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The Gilbert Community Center hosted a Mother/Daughter Spring Tea in mid-May with special guest Princess Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.” She made balloon animals as mothers and daughters photo page events calendar — dressed in their Sunday best — sipped on tea and snacked on goodies. For more information on the Town of Gilbert’s events, visit www.gilbertrecreation.com. Photos by Tiera Allen 1. Volunteers Courtney Wright, Amandip Singj and Ally Werner helped keep the event running smoothly. 2. Samantha Farrer with her daughter, Danielle. 3. A tea party-themed necklace came prepackaged with easy instructions for assembly. hearsay monthly meeting 4. Audrey Ballard and Mason Berchman playing with balloon flowers that Belle made for them. 5. Nancy Koberstein teaching her daughter, Jaida, the art of chocolate fondue. 6. Leatrice Marshall and her daughter, Jasmine, enjoying the tea party. 7. (L to R) Kathy Davis, AnnaLeigh Mellentine, Darla Mellentine, Katherine Mellentine and little Byrnlea Mellentine posing for a picture in the official tea party photo studio. 8. Camille Smithson with her two daughters, Noelle (left) and Melanie. 9. The party came fully equipped with adult and kid friendly tea cups. 10. Trang Ong enjoying tea with her daughters Thanh (orange) and Thuy (blue). 11. Madelyn Hartman with the balloon flower that Belle (shown) made for her.
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Nearby News • For News Around Our Neighborhood
June 2013