The Gala was a smashing success...photos to come!
The gala raised more than $15,000 for the garden operation fund - this money will go towards our internships, student workers, garden maintenance equipment, etc. Thank you all for your support!!
4th Annual Garden Gala
June 14, 2008 5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Hahn Horticulture Garden.
Join us for a wonderful garden party!
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Delicious food, delightful drinks
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Silent and live auction of unusual plants and other garden-related items. Auctioneer services graciously provided by Linkous Auctioneers of Blacksburg!
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Live music by the Celtibillies - unique Appalachian and Celtic fusion
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Dedication of the Meadow Garden
All in the beautiful Hahn Horticulture Garden; especially decorated for the gala! Attire is "dressy casual" (no jeans or shorts please). Cash, check, or credit card accepted for auction items. The Gala is held rain or shine. Tickets are $50 each; Ticket order form here or call 540-231-5970. Order tickets prior to June 7th to receive them in the mail. Later orders, we'll hold them for you. Net proceeds benefit garden operations and educational programs!
Interested in becoming a Gala sponsor? Complimentary tickets come with each Sponsorship level! Contact Holly Scoggins at 540-231-5783 or Dawn Lerch at 540-231-9086.
Gala honorary chair for 2008: Mrs. Peggy Lee Hahn, Blacksburg, Va. Gala honorary hosts for 2008: Wayne and Sharron Sawyer, Suffolk, Va.
Gala Planning Committee 2008: Dawn Lerch, David Pippin, Elissa Steeves, Linda Fiedler, Paul & Sonya Westervelt, Lori Greiner, Stephanie Huckestein, Paul Chumbly, and Holly Scoggins