Friends of the North End Branch Library Hold Magical 2012 Fundraiser
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“The Magic of Reading” was the theme behind the 3rd Annual Fundraiser for the Friends of the North End Branch Library, held on March 8, 2012 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. It was a magical evening of cocktails, appetizers and big raffle prizes, all to support the neighborhood library. For more information on the Friends group, see www.FriendsNELibrary.org. (Click on the thumbnails to enlarge photos, view captions with names and start a slideshow.)
Phyllis Vitti and Lauren Wolf – Check-in Experts
Capturing Photographer Michelle Morgan – a Flower in Her Hair with a Friend
North Ender Jess Williams and Bianca de la Garza Support the Friends of the NE Library
The Man Beneath the Spire – Old North Church Vicar Steve Ayers
Who’s the guy trying to get in the picture?
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Anne Devlin Tagliaferro and Jim Salini
Audrey Tortolani, Tom Kimball, Margaret Warner and Liz Greene
Mary Delaney, Tom Schiavoni, Mary McGee and Phillis Vitti
Chris Bergstrom
Martin & Sallie Katz
Debbie Decristoforo
Rita DeStefano, Adriana DeStefano and Allison Seavey
Joe Gallo, Author of Boston Bronze and Stone
Allyson Ross Davies and Andrea Thomajan
Energized Friends of the NE Library Secretary Jim Salini
Friends NE Library President Robin Ardito (right) and VP Paula Luccio with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz
Friends of Friends (L-R) Audrey, Liz, Trish, Maryann & Michelle
Kent Lawrence and Lisa Ayers
Best Principal Traci Walker Griffith and Library Supporter Luisa Zanli
Kyle and Julie McHugh – Raffle Hopefuls
Superstar Librarian Susan Voloshin
Friends of the North End Branch Library at the Annual Fundraiser
Bruins Bonanza Raffle Basket
Making it Happen – Jane Connolly, Frank Ardito and Robin Ardito
Library Supporters Kelly Diamond and Bill Robbins
Karen Tefft and Ramin Khoshatefch
Nicole MacDermott, Sirashankarri Vinothkanna and Jen Sandersson
Michelle Mehra and Petey Prinn
Happy NE Library Supporters, Mothers and Neighborhood Leaders Rebecca Griffin & Jennifer McGivern
Children’s LIbrarian Jennifer Hawes and Lisa LeBlanc Pull the Raffle Tickets
Denise Clancy Wins a Raffle Basket
Anne Altieri, Jane Connolly and Karen Mendoza
Rosemary, Tom and Michele
Friends of the North End Branch Library – Table Sign
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