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Back row from left, Voncille Harris, Tavonna Harris Askew, Tamika Harris, and front row, Chandler Askew and Kennedy Askew attend the tea party. (Submitted photo)

By Desiree Williams

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day on June 4, Donna Blackmon hosted a tea party at Serenity in Zionsville to benefit her philanthropic efforts through the Power in Purple campaign to fight cancer.

Throughout May and June, 20 women are participating in the American Cancer Societys Power in Purple campaign to raise funds for and awareness of the resources offered from the ACS for cancer patients and families.

Blackmon manages communications and marketing strategies in the Indianapolis Suburban Region for the Womens, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Cancer service lines at IU Health. Although she heard about the Power in Purple campaign opportunity through her contacts at work, she was motivated to participate for personal reasons. Blackmons mother died of lung cancer in 2013.

Just working with the service line I work with and working with the ACS and learning about all of the great programs they offer, its one of those things I wish wed known a little bit more about at the time, she said. So, thats kind of been my driving force is to make sure others are aware of all the resources that they offer.

Each candidate has a target goal of $2,500, and the ACS wants to raise $52,500 by the end of the campaign. Candidates must also wear purple every day during the month of June to raise awareness.

The overall goal would be to erase the pain and suffering of cancer for future generations, which is part of the reason why I hosted the tea party at Serenity, Blackmon said.

She chose to use a Mommy & Me theme to include her two young daughters and their friends. The event included a photo booth, an etiquette lesson from owner Karin Glass, games, crafts, food and tea.

It was so cute, Blackmon said. It just turned out so very well.

Blackmon is still working to reach her fundraising goal before the campaigns closing ceremony in July.

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Mailing address: Chestertown Tea Party Festival, P.O. Box 526, Chestertown, Maryland 21620

Executive Committee: Sabine Harvey President Lamonte Cooke Vice President Susan McRae Treasurer Stephen Lozar Secretary

Organizing Committee: Bonnie Clark Butch Clark Operations John Dolgos Operations Lena Ellwanger Press Joe Holt Artisans Linda Kuiper Artisans Kate Livie Walking Tours, Raft Race Mary Simmons Parade Hope Thomas Food Vendors Steve Atkinson Social Media Marketing, Photography Aundra Anderson Street Party Andy Goddard Programming Juanita Weiczoreck Programming, Colonial Village Patsy Whiteley Information Booth Jane Nevins Costumes

Please use email to reach the festival committee for any specific questions.

Email: General Information: contact@chestertownteaparty.org Street Party: streetparty@chestertownteaparty.org Costumes: costumes@chestertownteaparty.org Food Concession: (Local Non-Profits Only) food@chestertownteaparty.org Artisans: merchants@chestertownteaparty.org Parade: parade@chestertownteaparty.org Programming: programming@chestertownteaparty.org Distance Run: run@chestertownteaparty.org Walking Tours: walkingtours@chestertownteaparty.org

What we do:

Throughout the year, the festival organizers meet a variety of challenges. Some are particular to the Tea Party and many are shared by all non-profit organizations. Among those shared challenges is the need to provide financial stability while accomplishing the groups mission. Over the years, through good times and bad, the organization has maintained an average of just enough money to seed the following years event. We are happy, therefore, when fellow non-profit organizations also benefit from the festival because we have firsthand understanding of the concern for fundraising. About twenty groups make money by selling food to festival-goers. Together, these groups annually make more than $75,000 in funds that are transformed into community services. Consequently, we take pride from the fact that we indirectly contribute to the quality of life we experience in this wonderful place.

Facilitating fundraising, however, is only one facet of the festival. Our mission is to provide a greater understanding of the areas history, which strengthens our local sense of identity and offers a meaningful perspective on our unique past. Throughout the years, thousands of schoolchildren have been inspired to investigate the nations roots because of the reenactment of the Chestertown Tea Party. Our job is heritage education. We understand that with an ongoing infusion of energy and creativity, there is vast potential. We are excited by the possibilities and welcome your help as well as insight.

Producing the festival requires a sacrifice from many, whether money, time, or convenience. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have given throughout the years and who continue to offer their support in innumerable ways.

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Wichita 3:51 p.m. CT June 16, 2017

Rush Limbaugh made the statement, The Left is very afraid of the Tea Party. The Tea Party, to a large extent, is what put President Trump into office.

If voters were not actually members, they emulated Tea Party values and beliefs and voted against continuation of the downfall of America. The Tea Party was organized in opposition to anti-constitutional government and has been effective in educating citizens through the years of how our freedoms were being taken away from us through actions of the Federal government, run by Obama and his minions. Tea Party ideology spread, and in 2016, fed up conservatives rose up and defeated the party behind our massive eight year national disaster, a progressive government attack upon our Constitutional Republic.

The down side is that after we voted Republicans into office in Washington, they, for the most part, have failed to get behind their president and follow through on their promises to drain the swamp and reinstall conservative government.

We have RINOs not only in Foggy Bottom, but in all public offices, posing as conservatives but serving the progressives.

The Tea Party is needed again. I know that Wichita County has always been known as a conservative county as has the state of Texas. Apparently, we have had a massive immigration of progressives from the East and the West Coast bringing their political views with them. Texas conservatives should not have to stand alone against these interlopers! Wichita Falls Tea Party meets every first and third Thursday at Red River Harley Davidson Motorcycle in City View. We need you, You need us!

- David K. Reed, Burkburnett

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The Ed Brown Center for Active Adults is inviting the community to attend A Mad Hatters Tea Party from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at the center in Rancho Bernardo. The event will include fragrant teas, food, waiters, prizes and entertainment in a kooky, congenial atmosphere.

All ages are welcome to attend. The cost is $35 per person or $240 for a table of eight. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults (a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation) and will be used to support the many programs and activities that serve senior residents of Rancho Bernardo and its surrounding communities.

Members of the Greater San Diego Music Coterie will be singing selections from The Sound of Music, accompanied by piano and guitar. Attendees may be invited to sing along with the group while the Mad Hatter reigns over the festivities. Members of the drama department from Escondidos Classical Academy will appear as characters from the much-loved tale of Alice in Wonderland.

Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including most beautiful hat, craziest chapeau and most beautifully decorated table. Participation is optional, but everyone is encouraged to wear a hat.

Title sponsor for the Tea Party is Casa de las Campanas. Additional community partners are needed to sponsor the event, provide sweet treats to eat or donate prizes for the drawing. If you would like to donate or host a table, call the center at 858-487-9324 or visit http://www.edbrowncenter.org for a complete list of available sponsorships. Contributors will receive recognition on the EBC website, in all media releases, in the event program and in on-stage announcements throughout the event.

Advance reservations are necessary and may be made by calling (858) 487-9324 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by coming to the Ed Brown Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive, inside Rancho Bernardo Community Park. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 21.

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