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A Picnic in Provence The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden hosted A Picnic in Provence garden party on Aug. 28. The sold-out event raised funds for Assiniboine Park, Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf. It featured music from the Big City All Star Band and al fresco dining with French flair. The annual fundraiser, co-chaired by Ruth Asper and Neil Wilcox, supports the care and upkeep of the park and amenities, including outdoor gardens and indoor greenery, animal encounters and community gathering spaces.

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A Picnic in Provence

The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden hosted A Picnic in Provence garden party on Aug. 28. The sold-out event raised funds for Assiniboine Park, Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf. It featured music from the Big City All Star Band and al fresco dining with French flair. The annual fundraiser, co-chaired by Ruth Asper and Neil Wilcox, supports the care and upkeep of the park and amenities, including outdoor gardens and indoor greenery, animal encounters and community gathering spaces.

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BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS Singer Sheena Rattai of Big City All Star Band performs during A Picnic in Provence at the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.

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Singer Sheena Rattai of Big City All Star Band performs during A Picnic in Provence at the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS Jane (left) and her friend Candice

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Jane (left) and her friend Candice

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS From left: Bill Parrish and his wife Theresa Parrish, Deborah Waller and her husband Simon Waller at A Picnic in Provence.

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From left: Bill Parrish and his wife Theresa Parrish, Deborah Waller and her husband Simon Waller at A Picnic in Provence.

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS From Left: FP Canadian Newspapers Ltd. general partner Bob Silver, Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry city councillor Sherri Rollins and Simon Waller attend the annual fundraiser.

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From Left: FP Canadian Newspapers Ltd. general partner Bob Silver, Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry city councillor Sherri Rollins and Simon Waller attend the annual fundraiser.

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS Chocolate Zen Bakery owner Barbara Rudiak (right) and Bonnie Greschuk get in the garden party spirit.

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Chocolate Zen Bakery owner Barbara Rudiak (right) and Bonnie Greschuk get in the garden party spirit.

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Free Press editor Paul Samyn and his wife Catherine

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS Former Free Press marketing director Marnie Strath (left) and Bob Friesen

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Former Free Press marketing director Marnie Strath (left) and Bob Friesen

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Artist Andrew S. Hiebert

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS Theresa Epp (second from right) of Independent Jewellers with daughters Molly (left), Emma (second from left) and Abby (right)

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Theresa Epp (second from right) of Independent Jewellers with daughters Molly (left), Emma (second from left) and Abby (right)

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Jay Martin (left) and Graeme Sifton

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From left, Blair Henderson, Erica Henderson, Mark Dookeran and Ravi Dookeran

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