BRING event and Sip with Skirt
It’s been a great week for the women of the Lowcountry! On Sunday, Women Making a Difference hosted its annual BRING clothing drive benefitting Dress for Success. Guests arrived at the event with armloads of freshly laundered suits and bags of shoes, which Women Making a Difference member Elizabeth Sinkler helped pack into the van driven by Margaret Jefferson Johnson (executive director of Dress for Success). All of the donated items will help outfit the 60 women who are currently depending on the program to supply work apparel. Guests then mingled inside Pane E Vino on Warren Street, the popular Italian eatery that is typically closed on Sunday. This was the second year that Natasha and Kate Herron offered to host the event on their day off.
On Wednesday, skirt! magazine hosted a Sip with Skirt wine tasting at Charleston Grill with proceeds benefitting the Lowcountry Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Mickey Baskt (general manager of Charleston Grill) was on point as usual as he welcomed guests into the recently refurbished restaurant, which was completely closed save for the event— that’s two restaurants closing for charitable events in one week!
Although the fundraiser was mostly populated by women, a few gentlemen lent their support to the cause including David Yarborough (Lexus of Charleston), Karl Zerbst (First Reliance Bank), Jeff Kopish (LimeBlue) and ubiquitous jazz drummer Quentin Baxter who looked plenty pleased to be in the company of so many ladies.
Chef Bob Waggoner, who always makes me feel as though I am enjoying a casual dinner in his home, was busy at work behind one of the cook stations. Indeed, mouth-watering aromas filled the air, and tables were laden with hors d’oeuvres. From succulent figs to cooked-on-the-spot scallops, the array of food was impressive.
For those who indulged in the nibbles, the Race of the Cure—the perfect opportunity to burn off that wedge of cheese— will take place on October 20. I’ll be participating again this year with a slew of people from Charleston magazine. To register, visit www.komenlowcountry.org.
Best,
Ida
