Wines Auction, was held July 22 & 23 at the Hidden Creek Polo Club. Guests Jay Mason, Kristina and Jay Wrobel, and Jasmin and Matt Felton enjoyed the festivities from their VIP cabana. Benefiting three local nonprofits (Albertina Kerr, Metropolitan Family Service, and YWCA Clark County), the event featured a two-day polo championship, gourmet food by Art of Catering, Taittinger Champagne, wine tasting with ten Oregon wineries including featured winery Ponzi Vineyards, luxury vehicles from Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo and kids activities. (Photo credit, Andrea Lonas and John Valls)

Guests Victoria Averett, Misty Tompoles, Marya Woldridge, Lindsey Ferguson and Ahnyah Krummenacker prepare for the parade of hats.

John and Lois Tennant enjoy the many amenities of the VIP Cabana at the Oregon Polo Classic with their guests.

Jeanette Heinz and Kiki Hillman arrive in style.

DJ Wilson, President/General Manager at KGW Television, takes in a polo match.

lla Pavlov, a finalist in the parade of hats, awaits the judges’ final decision.

 From Classic Wines:

The Classic Wines Auction supports the good work of Oregon and Southwest Washington organizations by providing funds to pre-selected nonprofit partners benefiting children and families. This year, we are honored to partner with Metropolitan Family Service (MFS), New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children – Portland, YWCA Clark County and Unity Center for Behavioral Health. Proceeds from the 2016/2017 Classic Wines Auction series of events will benefit these five organizations. 

Interested in becoming a Classic Wines Auction nonprofit partner? Learn more here. 

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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