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Welcome to The Buzz, Tallahassee Magazine’s column created to share who’s where and what they’re doing. While we try to flit around with all of Tallahassee’s social butterflies, the Buzz can’t be everywhere. Send the skinny on your next soiree to buzz@rowlandpublishing.com. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
As a “thank you” to all who have supported its work on behalf of companion animals throughout the years, the Leon County Humane Society invited donors and sponsors to a Southern-style Celebration of Compassion, held Oct 6. Frank and Peper Willis welcomed about 200 people to The Barn at the Old Willis Dairy on Centerville Road. With the help of many sponsors, and the exceptional creativity of chair Tracey Van Hook, the grounds were transformed into a party venue, featuring food stations, signature drinks and sweet treats under the enormous oak tree from The Cake Shop and Lofty Pursuits and the bluegrass sounds of Blue & Lonesome. Loving on some foster kittens and puppies who made an appearance at the event were Dana and Bob Brilliante, Dora Hittinger and John Austin, Daryl Green, Martin and Susan Proctor, Rick Kearney and his son, Josh, and Cindy Owen Briley. Local veterinarians were generous sponsors of the event, including Mitch and Malee Potter, new owners of Allied Veterinary Emergency Hosptial; Kevin and Lauren Brumfield, owner of Northwood Animal Hospital and The Animal Hospital & Pet Resort at SouthWood; and Lynn and Hallie Hagood, with North Florida Animal Hospital. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Power of the Purse (POP), United Way of the Big Bend’s women’s leadership initiative, kicked off its 2012–2013 year with a fun “Cupcakes and Beer” fundraiser on Oct. 10 at the home of Susie Busch-Transou. This event featured a variety of beers provided by Tri-Eagle Sales and sampled beer-infused treats. Artistic Confections, Katie’s Cakes & Catering in Havana, Tasty Pastry Bakery and Lucy & Leo’s created and donated unique treats to the event, tallahasseeMagazine.com January–February 2013
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