BY TRACY LEE TATE
Special to the Times
The Lake Butler Women’s Club had a busy week last week, with three events on their schedule, two on the district level.
First, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the club hosted its annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon. Over 75 meals were served from the ample buffet line, some eat-in and some carry-out. Donations for the meal were accepted at the door, all of which will be used to continue the organization’s ongoing clubhouse renovation project and fund some of the many programs the club participates in.
The meal consisted of baked ham, various casseroles, vegetables, and an extensive array of desserts. Plates were piled high and returned for seconds, many as community members participated in one of the most popular and anticipated social events of the year in Union County. As the diners left the club after their feast, many were walking a little more slowly than they had been coming in, and those returning to work knew they would have to deal with food coma-induced sleepiness all afternoon.
District art show
Two days later, the club hosted a district art show with several area clubs participating. A baked potato and salad bar was prepared for the judges, visiting organizers from other clubs, and Lake Butler Club members working to make the event happen. The artists were required to drop off their entries and leave before the judging began.
There were items of every sort, from pottery and jewelry to photography and framed art. Many needlework projects were entered, all hand or machine-made, and the three judges often had difficulty selecting the winners. Many of the projects were detailed and intricate, speaking of hours of work. Notable entries included a set of wind chimes over three feet tall (the overall winner of the competition), origami roses crafted from one-dollar bills, a painting of a shot of whiskey so expertly shaded it appeared to be a photograph at first glance, and several brightly colored quilts both hand and machine worked.
The final event of the week was a district board of directors meeting, also with a meal provided.
All of the club members had their hands full getting ready and administering these events, but things ran smoothly under the guidance of club President Catherine Reagan.
