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A Meal to Remember: East Cooper Meals On Wheels Gala and Auction

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An assortment of desserts awaited guests.Bourbon Pecan TartsTables adorned in the turquoise and yellow colors of the East Cooper Meals On Wheels sat ready for a fun-filled evening.A table of silent auction items with wines, paintings, and a decorative cork wreathThe cooking school at Southern Season served up "Southern Delights" including pickled shrimp with microgreens, and deviled egg; Pimento cheese biscuits with Johnson Country ham; and an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie.Nibbles of bread and crackersA ice sculpture welcomed guests to the gala, commemorating the 30th anniversary of East Cooper Meals On Wheels.A table of silent auction items catered to men with sports trips, outings, and packages among the items up for grabs.Thad and Meredith Schuler with Ed RoseEmmy Larsen and Cathy SchachBacco's "Vitello, Vitello, Vitello" was a big hit.Old Village Post House had samplings of English pea panna cotta, seafood ceviche, and herb microgreen salad.GRAZE served bites of sous vide prime rib confit, fingerling potatoes, Cipollino onions, sunflower sprouts and horseradish creme fraiche.Sarah and Frank BoenschMelissa Roberts, Lynne Roberts, and Gary and Diane DorioEsther and Jack VaxBenee Wallace, Allison Tysinger, and Lawana and Jami MarchantBill Stanfield and Evelyn OliveiraBob Roth and Alecia MuellerJulie Chalupsky and Erin StephensonDiana and Mark TerreroThe Obstinate Daughter plated up seared scallops over fregola and nduja stew.Kyle and Alaina SiefringKelly Rose and Dana NorthrupThe band covered both old and new classics for all to enjoy throughout the silent auction.Karen New and Mandy LeonardPennie and Gordan BinghamJeff Herndon and Liz SteinerMany tables stayed empty throughout the silent auction while guests milled throughout the hall, monitoring their bets and greeting one another.Town of Mount Pleasant councilman Mark Smith and his wife ElaynePhil and Karry Chuy with TJ and Holly Van ThullenarBob Royall, Georgia Darby, Greg Royall, and John DarbyRick and Peggy BradleyLiz Ryan and Karry ChuySandra and Warren Tawes with Ed and Lisa CottinghamCathy and Ed HunnicuttThe host for the evening Terry Haas, Mount Pleasant Mayor Linda Page, and East Cooper Meals On Wheels communications and events manager Bridget JohnsonTerry Haas and Mayor Linda PageBrian Larpin, Francie Whiteside, Charles Muldrow, and Stuart WhitesideJohn Maize Jr., Jan Maize, and Siobahn MaizeBuckshots offered up collard greens stuffed with sausage and rice, topped with tomato sauce and feta cheese.Guests got a closer look at some of the live auction packages which included private cooking classes, golf outings, and dream retreats to Montana, Vermont, the Bahamas and more.One of the most popular auction items was an 8-day summer vacation in Montana.All of the chefs were recognized for their hard work and delicious treats served throughout the night.Guests participated in the exciting game, “Heads or Tails.”Cheryl Daniels, with her husband Bill Daniels, was the triumphant winner of "Heads or Tails."President of East Cooper Meals on Wheels, George RobertsMany Leonard's "Meal Ticket" was drawn to select any live auction package of her choice prior to open bidding. She chose the coveted Montana retreat.Auctioneer Mayor Linda Page led the live auction.Guests looked on as bids were placed throughout the live auction portion of the evening.

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