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Wilmington Fur Ball
The 5th annual Wilmington Fur Ball was held on December 4, 2010, at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside. The popular, black tie/red carpet
gala was attended by 150 people. Guests were entertained by 360 Degrees Band, local DJ Shoresound, psychic Katherine Turner and Netop the
painting dog. “Netop is a local rescue dog who has learned to paint. He’s a little fire plug,” says chairman of the committee and producer of the
Fur Ball Kimberly Fisher. A silent auction offered items such as local artwork, crafts, jewelry and various vacation packages. The Fur Ball raised
$18,000 that will benefit Pender County Humane Society and Adopt an A.N.G.E.L.
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By Molly Grennan | Photogra phy by Allison Br einer Pot ter
1 Christina Samsa, Gina
Carbonari 2 Francesca
Slaughter, Jill O’Leary
3 Guy Pushee, Clair
Hartmann 4 Brian VanTassell,
Denise Thorner, Nick Borisow
5 Kim Fisher, Morgan
Biggerstaff, Norma Troutman
6 Alice & James Holland,
David Evans, Anna Simpson
Good Friends Luncheon
Nearly 600 supporters attended this year’s annual Good Friends Luncheon, held on December 7, 2010, at UNCW’s Burney Center. Good Friends
is a nonprofit organization of women that raises funds for those in the community who are identified by the Department of Social Services as in
need. “It’s a group of fabulous women who are concerned and want to help,” says committee chairperson Dawn Mann. “Money is raised specifically
for expenses that fall through the cracks, like car repairs and heat bills.” Yearly membership fees cover the costs of the event, allowing 100 percent
of the luncheon’s proceeds to return to the community. A Santa gauntlet, including New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon and New Hanover
County Board of Commissioners chairman Jonathan Barfield, greeted the guests. Entertainment was provided by singers Chris Kuhne and Olivia
Prevatt, along with guest speakers Susan Harrell and Louise McColl. Good Friends founder, Nina McLean, was recognized as a lifetime member.
By Ashley Peel | Photogra phy by Allison Br einer Pot ter
1 Volunteer Santas welcome attendees. 2 Good Friends
board members Susie Smith (treasurer), Odette Arnold,
Jennifer Barnes, Dawn Mann (president), District Court
Judge Sandra Criner 3 About 640 attendees fill the
Burney Center. 4 Co-chair Louise McColl 5 Board members
Robin Harper, Nina McLean
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