Blue heron in the pines, watches as the party progresses.

The entranceway bridge decorated for the arrival of guests

Sesame soy chicken salad in filo cups

Orchids, orchids everywhere

Silk Obis

Smoked salmon cups

Carp socks fill with wind as shoppers fill out silent auction bid sheets

Earl, our bartender working the bar set up in front of Dr. George C. Clark's house

Beautiful sushi and flowers

The Orchestra and singer were both sensational

The Prez and his First Lady take the first dance.

Rice paper screens, silk kimonos and paper lanterns

defined the dining area

Glowing paper lanterns were the last thing guests saw as they left.

Fullerton Arboretum Honors

Dr. Clarence I. Nishizu

Teahouse of the July Moon Gala

July 17, 2005

Dr. Clarence I. Nishizu [seated to the right] and his son.

Dr. Nishizu has been a civil rights activist for over sixty years.

He is also a generous philanthropist

Parties By Panache with sushi and fruit skewers for the Arboretum's guests.

These carp flew over the silent auction tables

The tables were each decorated with an exceptional floral centerpiece

First Course was a salad with papaya, hearts of palm, jicama,

almonds and raspberries to be dressed with mango chutney vinaigrette

A team of waiters brings the salad to the Arboretum's

guests under floor leader Beth's watchful eye.

The sun is setting in Fullerton but the party is just getting

started, the guests are seated and salad is served.

Dinner was simple, elegant and delicious: Filet of beef in

brandy peppercorn sauce, with stir fry teriyaki vegetables and

wasabi mashed potatoes in a potato basket.

Everybody is finished eating, the speeches are over, winning

bidders are receiving their bid sheets and

now it's time for dessert.

The dessert was ice cream, berries and mint served with

chocolate chop sticks.

Parties By Panache 2808 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92821 Tel: 714-572-2190 Fax: 714-572-2192