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Powell Gardens – Under a Harvest Moon

Powell Gardens’ sixth annual Under a Harvest Moon – A Farm to Table Dinner was held on September 21st. Chef Linda Duerr, The River Club; and her husband, Leon Bahlmann, executive chef at Claridge Court; created a festive meal full of fall produce and local fare. Diane and Ford Brent were the honorary chairmen, and Sheldon Andrew served as the chairman. Proceeds support youth education programs at Powell Gardens.

Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Studio Chyree Photography

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Katherine DeBruce, Susan Susz, Wendy Powell, and Mark and Kandi McCasland
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David and Anne Riker Powell
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Honorary Chairmen Diane and Ford Brent
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Bruce and Becky Monke with Chairman Sheldon Andrew
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David McGee and Heidi Peter

 

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