ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Youth Outright WNC, Inc. will have a fall wine tasting on Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St.

Sample wine and hors d’oeuvres and learn about the organization’s 2015 plans for LGBT youth in Western North Carolina.

Admission includes a free raffle ticket. Raffle items and gift certificates are being donated by Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe, Merrimon Florist, Make Up at the Grove Arcade and Highland Brewing.

Send RSVPs to Executive Director Jim Faucett via email at jim.faucett@youthoutright.org or call 828-772-1912.

info: youthoutright.org.

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