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A Taste for Art helps Children & Families First

Sponsors (l-r) Jessica Bain and Donna Repass and event coordinator Marcie Urgo pose for a picture during A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware to benefit Children & Families First. BY DAN COOK
Dan Cook
October 22, 2014
Mitzi Ash of Mitzi Ash Silks displays a scarf for Kari Ainsworth. Ash specializes in silk painting on scarves, pillows, wall hangings, framed art and cards. BY DAN COOK
Pam Bounds-Seemans, the self-proclaimed wild woman of art, displays her works made from her favorite colors, jewels, studs, glitter and figures. BY DAN COOK
Heidi Lowe, right, of Heidi Lowe Gallery in Rehoboth, shows her work to Kate Cannon, left, and Gina O'Keefe. BY DAN COOK
Heidi Lowe of Heidi Lowe Gallery in Rehoboth displays one of her fine works of jewelry for sale at the event. BY DAN COOK
Shown are just some of the one-of-a-kind items from Margaret Gielis of the Craft Connection. BY DAN COOK
Margaret Gielis of the Craft Connection displays some unique items. BY DAN COOK
Wes Stack displays a wide range of items made in a clay medium with different firing techniques. BY DAN COOK
Sponsor Dave Repass, right, shares a smile with Karen Sposato. BY DAN COOK
Chris Parks, left, and Doug Ruley of Bluecoast Seafood Grill served some delightful dishes of smoked salmon salad and chipotle tuna with apple slaw. BY DAN COOK
Having a good time at the event are (l-r) Dave and Paula LaPenta and sponsors Rick and Sheree Berl. BY DAN COOK

Several local artisans, restaurants and a touch of live jazz came together at Indy Hall at Independence Oct. 11, to raise funds for Children & Families First, a nonprofit social services agency that serves thousands of children and families across Delaware.

Artists who participated were Back Bay Art Glass, Heidi Lowe, James Kinnett, Jane Knaus, Kathy Buschi, Kevin Fleming, Kim Klabe, Mary Morton, Mitzi Ash, Pamella Bounds-Seemans, Patti Backer, Margaret Gielis and Wesner Stack. Restaurants that contributed to the event were 1776 Steakhouse, Bethany Blues, Bluecoast Seafood Grill, Cultured Pearl, Espuma, Frank & Louie's Italian Specialties, Mariachi, Off the Hook and Touch of Italy.

Supporting sponsors were Angerstein's, Building Supply Depot, The Dental Group, Fabulous Faces, Fine Line Websites and Consulting, French + Ryan Inc., Kids Cottage, Metz Capital Management, PATS Aircraft Systems, Mr. Phillip Jackson, Sussex Eye Center, State Farm, Stephen & Company Salon and Spa, and Ocean Atlantic.

Underwriters were 16 Mile Brewery, Atlantic Liquors, The Back Porch Cafe, Banks Wines & Spirits, Delaware Distilling Company, Eastern Shore Coffee & Water, Zebra Ristorante and Taylor's Toffee.

Children & Families First serves over 30,000 children and families each year in Delaware. The dedicated team of staff and volunteers deliver over 30 comprehensive social service programs throughout the First State. The services are child-centered and family-focused, forming a comprehensive continuum of quality social, educational and mental health resources.

For more information about Children & Families First, go to www.cffde.org.

 

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