Seen Around Town
by Lynda Millner
Tea by the Sea In the Theatre Arts District 1224 State Street
Santa Barbara, California 93101 (805) 845-1818
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20 June 10am– midnight
Villa Majella founding member and board member Frannie Morehart with her “kids” Marcia, Missy Mueller, dog Honey, and Mitchell and Miny Willmon, all of whom have served on the board or assisted
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illa Majella of Santa Barbara had a stunning venue for its 18th annual Tea by the Sea. Frannie Morehart’s lovely home on Padaro Lane was the setting – truly tea by the sea. Helping were all her “kids” including Marcia Morehart, Missy Mueller, Mitchell Morehart, and Miny Willmon. Besides all the delicious sweets and savories, tea, and cider, there was music by Lynette Gaeona, Jamie Green and The Brambles, a silent auction, and the famous Hawaiian Raffle Trip – eight days at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach in Maui. Executive director Kelly Kennedy gave special thanks to sponsors William H. Hannon Foundation, Frannie Morehart, and many generous merchants. Father Martini from Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria gave a welcome prayer. Some of those enjoying the sea tea were board member John Klink and wife Patty, Alex and Debbie Saucedo (who was on the original board), and board member Roger Willmon. Since 1982, Villa Majella of Santa Barbara has offered housing, support, and guidance to women 18 and older who want to carry their babies to term, but face overwhelming challenges such as homelessness and substance abuse. When they come to Villa Majella, they become part of the family. They contribute to the household and their own sense of well-being by participating in work, school, or job training, volunteering, and household chores. They are also educated in options such as adoption. There is room for six women in Villa Majella’s house, which provides a safe haven for them and their babies.
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Ms Millner is the author of The Magic Makeover, Tricks for Looking Thinner, Younger and More Confident – Instantly. If you have an event that belongs in this column, you are invited to call Lynda at 969-6164.
Villa Majella executive director Kelly Kennedy and office manager Eileen Wright at Tea by the Sea
For information about their support services, call 683-2838 or log on www. villamajella.org.
Singer-Turned-Author at Hahn Hall
Famed opera singer Jessye Norman appeared at the Music Academy of the West in Hahn Hall for a conversation with Jim Svejda of KUSC under the auspices of UCSB Arts & Lectures. As associate director Roman Baratiak said to the audience, “Jessye Norman – what a thrill.” And she was, though she didn’t sing. Instead, she was here to promote her book, Stand Up
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