20 Pink Suitcase Sisters escaped the August heat and headed for cooler weather in the Pacific Northwest. For seven days, the travelers enjoyed time in Seattle before boarding an Amtrak train for a three-night stay in Portland, Ore.

Activities included a tour of Mt. Rainier, a visit to see the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia, a food tour at Pike Place Market, a visit to see the Columbia Gorge and the Multnomah Waterfalls, and a tour of the history of the food carts in Portland.

Sisters on board were Margaret Adam, Juanette Anderson, Becky Appleton, Denise Bearden, Patsy Bennett, Karen Blackwood, Karen Callaway, Charlene Eubanks, Jean Gysin, Victoria Hunt, Kathy Lowery, Angela Pryor, Jan McMullen, Judy Reid, Beverly Rochin, Dee Savage, Joan Shular, Jenny Tidman, Susan Tinkle and Marjorie Wilson.

Visit www.pinksuitcasesisters.com for more information about this women’s travel club.

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Mildred and Clayborn Davis of Jasper (formerly of Marietta) will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 27. The Rev. J.R. Cain married the couple in Ellijay in 1947. Mr. Davis is retired from Lockheed Georgia Co.

A reception hosted by the Davis children will be Sept. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gospel Temple Church at 10733 Ball Ground Highway in Ball Ground. Friends and family are invited to attend. No gifts please.

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Registration is now open for Harrison Youth Basketball Association, recreational youth basketball for boys and girls grades 1 to 12, at www.hoyabasketball.net.

As an Atlanta Hawks affiliate program, registration includes a free ticket to the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics game on Jan. 5 at Phillips Arena and discounted tickets for the rest of the family.

All players will be able to get on the Phillips Arena floor for “IN-GAME” experience); co-branded HYBA/Atlanta Hawks uniforms; access to HYBA League Manager website that enables you to track practice and game schedules, league standings and other information that is pertinent to your team and HYBA in general; eight to 10 games, weekly practices, post season tournament and all-stars for qualified players.

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Fashion spotlight of the week: In an orange chiffon pleated skirt and black sweater accessorized with a gold chain necklace and bracelets: Karen Reardon of Marietta — falling for fashion!





Sally Litchfield is a longtime Marietta resident. She formerly practiced law in Marietta and now stays home to raise her two children. Send Sally news at sallylit@bellsouth.net. Call Sally at (770) 425-8106.