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Guests spend A Night in Vienna for Hibiscus Children BY CHRISTINA TASCON
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Karen O’Brien, Cathie Callery and Brenda Lloyd
A Night in Vienna at The Moorings Club offered a glamorous evening of sparkling champagne and stunning attire from friends and supporters of the Hibiscus Children’s Center. Everyone made sure they looked their most marvelous at this “best party with a cause,” noted committee person Raquel Tilton. Tilton’s ex-mother-in-law, LaVaughn Tilton, was the founder of the Hibiscus Children’s Center. Raquel took on the challenge a few years ago to help put on a benefit which stood out among the many events on the yearly social calendar. Tilton and Linda Teetz spoke about the glittering affair as a way to “build friends, strengthen the support and raise as much money for the cause” as possible.
It was also a way for guests to celebrate the holiday by dressing in their best formal attire. “This is the event that you look for your dress all year long,” said Roni Fustus. Debbie Bedell and HCC’s Event’s Director, Angela Astrup, said they hoped to raise at least $200,000 at the event. With over 160 items that Linda Teetz secured for the auction, it was certainly possible. The two main items in the live auction which had everyone buzzing were the golf clubs and bag signed by golf great Phil Mickelson and a stunning six-carat diamond bracelet valued at over $12,000. Also offered was a raffle for a gold Hibiscus necklace donated by John Michael Matthews Fine Jewelry to be drawn at the end of the night. Toby Turner was bidding on a possible Christmas present for his wife.
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