White Violet Center anniversary celebration

White Violet Center's anniversary harvest dinner is Oct. 8.

It was September of 1995 when Sister Ann Sullivan was named the first director of the Sisters of Providence effort to establish Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as an eco-justice center. It was a pivotal moment for the Sisters of Providence. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice was dedicated and blessed on June 16, 1996.

This fall we are planning to celebrate the past 15 years of environmental justice work expressed through Providence Spirituality with a first-ever for us event.

Our 15th Anniversary Harvest Dinner will be Saturday, Oct. 8.

The hors d'oevres, local wine from Oliver Winery, in Bloomington, and beer from Bee Creek Brewery, in Brazil will be served and a silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. in the orchard at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. This will be a time to mingle with the alpacas, bid on fabulous items and visit with friends, staff, and sisters.

We’ll continue the fun with a delicious meal of locally-grown foods prepared by local chef Kris Kraut served in Reilly Auditorium, Owens Hall, at 6:30 p.m.

Attire is casual-nice. Tickets for this dinner fundraiser are $80 for individuals or $500 for a table of seven. Tickets may be purchased by sending donations to: White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876.

We hope you’ll join us for this special celebration. If you are unable to attend, but would like to give a donation in support of the future of White Violet Center, please use the same address above.