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Selby event has guests "pine-ing" for holiday decorations


  • By Maria Amodio
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 30, 2010
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Selby event has guests "pine-ing" for holiday decorations
Debbie Comer admires one of the trees up for grabs in the silent auction.
Debbie Comer admires one of the trees up for grabs in the silent auction.
Diane DeMont and chairwoman Karen LaBonte
Diane DeMont and chairwoman Karen LaBonte
Fred Bigio, Pat Spinelli, Marcella Schuyler and Carol Kreit
Fred Bigio, Pat Spinelli, Marcella Schuyler and Carol Kreit
The
The "Selby's Treasure Island" raffle prize included everything for a beach party, from beach games to rum.
Bob Minehardt and Diane DeMont went in pirate garb for the
Bob Minehardt and Diane DeMont went in pirate garb for the "Treasure Island" raffle prize.
Ann Logan and Tre Michel
Ann Logan and Tre Michel
"Orchids Always in Season," by Sue Scully
Mimi Bourven and John Greco
Mimi Bourven and John Greco
Mike Mclaughlin of Selby Gardens was the MC for the evening.
Mike Mclaughlin of Selby Gardens was the MC for the evening.
Philip and Irene Cuny
Philip and Irene Cuny
Sally Scott and Margarete Van Antwerpen
Sally Scott and Margarete Van Antwerpen
Local artist Gergana Ploskova with her original work,
Local artist Gergana Ploskova with her original work, "Imagine."

 

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