Fashion Show Big Success
CASA OF NH NEWS — (Apr 05, 2008) —
Hosted by New Hampshire’s First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch, 140 guests enjoyed a delicious Italian lunch of Caesar Salad, Bruschette, Chicken Bryan (grilled chicken breast topped with goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and a basil lemon butter sauce), Penne Pomodoro, and a dessert Cannoli at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Bedford. Attendees had an opportunity to meet the celebrity models and enjoy a fashion show of classic fashions in rich fabrics and spring sportswear by fashion designer Zrinka (www.zrinka.com).
Celebrity models included some of the most influential and recognizable women of our state: Dr. Susan Lynch, NH’s First Lady; Sylvia Larsen, President of the NH Senate; Terie Norelli, Speaker of the NH House; Cathy Schmidt, President/CEO of Citizens Bank; Donnalee Lozeau, Mayor of Nashua; Stacey Shaheen Bellabona and Stefany Shaheen, daughters of former Governor Jeanne Shaheen; and Marcia Sink, President and CEO of CASA of NH. Makeup was done by Kriss Soterion and Dawn of Kriss Cosmetics.
CASA would also like to thank Skip Jackson, the Proprietor of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, for his considerable generosity and to his staff who donated their time and energy to make this event so enjoyable. Additionally, we are grateful to Jennifer Vaughn and Sean McDonald of television station WMUR TV-9 for emceeing the event; to Greg West (Greg West Photography) for serving as official event photographer; to Mark Allen for providing sound system and music; and J.P. Sullivan for sponsorship.
A silent auction and raffle added to the festivities, thanks to our auction donors:
AAA Bedford Village Inn NH Magazine
Café Noché Nine Pine Designs, LLC
Capital Center for the Arts Patrick’s Pub & Eatery
The Capitol Craftsman Radisson Hotel
Cardin Jewelers Red Hook Ale Brewery, Inc
Carrabba’s Italian Grill The Rosa Restaurant
Cobblestone Design Sally Rocks
Crowne Plaza, Nashua Staples
Fireside Inn & Suites TGI Friday’s
Kringle’s Toy Box Target Stores
Jeremy Nadeau’s Subs Inc. WMUR-TV 9
Murphy’s on the Green Yankee Publishing
Zrinka
Huge thanks to the members of the committee: Althea Valentine and Polly Shumaker, Co-Coordinators; Tiffany Eddy, Sherry Nannis and Debra Crowley of WMUR-TV 9; Barbara Coles of NH Magazine; Dianna Powers and Mary-Jane Bergman.
Funds raised from this event will go towards providing a voice for New Hampshire’s abused and neglected children.
