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A few tickets left for Saturday fundraiser for Roane State scholarships

Posted at 6:20 pm January 21, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

High Tea Roane State Fundraiser

From left, Sally Peterka with Roane State’s Roane County site support team and Roane State Foundation board member Dana Peterka prepare items for a silent auction that will be part of the Foundation’s Jan. 24 Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea. (Submitted photo)

 

A few tickets remain for Roane State Foundation’s Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea on Saturday. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships.

The fundraiser is inspired by the hit show “Downton Abbey.” It starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at the Whitestone Country Inn in Kingston.

In the picture above, Sally Peterka, left, with Roane State’s Roane County site support team and Roane State Foundation board member Dana Peterka prepare items for a silent auction that will be part of the Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea. Roane State Foundation board member Mary Ann Reeves helped collect the auction items, and the Foundation invites you to enjoy a traditional tea and bid on your favorite goodies.

A limited number of tickets ($50 for individuals, $75 for couples) remain. To order tickets, contact the Roane State Foundation at (865) 882-4507 or [email protected].

Filed Under: College, Education, Top Stories Tagged With: Dana Peterka, Downton Abbey, Mary Ann Reeves, Roane State Foundation, Sally Peterka, scholarships, student scholarships, Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea, Whitestone Country Inn

Roane State Foundation High Tea to raise funds for student scholarships

Posted at 9:02 pm December 26, 2014
By Roane State Community College Leave a Comment

Linda Brown and Cindy Whaley Plan High Tea

From left, Linda Brown and Cindy Whaley work on planning the Roane State Foundation’s Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea, an event inspired by the PBS hit “Downton Abbey.” (Photo courtesy Roane State)

 

More tea, Lord Crawley?

If you enjoy the PBS hit “Downton Abbey,” then take a moment to experience a taste of manor life at the Roane State Community College Foundation’s Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea.

The High Tea will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, at the Whitestone Country Inn in Kingston.

Tickets are $50 for individuals and $75 for couples, and they will go on sale Monday, January 5. Table sponsorships are available. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Top Stories Tagged With: Cindy Whaley, Downton Abbey, entertainment, fashion show, High Tea, Linda Brown, Roane State Foundation, scholarships, silent auction, TEA, Upstairs/Downstairs High Tea, Whitestone Country Inn

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