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Powell Gardens – Fifth annual Under a Harvest Moon

September 22nd was the date for Powell Gardens’ fifth annual Under a Harvest Moon, “A Farm to Table Dinner.” Lory and Kevin Childress served as chairmen of the event which will benefit the youth education programs at Powell Gardens. Chef Alex Pope, Local Pig and Pigwich; prepared a multi-course feast for guests. 

Also featured in the November 2nd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  Lea Murphy Photography

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Linda Williams, Darryl Lindsey and Ashley and Matt Staples
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Jim Blair with Lory and Kevin Childress, chairmen
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Jeff and Kay Hanes
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Bob and Lynne Cohen with Ron and Nancy Jones
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Kandi and Mark McCasland
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Jack and Georgia Olsen with Katie and Clyde Wendel

 

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