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Tea and Tablescapes
Canterbury UMW Event Includes Food, Fashion Show
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To: Marguerite From: Over the Mountain Journal 823-9646 ph, 824-1246 fax Date: April 2014
Those attending a recent fundraiser in Mountain Brook had a chance to see beautifully decorated tables and sample Southern-style snack food. The Canterbury United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women held its Tea and Tablescapes fundraiser April 6. Event officials said the fundraising goal was met to help UMW continue to support local and international charities for women, youth and children. Those attending the Tea and Tablescapes event could bid on silent auction items and browse the offerings in the cash and carry room. All items were donated by local artists, merchants and church members. During the tea, guests got a closeup look at the tablescapes created by UMW members.
Becky Rollins, Martha Davis and Madelon Rushing.
The event also included an upbeat fashion show presented by Shoefly of Homewood. The food for the tea was prepared by Canterbury’s on-staff caterer, Debbie Lofton. The Southern-style snack foods included banana bread, pimento cheese sandwiches, chocolate sugar cookies, almond bar cookies,
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chicken salad tarts and sweet tea. Organizers said they are looking forward to next year’s event. Those attending this year’s event include Andrea Gage, who modeled fashions from Shoefly, Bronwyne Chapman, Allison Litton, Kelly Robicheaux, Natalie Towery, Becky Rollins and Madelon Rushing. ❖
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Organizers of the annual First Light Gala made so many changes to the event this year that they had to change the name. The 2014 First Light Gala Remix was held April 5 at Old Car Heaven. With the theme “Homeward Bound: Support the Journey,” the 16th annual event helped raise money to support First Light, the community’s only shelter accessible to women and their children 24 hours a day. Organizers said they selected this year’s theme because proceeds from the gala will support First Light programs that empower homeless women to overcome barriers to independence and self-sufficiency and help them provide stable homes for themselves and their children. Darri Scott and Melissa Brisendine were co-chairmen of the event, which was planned and coordinated by volunteers. An ice sculpture by Chef David Bromley Ice Sculptures and the First Light Sunrise signature drink help set the festive mood. Jamie Sandford, vice president of First Light’s board of directors, was master of ceremonies. Friends of First Light enjoyed food by Iz Catering and beverages donated by Robert Mondavi Winery, Cathead Vodka and Good People Brewing Company. Downright provided music. A program featuring a performance by Martha’s Troubles and Wynter Byrd’s photography helped remind guests about First Light’s important work to proJamie Sandford, master of vide hospitality and ceremonies.
Above: From left: Mark and Cindy Coyle and Blair Sandford. below: Debbie McCorquodale and Nancy Skinner. Photos special to the Journal
hope. Those attending include Debbie McCorquodale, Nancy Skinner, James Phillips, Carolyn King, Laurie Brantley, Marilyn Gross, Mark Coyle, Cindy Coyle, Blair Sandford and Marva May. ❖