Helen Winchell, Marti Grizzle, Brittany Franklin, Jensen Wessendorff
Fittingly taking place at The Forest Club, the party wasn't hindered by a bit of soggy weather arbor enthusiasts know rain contributes to healthy tree growth, after all!). It took inspiration from the Amalfi Coast, from the breezy-chic attire to bites like prosciutto-wrapped melon and drinks such as Aperol spritzes.There was a lot to recognize on this night: It's the organization's first big bash since moving to its sprawling new Kinder Campus and upping its annual tree-planting numbers to 70,000-plus.
After a cocktail hour spent browsing the wine and spirits pull and a raffle courtesy of Zadok Jewelers, guests moved to the clay court, transformed by a yellow-and-white-draped tent and a canopy of native trees. Dinner was an Italian spread of chicken caprese, gnocchi and more, and a moving video presentation and paddles-up fundraiser had gala-goers buzzing with excitement as they moved onto the dance floor. The Grooves Band entertained for the rest of the night, and upon departure, guests grabbed an olive tree to plant at home.
Kristopher and Christiane Stuart, and Carrie and Jerry Alexander
Sarah Dallimore, Roxy Yeoh
Gary and Debra O’Neil
Lindsey Carlson, John O’Rourke
Kara Przypyl McIver, Kristen Kupperman
Janice Gregory and Marc Tausend
Joey and Maddie Cleary
Brad Trentham, Lindsey Long
Ryan Dumais, Vanessa Ingrassia
Al Ortiz, Brian Blowers, Slgi Jolissaint, Rhiannon Lear
Austin Smith, Ashley Smith
Will Maywald, Lauren Lothringer
Pamela and Garrett Lindsey
Meredith Symonds, Tom Flaherty
Cyrus Jaganathan, Teresa Lopez
Katherine Pulse, Cheryl King
Jonathan and Kasey Scullion
Jennifer and Greg Coleman
Margaret McCarthy, Mark Gress
Jessie and Gloria Bounds
Katie and Tim Yurick
Katelyn and Trevor McIntosh
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