Parties Extra!—August 25, 2008—Red Earth has afternoon party

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on August 25, 2008M at 1:34 pm

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RED EARTH… FUN AND FUND-RAISING AND FEATHERS

Party-goers listen to the information about the auction items. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace.)

Red Earth board members and their friends were in the home of Carleen and Jerry Burger for desserts, wine and champagne.

There was a silent and live auction of artwork including paintings, jewelry, Indian pots and one beautifully- woven shawl. Robin Marsh was the auctioneer.

Guests at the party hear about the auction items. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)

Board members brought special desserts for the party which were judged in the categories of “Best Dessert” and “Best Presentation.” Lou Kerr and Louise Painter won the prizes. Mark Sullivan and Bill Wallace were judges for the competition.

Executive director Connie Yellowman talked about the upcoming Red Earth activities. The 13th annual Allie Reynolds Memorial Golf Tournament is set for Oct. 13 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

The next Red Earth Festival is June 5, 6 and 7, 2009, at the Cox Convention Center.