For most San Diegans, winter means coffee stouts, stylish jackets and curling up near decorative fireplaces. To nearly 2,000 homeless veterans, winter takes on a different, more threatening meaning.
On Sunday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m., The Wine Pub will present Winter Wine-derland, a one-stop shop for holiday giving and gift buying. The event will host a pop-up boutique of four local vendors on its outdoor patio alongside twinkling lights and a cozy fire pit. To spread community compassion, The Wine Pub encourages guests to bring gently used jackets, sweaters and blankets to benefit Veterans Village of San Diego, a nonprofit that assists nearly 2,000 homeless veterans, including men and women who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan.
“This spring we collected more than 50 pounds of clothing for Father Joe’s Villages with a similar patio pop-up-and-shop event,” says The Wine Pub Owner Sandy Hanshaw. “These events give our community the opportunity to shop local, give back and enjoy everything our local restaurant has to offer. We hope Winter Wine-derland warms both tummies and hearts.”
Sippers and shoppers will have the opportunity to browse some of the neighborhood’s favorite boutiques without putting down their sparkling wine, including:
Teeter: Modern, handcrafted home and lifestyle boutique;
Point Loma Gifts: Family-owned online gift boutique;
Meg Tyndall Design: Locally sourced clothing, jewelry and accessories; and
Concordia: A garden and gifts shop.
No tickets are required for Winter Wine-derland, but donations are encouraged. The Wine Pub will offer a half-priced glass of sparkling wine for anyone who brings gently used winter wear.
The Wine Pub brings neighbors and friends together for an elegant dining experience in a cozy environment. With an extraordinary selection of handpicked wine, craft beer and gourmet menu, The Wine Pub has quickly become a local home away from home for all those who love living in Point Loma. For more information on The Wine Pub and other community events, visit thewinepubsd.com.