The Sizzling, Sassy, Spring benefit event for the non-profit Growing Healthy Kids  was held May 20, 2014  from 5 to 8 pm at Cork and Tapas, 2101 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach, FL. The event debuted The Crystal Fusion Collection, then on display at Cork.

“Conch Shell” design by Ella Chabot hand etched by Connie Dexter Spicer

The Crystal Fusion Collection, art work by Ella Chabot (https://getshotbyella.com/ ) with glass artist Connie Dexter Spicer of Spice of Life Studio (http://www.spiceoflifestudio.com/) was a limited line of artist glassware.

A collection of vintage, fine glass, and crystal goblets were the canvases for Chabot’s art work as expressed by Spicer via hand etched glass. Each goblet was unique and truly one of a kind.

The Sizzling, Sassy, Spring event also showcased International Trainer & Certified Makeup Artist Pamela Bennett  of  SeneGence International (www.senegence.com/salsarita) and Barbara Petrillo, Owner/Designer of The Petrillo Collection, LLC, classic, casual and chic jewelry designs (www.thepetrillocollection.com).  Music with CN Starz Entertainment was featured.

A minimum donation of $5.00 to Growing Healthy Kids was requested of those in attendance. Proceeds are supporting Growing Healthy Kids programs aimed at combating the childhood diabetes epidemic through health and nutrition workshops for children and parents. Founded by epidemiologist Nancy L. Heinrich, M.P.H. in 2009, the non-profit organization offers hands on healthy eating workshops, garden planting projects, exercise activities, and dietary information to families striving to maintain optimum health for their children. ( www.growinghealthykids.blogspot.com)