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🎶 It’s Time To Get Your Tickets!🎶 Join us for the Sweet 16th Wind-Up, Wine Down & Music on Tap at The Kitchen by Vangura (Route 30, North Huntingdon) on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 6:30–10:00 PM. ✨ An Evening to Remember Wine tasting & sales from Bella Terra Vineyard Beer tasting & sales from Quinn Brewing Company Delicious small bites from Salsa Sam’s, Caliente, Cenacolo, Gia Visto, Walnut Grill, …

The Norwin Play It Forward Fund was greatly greatly humbled by a wonderfully generous gift of support to the Sweet 16th Wind-Up/Wine-Down and Music on Tap gala event from Kenny Ross Mazda.  NPIFF’s Tom Steiner facilitated the gift made by Joseph Woleslagle, General Manager of Kenny Ross Mazda, and Event Coordinator and Marketing Assistant Nicole Hayes Ms. Hayes commented, “We we …

Norwin Play It Forward Fund Receives Its First Qualified Charitable Distribution From an Anonymous Supporter

A Qualified Charitable Distribution may be one of the simplest ways to support the Norwin Play It Forward Fund. One generous supporter of the Norwin Play It Forward Fund recently made a $1,000 gift directly from an IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). The donor has chosen to remain anonymous — but wanted us to share the story for …

SO Many “Thank Yous!”

Thank you for making the 15th Wind-Up/Wine-Down and Music on Tap event held this past November another wonderful success, raising just over $10,000 for the work of the fund! Currently, the fund is supporting 25 students taking lessons, will be sponsoring the Winter Percussion Camp this month, and is continuing its funding of an Artist in Residence program which helps …

🎶 Get Your Tickets Now! 🎶

  Join us for the 15th Almost Annual Wind-Up, Wine Down & Music on Tap at The Kitchen by Vangura (Route 30, North Huntingdon) on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 6:30–10:00 PM. ✨ An Evening to Remember Wine tasting & sales from Bella Terra Vineyard Beer tasting & sales from Quinn Brewing Company Delicious small bites from Salsa Sam’s, Caliente, Cenacolo, Gia Visto, Walnut Grill, Saxon Food Ink, Pittsburgh …

Mark your calendar to save the date for the 15th Wind-Up/Wind-Down and Music on Tap event at The Kitchen by Vangura on November 22, 2025 from 6:30 to 10 PM.  Tell your friends to do the same! Ticket information will be posted to the site soon!

Get Your Tickets Now For the 2024 Wind Up/Wine Down and Music On Tap Gala Event!

The 14th “Almost Annual” Wind Up/Wine Down and Music on Tap gala event will take place on November 23, 2024 at The Kitchen by Vangura, offering a night of food, drinks and live entertainment by Good Guys. This year’s line-up will feature a host of local favorites (as of press time), including: Bella Terra Vineyards Caliente Pizza Cenacolo Restaurant Gia Visto Millie’s Ice Cream Pittsburgh …

Thank you for supporting the Norwin Play It Forward Fund at our “Lucky 13” Wind-Up/Wine-Down & Music on Tap Event!

What An Amazing Night! So many people to thank – sponsors, food providers, beverage purveyors, prize donors, and all who attended!  Some attendees have been to all 13 events!  Some attendees were there for the first time and said they’re coming back for next year’s event (November 23, 2024, by the way). Since this week is Thanksgiving, this is the …

Get Your Tickets Today For the 2023 Wind-Up/Wine Down & Music on Tap! Only 9 Tickets Left, and All the Tables Are Reserved!

The Norwin Play It Forward Fund welcomes you to the “Lucky 13th” “almost” annual Wind-Up, Wine-Down & Music on Tap event to benefit the fund.  Make plans to join together with your friends on Saturday, November 18th from 6:30 to 10 PM at The Kitchen by Vangura, 14431 Vangura Lane, North Huntingdon, PA. All seats are $50.  Doors will open …