Angi Bruss Gavin and Joel Gavin—Parties Extra!
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November 7, 2008
PICTURE PERFECT
Joel Gavin, Angi Bruss Gavin, Melinda and Dave Morris, Carole and Ed Kelley were at Faculty House for the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
The Nov. 1 wedding reception of one of NewsOk’s video hosts, Angi Bruss Gavin, and Joel Gavin was at the University of Oklahoma Faculty House. The couple was married at a family wedding in September in Tulsa at the Post Oak Lodge.
The bride wore a beautiful silk purple dress with a tie belt.
Framed pictures of the wedding were on the tables and a wedding video was shown.Two white wedding cakes had icing pictures of the bride and groom.
Among the guests were Carole and Ed Kelley, Amy McRee, Divina and Brian Bruss, Cheryl and Monty Gavin, Brianne and Ben Gavin, Lyndsey and Nathan Gavin and Sherrel Jones. Hosts for the party were the bride’s parents, Ann and Dwight Bruss.
Andrea and Brad Belyeu arrive at the reception. (Photo by David Faytinger).
One of the special cakes at the reception. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Monty and Cheryl Gavin, Joel Gavin, Angi Bruss Gavin, Ann and Dwight Bruss (Photo by David Faytinger).
The Gavins after their wedding. (Photo of one of their wedding posters at the reception by Helen Ford Wallace).
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Parties Extra!—October 28, 2008—Tri Delta Alums Celebrate Oktoberfest
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HOSTS ARE TINA AND ELBY BEAL
Marylee Strange, Juliann Strange, Kimberly Casey, Donna Lowrey, Rhonda Williston were at the Tri Delta party. (Photo by David Faytinger).
The annual Delta Delta Delta Sorority alumni event for members and their husbands and dates was held in the Nichols Hills home of Tina and Elby Beal. The party was indoors and outdoors. Outside heaters were in place.
Decorations included pansies, mums and pumpkins and gourds. Grilled brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad, cobblers and German beer and wine were served.
50 people attended including Rhonda and Jim Williston, Donna and Bart Lowrey, Marylee and Tim Strange, Cindy and Jim Hazelwood, Cindy and Mike Tarpley, Gaye Wilson, Lisa Synar, Beth Brown, Sallie and Wendell Cavin, Melanie and Van Russell, Kimberly Casey, Julie Barry and Teresa and Rick Shavney.
Also Jayne Byford, Ashley Snider, Katie Horne, Leslie Baumert, Kim and Mike Mullins, Marca and Bob Floyd, Claudia Robertson, Virgina and Stan Robertson, Rebecca and Wade Brawley, Linda and Jim Lowe, Melinda Compton, Randi Schoeppel, Lauren Germinario, Morgan Morrissey, Audra Bullard and Juliann Strange.
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Parties Extra!—October 20, 2008—Jade and Art displayed at Cultural Center
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CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE
Flory Mata and Jim Swenson look at the ancient jade collection display. (Photo by David Faytinger).
An art exhibition and opening reception was held at the Latin American Cultural Center in Crossroads Mall and local Latino artists, Alejandro Bagajewicz, Alvaro Posadas, Carlos Tello, Esperanza Saldarriaga, Frank Mutis, Imelda Juarez, Jaime Macias, Laura Berthila Malagon, Melisa Sue Lopez and Rocio Perez gave an exhibition of their art work.
There was live music played by local Latino artists,a presentation of traditional outfits from Latin America and Spain and there was also a Hispanic American Jade collection including several artistic ornaments on exhibit.
Jaime Macias (artist) and Shannon Calderon-Primeau discuss one of Macias’ paintings. (Photo by David Faytinger).
A child admires a painting on display at the Latin American Cultural Center. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Helen Ford Wallace—Parties Extra!—October 19, 2008—Integris Baptist Medical Center Has Dinner
CIRCLES OF EXCELLENCE
The Integris Baptist Medical Foundation Circle of Excellence dinner was held recently at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Dinner entertainment was David B. Hooten and Edgar Cruz and the catering was done by Cheever’s Café.
Award recipients were: Integris Baptist Medical Center Foundation Charles “Bud” Pinkerton Volunteer Leadership Award – Elaine Levy; Harold E. Stansberry Volunteer Leadership Award for Integris Southwest Medical Center Foundation – Nancy Wallace.
Also Integris Rural Health Foundation Dr. Joe L. Ingram Volunteer Leadership Award – John “Steve” Grigsby, D.O.;Foundation Partnership Award – The Mary K. Chapman Foundation ; Corporate Partnership Award – Robins and Morton and Award of Excellence – Becky Rutter.
Becky Rutter received her award from Stanley Hupfeld. (Photo provided).
