An “Ever Green Benefit” co-hosted by the Fort Atkinson Community Theatre (FACT) took place Saturday afternoon at the Fort Atkinson Club community center.
Activities included an ice cream sundae bar and tree and plant sale. The FACT Summer Singers held a concert of show tunes and its Readers Theatre performed “You Can’t Take It With You.”
Also Saturday, Heart of the City shared tips on supporting the community environmentally and Dr. Carl Whitcomb, a world-renowned horticulturist and ornamental plant breeder whose 40-plus years of research have led to numerous patents and registered trademarks as an inventor and entrepreneur, presented “Myths about Tree Planting.”
He donated a variety of trees that were on sale at the event.
All of the proceeds from the tree sale and event overall went to benefit Evergreen Cemetery, aiding in the ongoing care and stewardship of its trees and landscape. Last July, straight-line winds damaged 60 to 70 trees at the northside cemetery.
According to cemetery grounds supervisor Raughn Ferrell, many trees have been planted since the storm, and he hopes to use future donations toward several long-awaited projects. They include installing a water line to the tower and sealcoating the driveway.
Photos from the event follow.
FACT Summer Singers member Cathy Daly sings “We Kiss In a Shadow” from “The King and I.”
Laura Wydeven, a member of the FACT Summer Singers, presents “A Wonderful Guy” from the musical “South Pacific.”
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Penny Kisman, a member of the FACT Summer Singers, presents “I Cain’t Say No” from the musical “Oklahoma!”
Tina Beckman, at left, and Cynthia Smith, both of Fort Atkinson, select toppings for their ice cream sundaes at the “Ever Green Benefit.”
Two photos above: At top, Carl Whitcomb presents “Myths about Tree Planting” during the “Ever Green Benefit.” His presentation included a talk about Heptacodium or Seven Son tree. Whitcomb, a world-renowned horticulturist and ornamental plant breeder for 40-plus years, is credited with research which has led to numerous patents and registered trademarks as an inventor and entrepreneur. The presenter donated trees for the plant sale, proceeds from which benefited Evergreen Cemetery; above, Evergreen Cemetery representatives were among audience members Saturday.
Raughn Ferrel, grounds supervisor of Evergreen Cemetery, from left; Dr. Carl Whitcomb, a world-renowned horticulturalist who donated trees to sell, benefiting the cemetery, and Brad Wilcox, Evergreen Cemetery Association Board of Trustees president gather at Saturday’s fundraising event.
The Fort Atkinson Community Theatre Readers Theatre performs “You Can’t Take It With You” at the “Ever Green Benefit” Saturday at the Fort Atkinson Club. The humorous play tells the story of Alice Sycamore, who falls for someone from a different background, leading to funny chaos when her quirky family meets his snooty parents. It’s all about enjoying life to the fullest.
Chris Spangler photos.
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