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SPARCC brings holiday cheer to supporters

The annual holiday luncheon was held Dec. 6.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:26 p.m. December 7, 2022
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SPARCC brought holiday cheer to its supporters during the annual holiday luncheon at Michael's On East on Dec. 6.

"A SPARCCling Holiday Luncheon" brought more than 260 supporters together for a lively luncheon full of festive color and costumes. Guests mingled and sipped drinks while shopping for silent auction items and embracing the holiday spirit. 

As it was a time for giving, guests also arrived with plenty of toys and gifts to be donated to SPARCC's Toy Store program for families in need.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe later belted out holiday tunes for the audience to enjoy. 

Co-chair Andrea Andrus, Katherine Pike and co-chair Maggie Shaw
Photo by Harry Sayer
The luncheon had a festive theme.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Guests looked at theme baskets designed by SPARCC Auxiliary committee members.
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Debbie Rossi and Lisa Bromma
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The luncheon's decor had a festive theme.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Mary Ellen Mancini and Ning Tinsley
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Mary Andrews, Luisa Goldman and Sandy Fulkerson
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"Cake Queen" quartet Debbie Grossman, Michelle Crabtree, Mary Mandl and Sheri Russell
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Carol Herzog and Kathleen Allen
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Sharon Kenworthy and Jennifer Pierson
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Guests dropped off gifts for survivors and families.
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Nancy Creighton and Kay Siebold
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Valorie Pruitt and Bonnie Van Overbeke
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Kathy Emery and Linda Erion
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Carolyn Howard, Lisa Jones and Peggy Atkinson
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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