Circle of Friends was founded in 2002 by Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Circle of Friends’ mission is to provide the voice and structure for those who voluntarily commit their time, talents, and financial assistance to benefit Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.
The W. Sixth Street Circle of Friends was formed in 2007, and held its first wine tasting event in the salon at Studio Palmieri on W. Sixth Street, in the heart of Cleveland’s warehouse district. In 2008, the event moved to the Hoyt Block Atrium on St. Clair in the Warehouse district where over 200 guests enjoyed food from five incredible warehouse district restaurants and wine represented by Heidelberg Distributing Company. In 2010, Taste of Excellence catering took over the “dips” serving, while our “sips” have continued to be provided thanks to Heidelberg!
2011 Honorary Chairmembers
Joe and Meagan Jurevicius
Sips & Dips Chairmembers
Geoff Masten, Event Coordinator
Tom George, Auction & Raffle Coordinator
Jim Traci, Vendor Coordinator
Heidi Baumgart, Marketing Coordinator
Megan Nyerges, Ticketing Coordinator
Dean Harter, Financial Coordinator
Carmello Rego, Sponsorship Coordinator