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Fête Set Pick
Thursday, April 26
It’s In the Bag!

Bid on one-of-a-kind handbags designed by top Charleston artists and other talented women at this popular annual event. Where else can you get a Charleston original to sling over your shoulder?6 p.m.
The City Waterfront Gallery
$25
www.c4women.org

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Fête Set Pick
Thursday, April 26
Spoleto SCENE Kick-off

Join the young supporters of Spoleto Festival USA for a night of socializing. Gusts will be entered to win two tickets to Pieranunzi Trio on June 2.

7 p.m.
Upstairs at Rue de Jean
www.spoletousa.org

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Fête Set Pick
Sunday, April 29
Pet Helpers at Sienna

Chef Ken Vedrinski of Sienna Restaurant on Daniel Island will host “All Things Italian”, a four course Italian dinner on to benefit Pet Helpers Rescue and Adoption Shelter located at 1430 Folly Road.  Other top chefs that will be in the kitchen that evening will include Chef Jacques Larson of Mercato, Chef John Marshall of Al Di La and celebrated New York Pastry Chef Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez.  Carlucci-Rodriguez, known for her three-star sweets at such noted restaurants as L’Impero, Veritas and Judson Grill, also include a term as pastry instructor at New York’s Institute of Culinary Education.
6 p.m.
Sienna Restaurant
$125
843.881.8820

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On Friday, the Girl Scouts of the Carolina Lowcountry honored nine outstanding women at its annual Women of Distinction awards dinner. One at a time, honorees appeared onstage to share insights and remarks of gratitude during the seated dinner portion of the event, which took place at the newly renovated Riverview Hotel. From entrepreneurship to community activism, the message of women as leaders rang loud and clear. All of the acceptance speeches were peppered with poignant moments, but it was 94-year-old Clemmie Webber’s urging to “love one another” that received a standing ovation. A table of young scouts, each wearing a sash that overflowed with merit badges, sat in rapt attention, and I have no doubt that they are on their way to becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

The 2007 Women of Distinction include:

Arts: Tamalyn Blackman, founder of the Orangeberg Civic Ballet Inc.
Business: Robin Berlinsky, founder of Nikki Leigh spa products
Community: Clemmie Webber, retired professor
Education: Sue Sommer-Kresse, senior vice president for institutional advancement at the College of Charleston
Government: Harriet Keyserling, organizer of the Beaufort League of Women Voters
Media: Nina Sossamon-Pogue, former anchorwoman
Health care: Dr. Lisa Baron, founder of the Charleston Breast Center
Nonprofit: Kitty Robinson, executive director of the Historic Charleston Foundation
Philanthropy: Weesie Newton, founder of Women Making a Difference

On Saturday afternoon, the sunny yet mild weather was the perfect complement to the Children’s Museum’s Fan Jam. A steady stream of parents and children filled the bricked allée outside the museum, where two rows of tented vendors and exhibitors created a bazaar-like atmosphere. A live snake, courtesy of the S.C. Aquarium, and chocolate covered pretzels from Whole Foods were popular stops along the row. Face painting (check out the photo gallery) and balloon animals were also big hits with the pint-sized crowd. An obstacle course stretched across the adjacent green space, and it attracted children of all ages and levels of agility. Chris Pulliam, the museum’s director of education, handed out high fives and was amongst the day’s most spirited facilitators.

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Fête Set Pick
Friday, April 20
Women of Distinction 

The Girl Scouts of Carolina Low Country in conjunction with Girl Scout councils across the nation annually recognize women who have the courage and confidence to serve their community and provide a positive role model for today’s girls.  The Women of Distinction Award is presented in recognition of those women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, professional and or/volunteer, made contributions affecting their local and/or broad communities and acted as a positive role model for today’s young women who will one day follow them.

The 2007 Honorees are:
The Arts: Tamalyn Blackman, Orangeburg Civic Ballet Company
Business: Robin Berlinsky, Niki Leigh Spa
Community: Clemmie Webber, Orangeburg
Education: Sue Sommer-Kresse, Ph.D., College of Charleston
Government: Harriett Keyserling, Beaufort
Media: Nina Sossamon-Pogue, BF Media
Healthcare: Lisa Baron, M.D., Charleston Breast Center
Non-Profit: Katharine S. Robinson, Charleston Historic Foundation
Philanthropic: Weesie Newton, Women Making A Difference

5:30 p.m.
Riverview Hotel
$100 each
(843) 552-9910

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