The table decorations and hats at the C. Wright Pink Ribbon Project annual Elegant Spring Tea are always phenomenal. Held at Stonewall Baptist Church, one table was in honor of a mother who succumbed to cancer, another had a vase filled with cash, and others were a chandelier, mannequin and balloons. Speaker Angelor Johnson said the group is an action ministry for patients and their families. The fundraiser increases awareness and raises funds to provide financial assistance to breast cancer patients. Survivors received a special gift. – Mary Ann Van Osdell

Elegant Spring Tea

1) Alma Payne and Glenda McFarland

2) Eddie Washington and Lula Bradford

3) Lenora O’Neal, Cathleen Johnson, Ida Dumas, Joy Birdsong

4) Susan Brown, Courtney Thomas, Pam Hall, Cindy Riley

5) Tish Boden, Badreka Harper, Yuvette Allen, Dan’Sariana Ellis

The Southern University at Shreveport Foundation’s 20th Annual Gentlemen’s Cooking Classic was held at the Shreveport Convention Center on Saturday, June 8. Dozens of food warriors faced off in annual competition among chefs, community leaders and other dignitaries to raise money for scholarships. A student competition was also held. Thousands are raised each year to help students attend college. Guests enjoyed foods ranging from appetizers to dessert and everything in between. – Special to 318 Forum

Gentleman’s Cooking Classic

6) Candy Welch and Shreve Police Assistant Chief Wayne Smith

7) Ronald Lowery and Candy Welch