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Derby Chapeau Tea, scheduled for Sunday March 14, 2010 from 2 – 4 pm, is the second event of the Triple Crown leading up to the annual Derby Gala to be held in May. The Tea will be held at the Bradford Area Public Library in attempt to showcase the library’s beautiful facilities. The cost to attend this event is $10.00, with all proceeds to support the BAPL Endowment Fund. Patty Sanfilippo and Gae Colligan are the co-chairs for this year’s Derby Chapeau Tea. The afternoon affair includes a light friendly lunch comprised of tea sandwiches, cookies, petit-fours, and fresh fruit. Barbara Shufran is overseeing the catering, which is comprised of 10 devoted volunteers. In addition, Lee Doynow is offering her expertise in the building of her delicious petit-fours. The majority of the catering work will be done just prior to the tea at the Friendship Table, where they are able to utilize the resources of a caterer’s kitchen. New to this year’s event, is a “Unique Bou-TEA-que”, wher...

By SANDRA RHODES Hold onto your hat – and take it with you to the Derby Chapeau Tea. The Derby Chapeau Tea is one facet of a Triple Crown of events that benefit the Bradford Area Public Library Endowment Fund. The tea will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Bradford Area Public Library. Those interested are invited to take part in an elegant afternoon of delicious cuisine, beautiful piano music plus much more. Co-chairwoman Fran Runyan explained the tea, which will include tea sandwiches and desserts, will be catered by Metz Catering from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Her fellow co-chairwoman, Lee Ann Doynow, will provide homemade petit fours. Pianists for the afternoon will be Shelley Wright and Jean Gross. “It’s fun to get in the spirit of things,” Runyan said. “The elegance of a tea party … it’s really a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.” Selected ladies will pour the tea at two separate stations. Runyan said, “In days of old, it was really an honor ...

An upcoming event at the Bradford Area Public Library is sure to be a un-tea-niable good time. The annual Derby Chapeau Tea is set for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Bradford Area Public Library. This is when the library is transformed into a tea house full of treats for all to enjoy. The Derby Chapeau Tea is the kick-off event to the library’s Triple Crown, which also includes a Kids Derby and the Derby Gala. All events either raise money or awareness for the library. Attendees will be treated to tea sandwiches, delectable desserts plus tea. Ann Fesenmyer and Kelly Case, co-chairwomen for the event, said there are new features to this year’s tea. “We want women and girls of all ages to come and enjoy an afternoon with us,” Fesenmyer said. As such, tickets are also available for girls ages 12 and under. “Our vision is to offer a chance for moms, grandmas and little ladies to get dressed up and enjoy an afternoon together in a relaxing environment.” C...

You know spring is on its way when the time comes to grab your hat and head to the Derby Chapeau Tea. The tea, which benefits the Bradford Area Public Library's Endowment Fund, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the library. This annual event is part of a "Triple Crown" of events centered around the Kentucky Derby and bring awareness to the library and all it offers. Karen Pecht and Ann Fesenmyer, co-chairwomen for the event, said this is a great time for people of all ages to come together and enjoy an afternoon of tea. For $15, people can feast on tea sandwiches, cookies and fresh fruit - as well as tea, of course. Conferences Services at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is catering the tea. Music will be provided by a local violinist and those in attendance will have a chance to win five gift baskets. The committee is hopeful this is a chance for grandparents, parents and children celebrate this time together in this unique atmosphere where a public librar...

The Bradford Area Public Library is sponsoring a tea later this month for women who would like to decorate, purchase or watch others create Kentucky Derby-style hats in anticipation of the upcoming Derby Gala community fundraising event in May. The tea, called the Derby Chapeau Tea, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, in the community room at the library. All proceeds will benefit the library’s endowment fund. “We created this event to build excitement for the Derby Gala in May,” said Ann Kessel, co-chairman of the Derby Gala’s events committee. “This will give ladies an opportunity to create their own festive hat or purchase one during an auction, which they can wear to the gala.” Those attending the tea will have the opportunity to decorate a wide-brimmed straw hat using an assortment of accessories, including flowers, feathers, birds, jewelry, etc., which will be provided. About 20 ready-made hats will auctioned off at the event. ...

