Pinehurst will be especially sweet on Saturday, Feb. 9, as the first Wine and Chocolate Affair comes to the village.

Attendees can sip, stroll and shop their way through the village of Pinehurst and also be entertained by local musicians at 20 tasting

Along the way, volunteers of The Arc will pour fine wines for tasting from Triangle Wine, and chocolate samplings and small bites will be offered.

The organizers of the event, Fields and Fairways Inc., announce three chocolatiers from around the country will be in Moore County just for this occasion Little Bits, from Boston; Chocolate Boutique, from Raleigh; and The Secret Chocolatier, from Charlotte.

Tickets for the event are $30 per person in advance, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Arc of Moore County. If any tickets remain on Saturday, the cost is $35.

Tickets are available at participating merchants in the village of Pinehurst, through Triangle Wines (near Kohl's), by calling (910) 687-0377 or online at www.Inside Pinehurst.com.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. at Old Town Realty, next to the old Pinehurst Post Office, and conclude at 8 p.m. Upon check-in, each participant will need to present a valid ID (must be 21 years of age or older) and will receive a wristband, wine glass and a tasting guide identifying each participating business and the selection of sampling locations.