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Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center

Men, Whiskey & Watches was hosted Dec. 13 at the Edson Keith Mansion


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:00 a.m. December 14, 2018
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It was a night for the guys Dec. 13 at the Edson Keith Mansion.

However, the sixth annual Men, Whiskey & Watches brought together men and women to sip whiskey, savor local bites, socialize with friends and win watches.

The annual event is hosted by the Child Protection Center, an organization that focuses on the prevention, intervention and treatment of abused children. To show support for the mission, guests could purchase a blue bracelet, then hop into a photo opportunity showing off all the light-up bracelets.

Fifteen local restaurants served appetizers and mini entrees, as well as samples from several whiskey brands. For those wanting to indulge, cigars were also for sale. 

To end the evening, Graci McGillicuddy, a presenting sponsor, picked the lucky winner of the Jeep Renegade out of the raffle.

Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
Brooke Rogers and Sheena Maini
Brooke Rogers and Sheena Maini
Mike and Karen Valentino with Executive Director Doug Staley
Mike and Karen Valentino with Executive Director Doug Staley
Suzanne Takerian and Erick Quevedo
Suzanne Takerian and Erick Quevedo
Roger Capote, Co-Chairman Dan Starostecki and Tom Doan
Roger Capote, Co-Chairman Dan Starostecki and Tom Doan
Jarett Yavitz, Co-Chairman Dan Starostecki, Matt Edelson and Jimmy Protigal
Jarett Yavitz, Co-Chairman Dan Starostecki, Matt Edelson and Jimmy Protigal
So Staged set up tables for guests to dine at.
So Staged set up tables for guests to dine at.
Will Ralston painted live art during the evening.
Will Ralston painted live art during the evening.
One lucky winner took home this Jeep Renegade.
One lucky winner took home this Jeep Renegade.
Cornerstone & Co. had a truck at the back of the event.
Cornerstone & Co. had a truck at the back of the event.
Brian and Valerie Jones
Brian and Valerie Jones
Donna Koffman and Daria Spina
Donna Koffman and Daria Spina
Karlenn Peluso and Tatyana Sharoubim Stewart
Karlenn Peluso and Tatyana Sharoubim Stewart
Watches from many different jewelers were for sale and on display.
Watches from many different jewelers were for sale and on display.
Marie Bowman and Sarah Massey
Marie Bowman and Sarah Massey
David Ford-Coates and Brandon McAllister
David Ford-Coates and Brandon McAllister
Brian Mariash and Roger Pettingell
Brian Mariash and Roger Pettingell
Guests were able to sample whiskeys from a variety of different vendors.
Guests were able to sample whiskeys from a variety of different vendors.
Desserts were also available for an after dinner snack.
Desserts were also available for an after dinner snack.
Steve Edwards, Shawn Durrant, Corey Compton and Matt Edelson
Steve Edwards, Shawn Durrant, Corey Compton and Matt Edelson
Daniel Cusack and Brandon Kulpeksa
Daniel Cusack and Brandon Kulpeksa
Julia Dees and Kristin Doyle
Julia Dees and Kristin Doyle
Templeton Rye brought a few different kinds of their whiskey.
Templeton Rye brought a few different kinds of their whiskey.
Guests could both purchase cigars bracelets to support CPC's mission.
Guests could both purchase cigars bracelets to support CPC's mission.
Ryan Tyrrell and Alex Roberts
Ryan Tyrrell and Alex Roberts
Michael Hagan and John Leeming
Michael Hagan and John Leeming
Food and drink stations were set up inside the mansion and on the grounds.
Food and drink stations were set up inside the mansion and on the grounds.
Guests were given a whiskey glass for their samplings.
Guests were given a whiskey glass for their samplings.
Molly O'Brien and Nicole Christie
Molly O'Brien and Nicole Christie
The Co-Chairmen received gifts at the end of the evening.
The Co-Chairmen received gifts at the end of the evening.
Co-Chairman Dan and Nicole Starostecki
Co-Chairman Dan and Nicole Starostecki

 

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