Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, 790 Little Britain Road North, Quarryville, will hold its annual Vines for Veterans fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 25. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event will feature a variety of vendors, prize drawings and refreshments. The proceeds will benefit multiple nonprofit organizations that support veterans in the local area.

"It's a way for people to kick off the holiday shopping season while supporting a good cause," said Debbie Helm, owner of Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard. "People take pride in it; it feels good to purchase gifts locally instead of shopping online."

More than 25 vendors will set up throughout the property, and Atlas Assistance Dogs will sell holiday arrangements and decorations. The organization will retain 100% of its sales profits, which will support its efforts to expand accessibility to service dogs throughout the country. In addition to highlighting local vendors for Vines for Veterans, Britain Hill will host several local artisans during its regular business hours through the holidays.

Tickets will be available to purchase for a prize drawing at 4 p.m., which will include jewelry, home decor, pottery, artwork and edible goods; each item has been donated by a participating vendor. Food trucks such as On the Roll and 22 bbq will be present to sell refreshments.

This year, Britain Hill will use the funds raised by Vines for Veterans to support two organizations: the Pequea Valley Cemeteries branch of Wreaths Across America and Warriors on the Water Ltd. Wreaths Across America coordinates an annual ceremony to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans as a way to honor their memories and remember their service. Warriors on the Water Ltd. is a nonprofit located in Kirkwood that offers free outdoor recreational services to military veterans and first responders. The organization's goal is to provide relaxing and therapeutic activities such as fishing and kayaking to those who experience trauma or other complications as a result of their service.

"We chose to support these specific organizations as a way to tie Veterans Day into the event's theme, since it also takes place in November," Helm said. Britain Hill will also hold a guest bartending event at its Lampeter location, 1702 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, on Friday, Nov. 17. From 6 to 9 p.m., members of Wreaths Across America will serve drinks and explain the work they do in the organization.

In addition to supporting local nonprofits, Helm coordinates the annual fundraiser to coincide with Small Business Saturday to strengthen the bond between other entrepreneurs in the Southern End. "I know how hard it is and what it takes to run a small business: hard work, long hours and sacrifices we all need to make," Helm said. "Ever since Britain Hill opened, our platform has been to support other local small businesses."

For more information, visit http://www.britainhillvenueandvineyard.com.