Helen Ford Wallace—Parties Extra!—Holiday Shower
TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Zack Taylor, Ashley Snider, Kim and Mike Mullins
A dinner and holiday shower honored Ashley Snider and Zack Taylor who were married Oct. 4.
It was in the home of Kirk and Royce Hammons. Co-hostesses were Susan Weaver, Jackie Acres and Jackie Jones.
The buffet table was decorated with a Christmas tree as the centerpiece which was a gift from the hostesses. There was an ornament for every holiday, plus wedding ornaments. The other tables featured different holidays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving and July 4th. Gifts included a Stars and Stripes throw blanket and a pumpkin bowl filled with holiday napkins and cups.
Parties Extra!—Oklahoma City Junior League Mistletoe Market Opens Today—October 17, 2008
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16th ANNUAL EVENT
MISTLETOE MARKET….Eileen Everett and Leslie Kearns staffed the Junior League Mistletoe Market Preview Party at State Fair Park. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
110 local and out of town Merchants checked in at the Cox Pavilion at the State Fair Park for the 16th annual Junior League Mistletoe Market.
Opening at 10 a.m. October 17, people were in line to get a first look at the holiday market featuring gifts, decorations, jewelry, food items and apparel.
Times for the event are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on October 17th; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on October 18th, and noon until 6 p.m. on October 19th.
Elyse Hull is chairman. Committee members include Kirsten Hurley, Kathryn L. Wilson, Regan Raff, Leslie Burford, Franci Hart, E’Shaina Harned, Shannon Moad, Jenifer Stehr, Wendy Mounger, Jessica Ockershauser, Cyndy Hoenig, Amy Logan, Katie Moore, Kimberly Schroeder, Chrissy McLaughlin and Christi Woodworth.
MISTLETOE MARKET….Patty Monbray and Chris Sedlacek staff their booth called My Charmed Life. They are from Chicago. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
MISTLETOE MARKET….Susan Frank and Judy Ferguson were in a shopping mood at Mistletoe Market. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
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Parties Extra!—Sprinkles Cupcakes—October 15,2008
CUPCAKES? YUM!
Dear Readers,
Just so you will know, although OU did not win the football game last Saturday in Dallas, I was there and had the most delicious time anyway.
I had a Sprinkles cupcake.
The Sprinkles web site sells them very well, but mail order must be out of the question, so I have very patiently read about them and held the faith that because there is an Oklahoma City native involved as a founder that a cupcake store would be forthcoming.
But the great people at Moroch Advertising and University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication hosted a Journalism alumni reception at Moroch Partners Oct. 10th for the first time ever.
And they served the wonderful, decorated with an “O” fabulous cupcakes. Jody and Joe Foote (He’s the Dean), Kristen Lazalier (She’s School Development Director) and Rob Boswell (Chief Operating Officer of Moroch Partners) just served lots of them up on a three- tiered stand for all their guests.They had lots of other great party foods too, but the cupcakes added their own special brand of uniqueness.
Jody and Joe Foote and Angie and Ford Sanger at the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication Journalism alumni reception. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Judi Freyer and Lt. Gov. Jari Askins display OU’s Oklahoma Daily. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Dwight Wanken, Kayla Kennedy and Karen and Andy Rieger, front, and Heather Spencer, back, were at the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Toni Hoffman tells about SaraSara cupcakes. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
(But, the best news is that on November 18th, Oklahoma City will have a cupcake bakery. SaraSara opens on that day at 7 NW 9th. They will feature 15 flavors of cupcakes including key lime, chocolate peanut, strawberry shortcake, southern red velvet, vanilla bean and Judge Cannon.
Toni Hoffman’s entire family are owners and they will also have a cupcake bar in Casady Square after the first of the year. They will be open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Actually, on Saturdays, times are 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
I cannot wait….they are guaranteed to be wonderful!)
Helen Ford Wallace, Social Columnist, and wannabe Cupcake Editor
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Parties Extra!—October 4, 2008—Lt. Gov. Askins speaks at Law Auxiliary luncheon
OKLAHOMA CITY BAR LADIES
Jean Ann Robison, Robyn McMillin, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, Cathy Kirk
Members of the Oklahoma City Bar Auxiliary met September 11 at Quail Creek Golf and
Country Club.
Program Vice-President Robyn McMillin introduced Lt. Gov. Jari Askins who talked about her career in politics.
On the menu for the luncheon was Santa Fe chicken, sweet potatoes and pecan pie.
Among those attending were Susan Turpen, Marylin Summers, Carlita Walters, Kay Musser, Sue Goodman, Paula Beverage, Kay Bass and Barbara Brockhaus.
Dana Russell, Sydney Homsey, Paula Beverage
Adra Cheek, Kay Bass, Jean Barnes
