Teddy Bear Tea fundraiser scheduled for Feb. 29

WALLA WALLA—It’s that time of year, again! The 14th annual Teddy Bear Tea takes place on Saturday, February 29 at the St Francis Church Social Hall, at 722 W. Alder St. in Walla Walla.

This fundraiser for the Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association features tea, sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and chocolates.

There will be also be multiple exhibits of teddy bears (commercial and hand-made), a story corner, a coloring table and a store featuring bear mementos.

A silent auction section features themed baskets including Seattle Seahawks memorabilia, Walla Walla Sweets hats, game tickets, bats and balls, Mod Pizza, garden supplies, a baby doll with cradle, quilt and clothes, a fishing tackle box with supplies, a set of porcelain dolls, and art from Kris Takemura.

Two hand-made bears will be raffled off with tickets costing $1 each.

Admission is $6.00 and tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds support student teacher/school practicum scholarships, which are awarded to graduates from schools in Columbia and Walla Walla counties.