Over 100 Bottles of Wine Up for Grabs at Rotary Club of Greater Bend's Annual Raffle

The event serves as a primary fundraiser to support youth activities, scholarships, and community programs.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Rotary Club of Greater Bend will hold its annual Wine Raffle on March 13, 2026, at Aspen Hall in Bend. The raffle has been a club tradition for more than 20 years and is often referred to as an "instant wine cellar" because the prizes are awarded all at once. The drawing will feature a grand prize of more than 100 bottles of wine, as well as eight second prizes consisting of a case of wine each.

Why it matters

The Rotary Club of Greater Bend Foundation, established in 1994, provides financial support for scholarships, international projects, and youth activities, as well as specific community programs like the Latino Community Association and the J Bar J Anti-Trafficking project. The wine raffle is a major fundraiser for these important initiatives.

The details

Every member of the Rotary Club of Greater Bend is responsible for donating a bottle of wine to the drawing each spring. Recent versions of the event have netted just under $25,000 for local charitable causes. The grand prize winner in 2025 was Sharon Gueck, and other case winners included Bess Goggins, Carol Podwils, Sandy Corbari, Brad Bailey, Keith Otani, Natasha Henderson, Jeanie Dumont, and Mark Schang.

  • The Rotary Club of Greater Bend will hold its annual Wine Raffle on March 13, 2026.
  • The drawing will be held at the annual Charter Night event on March 13, 2026.
  • The event begins at 8 p.m. at Aspen Hall, located at 18920 NW Shevlin Park Road.

The players

Rotary Club of Greater Bend

A local Rotary club that serves as part of Rotary District 5110, which includes 61 clubs and nearly 3,000 members. The club focuses on humanitarian service and ethical standards, including a long-term campaign for the global eradication of polio.

Rotary Club of Greater Bend Foundation

A 501(c)3 organization established in 1994 that provides financial support for scholarships, international projects, and youth activities, as well as specific community programs such as the Latino Community Association and the J Bar J Anti-Trafficking project.

Bre Barrett

Manages the J Bar J Anti-Trafficking project, a recipient of the Rotary Club of Greater Bend's fundraising efforts.

Lucia Barragan

Represents the Latino Community Association, a recipient of the Rotary Club of Greater Bend's fundraising efforts.

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What’s next

The drawing for the wine raffle prizes will take place at the Rotary Club of Greater Bend's annual Charter Night event on March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The Rotary Club of Greater Bend's annual wine raffle is a long-standing tradition that serves as a major fundraiser for the club's foundation, which supports important community initiatives and programs, including scholarships, youth activities, and efforts to combat human trafficking and support the Latino community.