Tickets on sale for TESH benefit

Celebrate Coeur d’Alene and benefit TESH.

The nonprofit is holding a tasting event and auction March 22 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parkside Event Center, 601 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Wines, microbrews, appetizers and desserts will be available for sampling, along with the chance to participate in live and silent auctions and raffles.

Live music will be provided by Ed Graves and Kelly Dunne.

Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door. Prior to the event, tickets can be purchased by calling TESH, (208) 765-5105.

The nonprofit TESH, established 35 years ago, provides support - life and employment skills training, job coaching and counseling, and child development services - to Kootenai County residents with disabilities and their families.

TESH connects its clients with the community — with businesses, service organizations and more — and helps its clients live productive, independent lives.

The tasting benefit will help TESH with one of its greatest challenges, accessing funding in the face of recent state and federal Medicaid cuts that have affected all of the agency’s programs.