ATASCADERO — Mechanics Bank has stepped up as a major supporter of the 15th annual Mayors/Kiwanis Winemaker Dinner by donating $2,500 to help underwrite the event. The donation is a significant contribution to the Atascadero Kiwanis Club, which has been hosting the Winemaker Dinner since 2011. Over the years, the dinner has raised nearly half a million dollars for local community projects and charities.

This year’s event is set to take place on June 20 at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero, bringing together local community members, wine enthusiasts, and philanthropists for an evening of fine wine, gourmet cuisine, and fundraising for the club’s ongoing charitable efforts.

The donation was presented in a ceremony attended by key figures involved with both Mechanics Bank and the Kiwanis Club, including Kiwanian Steve Wrightson, the event chairman, and Kiwanian Tom O’Malley. Mechanics Bank staff, including Briton Davis and Gary Borjon, the branch manager, were also present to celebrate the partnership.

Other attendees included Kiwanis Club members Kathy McCarey, Jodi Bloom, Carol Sanderson, and Doug and Trudy Meyer, all of whom are committed to making the event a success each year.

With the help of generous donations from local businesses and community members, the Mayors/Kiwanis Winemaker Dinner continues to thrive as a cornerstone event in Atascadero. The funds raised will go towards supporting various Kiwanis projects that benefit local youth and families.

Tickets for the event are available now, and the community is encouraged to attend and contribute to this annual celebration of philanthropy and community spirit.