Local birthdays, ribbons, luncheon planning
FITZY IS 50
Lights, camera: Erin Fitzgerald celebrated her 50th birthday with a party at Harry’s Bar at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. Her mother, SoRelle Fitzgerald, was hostess. Guests were invited to “Pop the Bubbly for a Champagne Toast”.
The finishing touch: “Fitzy is 50” was featured on napkins and drink glasses.
Seen: Among those at the party were Kelly Brewer, Elyse Hatcher, Aimee Harlow, Allison Buffalo, Amy Bankhead, Chris Parker, Christie Hargrove, Laurel Cockrill, Margot Tebbe, Lisa Vose Combs, Patrice Gallant, Patty Sullivan, Paula Love, Stacey Voegeli and Whitney Watkins.
A MILESTONE
Ribbon-cutting: Rainbow Fleet Early Education Center’s ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for their newly renovated facility at Horace Mann Elementary. As part of Oklahoma City Public Schools’ Pathway to Greatness reorganization, the center now occupies half of Horace Mann Elementary, with research-based practices including Montessori pedagogy. Enrollment for ages 6 weeks up to 4 years is now available, with child care available beginning in October.
Setup: Rainbow Fleet Early Education Center was made possible by a grant from the Inasmuch Foundation, and other community sponsors. Mike Brown is Rainbow Fleet board president and Carrie Williams is executive director. Since 1972, Rainbow Fleet has been serving children, families and child care professionals in Oklahoma.
CONTINUING THE CELEBRATION
What: Kanela Huff continued her birthday celebrations with a party given by Kyle Anderson in her home. Anderson, a well-known chef, promised Huff fried chicken for her birthday. And did he deliver! He cooked his special fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, smoked salmon and adult mini-root beer floats for dessert. Cocktails were served outside. Yellow and coral roses were centerpieces.
Who: Among those at the party were, Judy Lehmbeck, Rawsie Boyles, Billye Austin, Jimmie Austin, Sue Magness, Sue Homsey, Gary Homsey, Cindy Banard, Bob Banard, Shari Buxton, Sam Koury, Marianne Weber, Jill King and Tom King.
What else: Friends who celebrate September birthdays met in the Huff home to toast each other. Sheila Drake provided the three-layered birthday cake. All layers were different flavors and flowers decorated the special cake.
EARLY BIRD TOUR
Game changer: Kim Mosburg and Patty Brumbaugh, Juliette Low Luncheon chairmen, were hosts for the JLLS Kickoff at Camp Trivera. Plans for the luncheon were discussed and then people toured the new Girl Scout Camp. Guests received a Juliette Low cookie and a “Girl Scout green” daisy mask.
February setup: The 17th annual Juliette Low Society Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma luncheon is set for Feb. 18 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. The event will honor local volunteer and Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Famer Kay Goebel. Irene and Mark Gianos, founders and co-CEO’s of Honestly Margo, a bath and beauty brand, will be keynote speakers at the luncheon.
