Final preparations are being made for Planned Parenthood of Pasadena's most exciting Wine, Women and Shoes to date-a pair of events to be held April 24^th and 25^th, 2008, a two-evening extravaganza benefiting Planned Parenthood of Pasadena's health education programs.

Thursday, April 24^th --- Wine and Shoes 101, is a fun-filled wine seminar where guests can expand their wine knowledge and preview the fabulous Spring and Summer 2008 shoe fashions provided by Nordstrom. Come sip some of the latest offerings from Chase Cellars, Charles Krug, The Gabrielle Collection, Hope & Grace and The Terraces Winery while sampling savory bites from event host Russ Meek, General Manager and Sommelier at redwhite+bluezz in Old Town Pasadena. The MC for the panel of Napa Valley vintners will be redwhite+bluezz's, Marie Meek, voted Best Bartender in the San Gabriel Valley, and Julie Jenanyan, Master Shoemmelier from Wine, Women & Shoes. Tickets for the event are $35.00 per person, and can be purchased on line at http://www.pppasadena.org/. (6:00p.m.- 7:30p.m.)

Friday, April 25^th-Wine, Women and Shoes, is the party of the season. Kick up your heels for this evening of wine tasting from ten of Napa Valley's most esteemed boutique vintners including Adobe Road, I'M, Medusa, Peju Province and St. Supery, food tasting from Choctál, Gale's Restaurant, Green Street Restaurant, El Portal Restaurant, Jones Coffee Roasters, New Moon Restaurant, Kitchen for Exploring Foods, and The Spot; and of course the latest shoe fashions provided by Nordstrom. Guests will also be able to shop at the Nordstrom shoe boutique, and at the silent and live auctions of gifts and services generously donated by local businesses. Tickets begin at $75.00 per person and can be purchased on line at http://www.pppasadena.org/ (6:30p.m.- 9:30p.m.)

"Nordstrom is thrilled to partner with the Wine, Women and Shoes event supporting women's health education in our local community." --Julie Kuns, Nordstrom vice president and regional manager.

The overwhelming response to last year's Wine, Women and Shoes prompted the expansion of this year's event to a two-day affair. Planned Parenthood of Pasadena is elated at the prospect of the shoes and accessories being showcased by a crew of professional models from Nordstrom. It is sure to be a memorable occasion with fantastic friends, fine wine, food and fashion.

"Many women in our community support Planned Parenthood in principle, but haven't had an opportunity to get involved personally. Wine, Women and Shoes is a great occasion to get together with some girlfriends and participate in a night of wine tasting, food sampling and shopping-all while benefiting health education for women in our community." --Sheri Bonner, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Pasadena.

Since 1933, Planned Parenthood of Pasadena has remained committed to its mission of providing broad public access to family planning and reproductive health care through medical services, education and advocacy. Health education that is comprehensive, medically accurate and age and developmentally appropriate is an integral part of PPP's mission.

Tickets are available online at http://www.pppasadena.org/ or call 626.794.5737 ext. 102