Save The Date!

5th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration

Saturday, May 15, 2010

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
La Mesa Community Center

Come with friends and family to celebrate local artisans, enjoy a variety of tea fare, and the opportunity to walk away with fabulous prizes. More information coming soon.

For sponsorship information, please click here or

contact Rachel Carney: (619) 938-2854 or rachel@guidinghands.org

4th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration
Sunday, May 31, 2009 ~ A Success

Approximately 200 people attended Home of Guiding Hands’ 4th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration. Held Sunday, May 31st, at the Ronald Reagan Community Center in El Cajon, the event raised funds for Home of Guiding Hands’ (HGH) comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

“It was a huge success,” said HGH Events Coordinator Marcy Blumberg. “Final figures are still being tallied, but this was a wonderful event and all of the attendees had a great time.” The event appealed to all ages, with attendees ranging from 2-years-old to 80. “It was wonderful to see multiple generations enjoying themselves and supporting Home of Guiding Hands at the same time,” Carney said. More than 30 HGH residents also attended.

Guests enjoyed a unique shopping experience, as well as specialty desserts and tea fare. Artisans represented at the event included Christine Benson, DonnaSarah Designs, Connee Johnson (connee j designs), Lynda Muse, Claire Tietje, Lynnette Vail (Soaps and Scents), Terry Whyte (Golden Artistry Jewelry Design).

Special guest, Steve Grieger, HGH employee and a 3 time participant of the Pillsbury Bake-Off had his newly released book "Baked-Off"! Memoirs of a Pillsbury Bake-Off Junkie available for signing.

The 2000 Arts & Tea Committee consisted of: Elaine Harvey, Margaret Hueppchen, Marlena Knepp, Lynda Muse, Florence Odion, Jean O'Grady, Janet Robbins, Ellen Townsley.

2009 Arts & Tea Celebration Sponsors

Community Partner Sponsor

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians

Decor Sponsor

The Verbeck Foundation

Tea Fare

Mountain View Services

Coffee & Tea Bar

Eileen Knothe (Conor Stein's Grandma)
Laurie Lipman ~ Waddell & Reed
TSSI Pharmacy

Centerpiece Sponsors

Randy Rundle
Phil & Faye Stone
Van's Automotive

Table Sponsors

Delsen & Company LLP/Larry & Sherry Delsen
Peggy Buffo & Jane Moore
Jolene Elconin
Gloria Rineharnry
Specialized Services/Paul & Jamie Keller

2009 Arts & Tea Vendors

Christine Benson

Hand knitted items

DonnaSarah Designs

Unique clothing and accessories for children and babies

Connee Johnson, connee j designs

Unique artisan jewelry

Lynda Muse

Art - Water Colors

Claire Tietje

Handcrafted ceramics

Lynette Vail, Soaps & Scents

Handmade soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, bath salts, etc.

Terry Whyte, Golden Artistry Jewelry Design

Precious metal jewelry, abstract forms