Tropical Tango Party coming in two weeks

QUINCY - The Quincy Valley Historical Society's Tropical Tango Party, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, marks eight years that the Society has been raising funds for heritage education for children.

The Quincy Summer Tropical Tango Party will go from 4-7 p.m. on the landscaped grounds of the historic Reiman-Simmons House.

This event provides Quincy and Crescent Bar with a social event while raising money for the children's educational fund. This money allows all of the children in the Quincy Valley to visit the museum and learn about the early pioneer years in Quincy.

This heritage education experience is arranged through the school district field trip program. The Society also provides materials for them to take home and educational trunks for teachers to use in their classrooms.

"This year we decided to change our theme from wine to Patron Luxury Tequilas, Pyrat Premium Rum and craft beers. We will have tequila masters who will explain and taste you on the different aspects of tequilas and serve hand shaken scratch margaritas or fresh fruit mojitos," said Tropical Tango Party co-chair Mara Jacobs said."

Jacobs noted guests will learn such things as:

• It takes 60 hands to make one bottle of Patron Tequila.
• Aging in oak makes a big difference.
• There is a delicious coffee tequila.

"We will teach and taste you on Silver, Respoda, Anejo and XO Cafe Patron Tequilas," Jacobs said. "We also have infused some Patron Tequilas with local blueberries and fresh pineapple, and they are amazing."

Tapas will be provided by The Grainery and will complement the Tropical Tango theme.

Tickets are available on-line at qvcc@quincyvalley.org, Barb's Place, The Grape and The Grainery. Guests must be 21 or older.

"Plan to attend. You will not be disappointed," Jacobs said. "Sipping delicious margaritas, sampling wonderful food while listening to a great band outside on a beautiful summer evening."

There will be games, a silent auction and an infused tequila blind tasting. The event typically raises $5,000 to benefit children's heritage education.

"We are truly grateful for the support we receive for this event from Quincy and Crescent Bar," Jacobs said.