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SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Summertime Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Raise a Teacup to 45 Years!\nForty-five years of protecting our waters and preserving our natural world is a big milestone\, and we are celebrating the best way we know how—with great food\, fantastic company\, and a shared commitment to our environment. \nYou’re invited to a special 45th Anniversary Summer Tea Party at the gorgeous Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary in Short Hills. Surrounded by a lush canopy of over 40 tree species\, vibrant native wildflowers\, and peaceful woodland birds\, it’s the perfect setting to toast nearly five decades of conservation success and help fund the vital work ahead. \nTickets: $75 per person (includes full High Tea service\, entry into all activities\, and a limited-edition anniversary keepsake) \nA Decadent High Tea\, Crafted by the GSWA Team\nAs it turns out\, the GSWA staff excels at even more than protecting our local environment! Some of our staffers are accomplished bakers and cooks\, and they are stepping out of the field and into the kitchen to serve you a classic High Tea in style. \nMenu \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Delicious Array of Finger Sandwiches—elegant\, fresh\, and perfect for a summer afternoon. \n\n\nHomemade Scones—served with rich clotted cream and sweet\, fresh jam. \n\n\nDelectable Desserts—a selection of premium sweet treats to top off the afternoon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestive & Friendly Competition\nThis afternoon is all about celebrating. Wear your most creative\, elegant\, or whimsical headwear for our Fancy Hat Contest and you could win a prize. Brush up on your local history knowledge for another chance at prizes. \nAn Exclusive 45th Anniversary Keepsake\nTo commemorate this milestone\, your ticket includes a truly unique piece of GSWA history. Every guest will take home an exclusive\, 45th anniversary commemorative tea mug\, custom-designed specifically for our 45th anniversary. It’s a beautiful and functional reminder of the clean water and natural spaces your ticket purchase helps protect. \nSpace is limited so register today! \nNote: Registration closes on July 17 at 3:00pm. \n\nPlease email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons\, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist\, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/afternoon-tea-26/
LOCATION:Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary\, 324 Forest Dr S\, Short Hills\, NJ\, 07078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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