Marti Easter displays her artwork “friends forever” at the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Butler on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Each of the five Butler churches where the needy receive a free meal Monday through Friday evenings will continue in their important mission of feeding the hungry, thanks to a soiree on Saturday.
The Community Meal Ministry Gala and Art Show were held Saturday and Sunday, respectively, as fundraisers for the nightly meals prepared by volunteers at each church.
Those who attended the gala on Saturday noshed on appetizers from local restaurants and cookies donated by the congregation members of the five churches that provide the meals.
Three local artists, Mark Hall, Joe Pugliese and Paul Means, discussed the pieces they brought to the gala and art show with those in attendance at the gala.
The artwork created by the three local men was available for sale at various price points.
New at the gala this year was the addition of two local student artists, whose work was exhibited but not sold.
The art show on Sunday offered several gift baskets to be raffled. Admission was free for those who wanted to bid on the gift baskets or peruse the art on Sunday.
All proceeds from both the gala and art show will benefit the Community Meal Ministry.
Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show attendees Tom & Julienne Fern and Sharon McLafferty. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Mike Higgins and Jon Pugliese attending the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St Michaels Church on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Artist Paul Means stands among his paintings on display at the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show on Saturday, April 13 in Butler. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Artist Jenn Spryn discusses her latest pieces on display at the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show at Saint Michael’s Church in Butler on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Local artist & retired art teacher from Grove City High School Mark Hall displays some of his recent work at the fundraiser and art show & gala for Community Meal Ministries on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Managing editor of the Butler Eagle Donna Sybert and her husband Steve attended the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show at St Michael’s in Butler on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Friends Tim Curci, William Stewart & Dale Lumley attended the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show at St Micheal’s on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Chance & Cierra Christy's family run the Community Meal program at the 1st United Methodist Church in Butler. They attended the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show on Saturday. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Lori & Jason Salsgiver listen to local artist Jenn Spryn explain a few of her pieces on display at the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Justine Brown, Karen ODonnell & Dana Meute discuss some artwork by local artist Paul Means at a gala & art show to raise money for the Community Meal Ministries. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Retired Butler High School art teacher Jon Pugliese displays some of his artwork at the Community Meal Ministries Gala and Art Show on Saturday, April 13. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Friends Taylor Aspelin & Autumn Berquist-Cherwaty (right) admire an piece titles “friends forever” by local artist Marti Easter at a gala & art show to raise funds for Community Meal Ministries at Saint Michael's. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
