Tea

The theme was “Then and Now,” as Danville’s chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization hosted a musical Chautauqua Tea in the fellowship hall of The Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon. Bunny Scutchfield is the president of the organization and was pleased at the turnout.  “It appears as if there’s not an empty seat in the house,” said Scutchfield as she surveyed the big room filled with women in brightly colored hats.  “There was a time in our nation’s history when tea parties were a the central hub of activity for many women,” said Scutchfield.

“No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size,” said President Ronald Reagan. And taxpayers in Kenton County in Northern Kentucky are about to find out: No bloated government agency goes down without a fight, either. But if the Northern Kentucky Tea Party prevails, the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission faces significant weight loss. Tea partiers want to gather 18,000 signatures needed to allow voters to determine whether to shrink a planning commission three times the size — and cost — of other county planning commissions in the region.

Rosemary Hamblin remembers the Brass Band festival’s first Chautauqua Tea, held 21 years ago when she owned The Tea Leaf eatery. Some of the originators of the tea are members of the local chapter of the PEO Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization that works to raise money for student loans and scholarships. This year, organizers Hamblin and Bunny Scutchfield want to celebrate the history of tea, and are making sure there’s music in the mix. Hamblin says the presentation will be performances by the Danville Children’s Choir, something she and Scutchfield feel anyone of any age will appreciate.

“No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size,” said President Ronald Reagan. And taxpayers in Kenton County in Northern Kentucky are about to find out: no bloated government agency goes down without a fight, either. But if the Northern Kentucky Tea Party prevails, the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission faces significant weight loss. Tea partiers want to gather 18,000 signatures needed to allow voters to determine whether to shrink a planning commission three times the size — and cost — of other county planning commissions in the region.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Council Oaks Assisted Living Home of Nicholasville held a Mother’s Day tea. Many desserts were served as well as a variety of tea. At the conclusion of our tea, families were encouraged to stay for a Style your Sole party. Each of our residents received a pair of white canvas TOMS shoes that they were able to paint and decorate. TOMS is a for-profit organization with a not-for-profit goal. For every pair of shoes TOMS sells, it sends a pair of shoes to a child who doesn’t have any. The ministry is helping to prevent children from getting serious foot diseases.

PERRYVILLE — Elmwood Inn Fine Teas here has created another specialty tea commemorating an important American historical event. The most recent project commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, and a battle that swept through the now-peaceful village that is home to Kentucky’s only tea importer. Sixty thousand Union soldiers and 15,000 Confederates converged upon the town of Perryville and its 350 residents in early October 1862. The Battle of Perryville was the bloodiest conflict fought on Kentucky soil, and the stately mansion that is now called “Elmwood” was pressed quickly into service as a surgery center caring for wounded combatants.

FORKLAND — A pastime of times past returns for a third year at the Forkland Community Center. The Forkland Tea will be held the weekend before Mother’s Day and will feature a hat contest, door prizes, and delicious confections and beverages. Kathy Coyle, chairman for the Forkland Community Center and hostess for the afternoon tea, said she puts the time in to making the event memorable because “I love seeing ladies come and have a good time.” “It’s something great to do. ... Since Elmwood Inn quit serving (tea)

Truth be told, if Dr. Rand Paul had not won his race for the United States Senate against all odds, I probably wouldn’t have read his book or written this column about it. But he is a leader in one of the most fascinating political dramas of the last decade, and when I saw “The Tea Party Goes to Washington” at Barnes & Noble two weeks ago, I couldn’t resist buying a copy and devouring it. One has to respect the abilities of...

The unseasonably warm weather last week was a welcome reprieve from our usual cold, snowy days. Saturday was an absolutely beautiful day that I enjoyed to the fullest. Saturday morning, I was invited to the Nature’s Thyme Herb Group Annual Herbal Tea in Garrard County. These ladies went all out to make this event an outstanding success. Each table was decorated by theme. The table where I was seated was decorated with chocolate as the theme. There were chocolate-scented geraniums and chocolate-mint tea. Chocolate candies were scattered among fresh plants and flowers as the centerpiece.

Feb. 9, 1986 Cynde T. Dundon, Clark County’s new Home Economics Extension Agent, will be honored at a tea from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday by Elizabeth Chalfant at her home on Stonecrest Road. Members of the Clark County Homemakers will be hostesses for the tea. Cub Scout Pack 56 recently held its Blue and Gold banquet and pack meeting. Tom Young, Midland Trail district manager, was the guest speaker. Joe Bennett, scouting coordinator, received a certificate of appreciation.