Saturday, November 8, 2025
The rosé and pinot grigio flowed at the Malverne Civic Association’s annual wine tasting fundraiser Friday evening.
In years past the event has been held at the Malverne Historic House, the American Legion Hall, and Crossroads Farm. This year, the Civic partnered with the Knights of Columbus hall in Lynbrook to accommodate a growing attendance.
“We have a great selection of wines,” Jennifer Prizzi, president of the Malverne Civic Association, said. “We try to do something different every year and have a different selection for our guests.”
The theme of the evening was “A Night Under the Stars,” with five tents set up for tasting in the Knights of Columbus backyard parking lot. Each tent served a different red and white wine sourced from Cappy’s Warehouse Wine & Spirits, and some tables also offered snacks.
Every attendee received a tasting cup to carry with them to each station. The band T-10 performed live music throughout the event.
“It’s a wine tasting,” Prizzi said. “So you get to sample all the wines and a little more than a sample as we go through the night.”
With the purchase of a $40 event ticket, attendees support both the Civic Association and the Knights.
“The money that we raise goes back into Malverne and the things that the Malverne Civic does for the community, such as the Groundhog Day, Lighting of Malverne, and other events,” Prizzi said.
“We were approached by the Malverne Civic,” Gino Van Haaren, president of the Lynbrook Knights, said. “They said they needed a place to have their event and we were more than welcome to host. It’s a great night.”
The Knights of Columbus served burgers and hot dogs off the barbecue, as well as chips and other treats. Malverne Civic Association tumblers and shirts were also for sale at the event.
