The Republic National Distributing Co. has donated $10,000 to support the 2008 Rouge et Blanc wine and food tasting event Saturday, Oct. 18, at the 1911 City Hall Arts and Cultural Center and the Calcasieu Parish Court House. All proceeds from this event benefit the McNeese State University Banners Series. Rouge et Blanc is presented by the McNeese Foundation and the Lake Charles Downtown Development Authority. Carrie Kudla, left, Rouge et Blanc committee member, and Will Fontenot, area manager for the spirit division for Republic National Distributing Co., want to remind everyone that three wine classes and tastings will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 prior to the Rouge et Blanc event that afternoon. Each class costs $10. To enroll in the classes, call the McNeese Banners Series at (337) 475-5123 or go online at www.rougeetblanc.us. McNeese Photo