SOCIAL LIGHTS/SALLY GERAK HAVEN Board Reception
Bonefish Grill Charity Opening Managing partner Jared Kirkman welcomed nearly 200 supporters ($35 tickets) of the North Woodward Community Foundation to the charity opening of the new Bonefish Grill just west of I-75 on Big Beaver. They socialized big time as they savored house specialties like Atlantic Salmon with Mango Salsa and appetizers like Bang Bang Shrimp®, PEI Mussels Josephine and American Style Kobe Beef Burgers. The North Woodward Community Foundation invests in citizen-driven initiatives that enhance the quality of life for children and seniors in Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Twp., Clawson, Madison Heights, South Redford and Troy.
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1. Terry Merritt (left) of Novi and Carole Winnard Brumm of Bloomfield 2. Mary Ann Lievois of Bloomfield and Dave Sokol of Oakland 3. Danielle Olekszyk (left) of Bloomfield, Martha Moyer of Birmingham and Michelle Gillbert of Farmington Hills 4. Jeanne Towar (left) of Bloomfield and Sue Riley of Birmingham
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Variety’s Chili Mac Cook Off
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Variety’s Chili Mac Cook Off Variety’s new, laid-back event that Colleen Ziegler and David King cochaired is a welcome addition to the January charity calendar. It brought 150 supporters of Variety’s kids ($100 & $150 tickets) to The Townsend ballroom, which designer Jeffrey King had informally decked out with white picnic tables, checkered table cloths, bandanas and straw hats filled with pop corn and botanicals. ‘Twas a perfect setting for the comfort food that took center stage. Doubt anyone was counting calories as they devoured the mac & cheese and chili offerings from Town Tavern, Green Lantern, Birmingham Country Club, The Stand, Be Well, Star Lanes/Emagine Royal Oak, Mimi Choice, Rugby Grill, Peabody’s and Townhouse Bistro. Somehow, amid all the camaraderie and dancing, folks managed to choose a favorite chef’s presentation as did Celebrity Judge Chef Annabel Cohen. Town Tavern’s lobster-laden mac & cheese won both the judge's and the People’s Choice Award. Cohen gave Birmingham CC the nod for its chili and guests gave the chili title to Green Lantern. Many guests burned off some calories line dancing.
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1. Paul and event co-chairs Colleen Ziegler of Bloomfield and David King of Birmingham with David’s sister Rebecca Przybiecki of Howell 2. Lisa Fresard (left) and Judy Stewart of Birmingham 3. Event designer Jeffrey King of Birmingham 4. Sarah Heath (left), Alison Rodney and Christene Roger of Birmingham 5. Christina (left) and Mark Jotanovic with Marla Green and Sarah French of Birmingham 6. Paul and Jan Robertson of Birmingham 7. Variety board president Connie Beckett (left) of Troy, Michael Coyne and Pamela and Len Dilllon of Bloomfield 8. Rick and Penny Persiani of Birmingham 9. Henry Baskin (left) of Bloomfield, Wendy Cox of Lake Orion and Bruce and Debbie Kridler of Bloomfield 10. Karla and Peter Sherry of Bloomfield
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DOWNTOWN
Circle of Friends Preview Party Tom Celani, Bill Roberts and Dennis Mannion chaired the Preview Party for the CARE House. Their decision to hold it at the CARE House facility for the first time was a good call for several reasons. It accommodated a larger crowd (250 supporters at $150 tickets and up) than a private home and it enabled guests to tour the welcoming space where young abuse victims begin the healing 03.14