Posted: August 29, 2025 9:18 am
Heritage Johnstown and the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA are partnering to present Corks & Cocktails: 15th Annual Charity Wine Auction on Fri., Sept. 12 at 6:00 pm. The auction event, which will be held inside the Community Foundation Oilhouse at Peoples Natural Gas Park, is a benefit for both organizations and will feature rare and collector wines, Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, and other coveted selections.
The live auction will feature a spectacular selection of collector wines, as well as a 15-year-old 107 proof Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. In addition to the auction offerings, four exclusive Heritage Johnstown events will be offered, each including themed cocktails, food, and more for the lucky bidder and their guests:
“These four unforgettable Heritage Johnstown evenings will bring history, style, and storytelling to life,” said Deb Winterscheidt, COO of Heritage Johnstown. “They are a wonderful addition to this memorable evening, which we are thrilled to present once again with the Greater Johnstown YMCA.”
“This is our largest fundraiser for the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA. We rely on the generosity of the attendees and sponsors to help ensure the continued impact in healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility through the Y,” said Ann Gustkey, CEO of Greater Johnstown Community YMCA. “As always, we look forward to offering the event with a shared commitment to bettering both of our non-profit organizations, our missions, and our community.”
Throughout the evening, the bar will offer prestige glasses of vintage wine as well as three signature cocktails exclusively curated for the event by sommelier, April Eyler. A farm to table tasting menu will be served to complement these delightful libations.
George Byich will entertain on acoustic guitar.
Individual tickets are $125 and may be purchased online at www.heritagejohnstown.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available – contact Deb Winterscheidt at Heritage Johnstown, 814-539-1889 x315.
About Heritage Johnstown
The Johnstown Area Heritage Association dba Heritage Johnstown is a non-profit, membership-based organization that preserves and presents Johnstown’s nationally significant stories to the nation. It operates the Johnstown Flood Museum and the Frank & Sylvia Pasquerilla Heritage Discovery Center, and the Wagner-Ritter House and Garden, as well as the Sidney & Rae Goldblatt Johnstown Children’s Museum. Heritage Johnstown also produces various special events throughout the year, including the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival, Last Friday at the Ethnic Social Club and more. For more information on the organizations, its museums and special events, visit www.heritagejohnstown.org.
About the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the Greater Johnstown Community for more than 125 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide.
