Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens preparing for annual summer party

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The Vindicator/William D. Lewis HAVING A PARTY: Framed in one the baskets that is on display as part of the “A Southern Bash” summer garden party planned by Friends of Fellows Riverside Garden are committee members, from left, Sharon Letson and Becky Tennant and event chair Catherine Powers.

The theme centers around an art exhibit currently on display at the gardens.

YOUNGSTOWN — Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens will host its annual summer garden party at 6 p.m. July 31 at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks.

The event, titled “A Southern Bash,” focuses on the culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry through the exhibit “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art” currently on display at the Gardens.

Guests will enjoy libations and music by the Youngstown Jazz Collective in the Davis Center, followed by a southern buffet in the gardens featuring jazz, and delicacies and delectables catered by YSU Catering.

Tickets are $50 and $75 per person (nonreserved seating) and patrons are $125 per person (shared reserved tables). Reserved tables for 10 are available for $1,000. For ticket information and an invitation to the party, call (330) 740-7116.

To purchase tickets call (330) 740-7116. Reservation deadline is July 24.

Proceeds will benefit the new Gardens Master Plan as well as horticulture education and outreach in the community.

The event is being underwritten by First Place Bank Community Foundation, Fred Martin Ford & Mercedes-Benz, National City — now a part of PNC, the Schwebel Family Foundation and Stoneburner Enterprises.

In charge

Catherine Powers is chairing the garden party, and assisting her are committee members David Armstrong, Deby Clark, Caren Dalton, Mary Hartman, Jan Hubbard, Sharon Letson, Fred Martin, Lily Martucci, Jennifer Milliner, Judy Minto, Margi Napoli, Bob Schulick, Sara Scudier, Becky Tennant, Dolly Vivalo and Gordon Vujevic.

Mill Creek MetroParks staff members providing assistance are Keith Kaiser, Arlene Lanz, Linda Kostko, Julie Pavalko, Norma Roden, Ellen Speicher and Dennis Penner.