8th Annual Starry Nights Gala

On May 15, 2011, the MHC Foundation held the 8^th Annual Starry Nights Gala.    Patron dinner guests were treated to a special pre-party at the beach home of Joe & Judy Dato in Treasure Island on May 7, 2011.

We are grateful to the following sponsors and donors who made significant donations in underwriting the costs of the event: Jeff & Teri Willis, Larry & Karen Ward, Aaron & Barbara Hendry, Randy & Debbie Zomermaand, Jay Singletary, Joe & Judy Dato, Columbia Restaurant, Bank of Tampa, Bowen Arnold, Larry Overton & Associates, Joan’s Catering, Chavez at Home and ABC Liquor. 

This year’s event included a 4 course progressive dinner. The evening began with cocktails and appetizers at the home of Larry & Karen Ward. Jeff & Teri Willis, event co-chairs, opened their home for the main course, followed by desert at the home of Randy & Debbie Zomermaand.  The exquisite evening concluded with cordials, Irish coffee and cigars at Jay Singletary’s home. The Coleman Middle School mimes assisted with directing guests from home-to-home and helped create a very magical evening