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Cathy and Rich Fitzgerald were honorary chairs for the Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday at Hartwood Acres in Hampton.
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SEEN: Twilight Picnic for the Parks

John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette

SEEN: Twilight Picnic for the Parks

The Caren Glotfeity Meadow at Hartwood Acres was transformed by Nancy Byrnes of Nancy Byrnes Events into a chic summer evening venue Saturday for the Allegheny County Parks Foundation’s Twilight Picnic for the Parks. She was able to capture the essence of the surrounding natural beauty and put it under the large white party tent for the more than 400 supporters to enjoy. 

“We are thankful for the generous support of Twilight Picnic for the Parks, especially this year as we honor the legacy and achievements of County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and his tremendous support for the parks,” said Joey-Linn Ulrich, the foundation’s executive director.

“This beautiful evening under the stars, now in its sixth year, has raised over $2.6 million that goes towards improving and conserving the nine Allegheny County parks.”

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The music of Buffalo Rose, a six-piece Americana band, entertained guests as they enjoyed picnic fare catered by the Fluted Mushroom. Mingling were event chairs Shelly and Dan Onorato, Sally and Will McCrady and Maris and Robert Dauer. Carol Brown, who was unable to attend, and Cathy and Rich Fitzgerald acted as honorary chairs.

Among those savoring a soft summer evening were Susan and Mike Boyle, Tom Armstrong, board chair Chip Babst, Linda and Jay Thier, Courtney Borntraeger, Tim McVay and David Bush, Sylvia Dallas and John Oliver, Kate Freed and Jack Brice, Ellen Still Brooks, Debbie Dick, Janet and Harris Ferris, Sally and Pat Getty, Caren Goltfelty, Barbara and Harry Henninger, Cynthia Carrow and Jim Kyper, John Mascaro, Pam and Ken McCrory, Ann McGuinn, Peggy and Steve McKnight, Jim Mitnick, Lisa Schroeder, Joe Milcoff, Cris and Alex Scott, Dave Short, Alice Snyder, Silvia and Alex Speyer, Dennis Unkovic, Sally Wiggin and Veronica and Charles Toran.

 

 

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First Published: August 24, 2023, 9:30 a.m.

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Cathy and Rich Fitzgerald were honorary chairs for the Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday at Hartwood Acres in Hampton.  (John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette)
Event chairs Robert and Maris Dauer at the Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday at Hartwood Acres.  (John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette)
Honorary host committee chairs Slyvia Dallas and John Oliver at the Twilight Picnic for the Parks at Hartwood Acres.  (John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette)
Jackie Dixon, left, Alex Matthews and Jeanine McCreary at the Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday at Hartwood Acres in Hampton.  (John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette)
Host committee co-chairs Jay and Linda Thier at the Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday at Hartwood Acres in Hampton.  (John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette)
Host committee co-chairs Tim McVay, left, and David Bush at the Twilight Picnic for the Parks.  (John Colombo/For the Post-Gazette)
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