Girls Night Out Scholarship Fundraiser, "A Red Carpet Affair" was held Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Gadsden State Cherokee Center & Arena Sponsors: TDS Telecom, Cherokee Medical Center, Centre Florist, and Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
The doors opened at 6pm, as the ladies arrived they entered on the red carpet with the paparazzi at the entrance. Ladies were given a program and free door prize ticket, with a champaigne glass of "apple juice and sprite" from the fountain. The ladies had a chance to visit with the Vendors and view all the beautiful decoarted Tables.
Music was provided by Gadsden State Community College Mixed Ensemble. Buffet lines opened at 6:30. Caterer was Pat’s Perfection. A delicious meal of Stuffed Pork Loin, Chicken Cordon Bleu, loaded mashed potatoes, french cut green beans, rolls and drinks. Ladies from the community baked and donated cakes for the Cake Dessert Bar – self serve.
Welcome and Entertainment began at 7:00. The long await of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” entered Elizabeth Taylor look-a-like, Janie Minick. She was great. She brought tears and laughter reliving Elizabeth's life story.
Thanks to the following Vendors who provided tonight’s fabulous door prizes Patti Ford Photography, Initial Outfitters, Thirty One, Celebrating Home, Gracy Bug’s Boutique, Family Care Center, Centre Florist, Blue Heron Studio, Scentsy, Cricket’s Linens & Things, Mary Kay, Ideal Weight Loss Clinic, The Willow Tree, Designing Dreams, Merle Norman Cosmetics. Door prizes drawn at random throughout the evening
Cakes were provided by: Joy Perry, Luanne Hayes, Barbara Cochran, Frankie Powell, Johnna Lindsey, Ginger Cobia, Thereasa Hulgan, Susan Hall, Margaret Hillhouse, Lori Harris, Sue Ellis, Lana Evans, Ella Ween Myer, Paula Coggin, Sherian Brashier, Cothran’s Bakery, Johellen Short, Linda Greene
Table Decorators: Ann Snead "The Picnic"; Susan Livingston & Frankie Powell "Days of Wine & Roses"; Shelly George, "The Help"; Sheila Barrett "Afternoon Tea"; Amy McCord, "Diva Girls"; HMCI Alecia McGatha "Steel Magnolias"; Johnna Lindsey "Breakfast at Tiffany’s"; Luanne Hayes "Under the Tuscan Sun"; GSCC Martha Lavender "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend"; Designing Dreams- Sherry Chesnut "The Wedding Planner"; Harris Auction Barbara Harris "Witches of Eastwick"; Fort McClellan Credit Union - Ashley Mobley "Confessions of a Shopaholic"; Kay Davis & Dewandee Neyman "The Greatest Show on Earth"; Shelia Barrett "The Great Pumpkin"; Somer Nowak "Deeply Rooted"; Women’s Club of Weiss Lake "Gone With the Wind"; Women’s Club of Weiss Lake "Hooray for Hollywood"; Anne Shumaker "The Right Stuff"; CCHRC Beverly Moon "Secretariat"; Beverly Daniel & Joan Richardson "My Fair Lady"; Tammy Steed "The Sweet Life"; Johnson RX "The Bee Movie"; Joy Perry "Out of Africa"; Cherokee Medical Center "Swing Time at Cherokee"; The Willow Tree "Pretty In Pink"; April Woodfin "Dinner and a Movie"; Centre Florist "Before the Stroke of Midnight"
The Girls Night Out Scholarship Fundraiser Events are held to raise money for students attending the Gadsden State Cherokee Campus. With your help from previous GNO events, we have been able to raise over $18,000.00. We appreciate everyone's dedication and support!!
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