The first event of the annual Derby Gala Triple Crown -- the Chapeau Tea -- was held Sunday at the Bradford Area Public Library. Pictured below are just a few of the 100 people who attended. The remaining events of the Triple Crown are the Kids Derby Day, set for April 16 at the library, and the Derby Gala, set for May 7 at the Pennhills Club. Proceeds benefit the Bradford Area Public Library Endowment Fund. And if you missed Sunday's tea, One Book Bradford is holding the "Three Pines Mystery Tea" at the First Presbyterian Church from 3 to 5 p.m. Apil 10. Tickets available at Grandam's House Tea & Gifts.

From left, Gae Colligan, Marlene Kijowski and Linda Lamborn look at some of the hats that will be auctioned at the Derby Chapeau Tea, which will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 29 in the community room at the Bradford Area Public Library. In addition to bidding on hats, those attending the tea will be able to decorate or watch others create Kentucky Derby-style hats and enjoy refreshments. Tickets for the tea are available now and can be purchased at the library. All proceeds from the event will benefit the library’s endowment fund.

This is just a sample of the food that will be served during the Derby Chapeau Tea, which will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 29 in the community room at the Bradford Area Public Library. In addition to bidding on hats, those attending the tea will be able to decorate or watch others create Kentucky Derby-style hats and enjoy refreshments. Tickets for the tea are available now and can be purchased at the library. All proceeds from the event will benefit the library’s endowment fund. For more information, including a picture of some of the hats, go HERE .

The Bradford Area Public Library is sponsoring a community-wide gala, which will coincide with the Kentucky Derby in May, to benefit its endowment fund and raise residents’ awareness of the services the library provides. The Derby Day Gala will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the Bradford Club. At the event, guests will watch the race, sample Southern-style cuisine, sip mint juleps and participate in other Kentucky Derby-related activities. An additional event – the Derby Chapeau Tea – will be held on March 29, and will enable participants to make Kentucky Derby-like hats in anticipation of the gala. Tickets for the gala will be available starting Feb. 16 and can be purchased at the library. Tickets are $50 per person. “The idea for the gala came during a meeting of the library’s honorary board of trustees,” said Madeline Miles, a library board member. “The honorary trustees wanted to create an event that would make people more aware of all the librar...

Attention, ladies! Are you sick of spending your Sunday afternoons watching football games? Are you ready to enjoy some girl time? Well, the Bradford Area Public Library has just the thing for you. Girls Afternoon Out will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the library at 67 W. Washington St. “We wanted to pull together a fun afternoon for ladies to enjoy,” said Stephanie Smeal Parsons, event organizer. The afternoon is packed with a runway fashion show by Melissa’s Bridal Boutique & Tuxedos, mini-manicures by Lisa’s Hairport, hairstyles by Sheer Designs, beauty tips by Mary Kay Cosmetics and photo opportunities courtesy of Shawn Murray Photography. Representatives from Premier Design Jewelry, Thirty-One and Tastefully Simple will be on hand to take orders for your holiday shopping. There will also be door prizes and hors d’oeuvre. Proceeds from the afternoon will benefit the Derby Gala and Chapeau Tea. For more informration on the Girls Afternoon Out, listen to We...

The Derby Gala is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 4:30pm – 8 pm at the Bradford Club. This is the third event of the Triple Crown to support our Bradford Area Public Library Endowment Fund. This event will conclude the series of events supporters of BAPL have held this spring, which included the Kids Derby Day in February and the Derby Chapeau Tea held in March. All three events intent was to bring awareness of the benefits of our public library and to encourage ongoing patronage to keep the Endowment Fund strong. In May 2009, the inaugural Derby Gala was held. Mr. Richard Dorn suggested to the board they develop a good fundraiser, to be an annual event and great fun to attendees. By coinciding with the Kentucky Derby, the board has accomplished this goal. “The first year was financially successful,” commented Madeline Miles, “but best of all, people had fun and wanted to do it again.” The highlights include delicious southern cuisine, the memorable hat parade, watchin...