Special Events – The Woman's Club of Clayton

Small Town Gala 2022

The club’s major fundraiser was held Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Farm at 42. The event featured a catered buffet, cash bar, music, dancing, and a Reverse Raffle with a grand prize totaling $10,000.00. Additionally, many ‘second chance’ prizes were awarded throughout the evening. Funds raised from this event play an integral role in the continued success of our organization and will be used to fund community-based projects and scholarships.

TWCC President Betsy Grannis welcomes everyone and gets the Reverse Raffle started

Special guests Mayor Jody McLeod with his lovely wife and State Representative Donna White

TWCC members pull and track reverse raffle numbers with help of DJ Mike Brock

Three of four winners – Faye Brooks, Michael Grannis and Marie Monsees win $2500 each

15 awesome items were on the Silent Auction

TWCC members enjoy the evening – Dixie Brady, Maribeth Bailey, Nancy Maynard and Patti Farmer

Murder Mystery Dinner

Murder Mystery Dinner – On January 14, 2022, The Woman’s Club of Clayton hosted a Murder Mystery dinner at the TWCC clubhouse. More than 40 ticket holders enjoyed the murder mystery that was performed by members of the Clayton High School Drama Club.

Herman and Donna Steele and Bob and Brenda Gay enjoy the evening

The wonderful drama students from Clayton High School

Kitchen and Wait “Staff” – TWCC members Nancy Maynard, Dixie Brady, Betsy Grannis, Marybeth Bailey, Brenda Hill and Susan Johnson

The Woman’s Club of Clayton Events Held at Main Street Community Garden

During 2021, The Woman’s Club of Clayton, in partnership with Main Street Community Garden, transformed the Main Street Community Garden into a wonderful playground for kids during Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Thousands have visited the garden during these special events.

Easter Celebration – Kids enjoyed the chicken coupe with live chicks

Easter Celebration – Kids loved the Easter Bunny (TWCC members Nancy Maynard and Brenda Hill)

Easter Celebration – Pin the cottontail on the bunny! (TWCC members Brenda Gay and Rhonda Nielsen)

Halloween – Garden transformed into Stallings Station Graveyard full of ghosts and goblins

Christmas – Garden transformed into Candyland and kids can play the game and get candy at the shack when complete

Christmas – Snowmen in the Garden with TWCC member Trish Perna

Christmas – Larger than life Candyland characters in the Garden

Spring Fling Brunch & Fashion Event

The Woman’s Club of Clayton held this fundraiser on March 7, 2020 at Brick & Mortar, 217 E. Main Street, Clayton. Guests enjoyed a wonderful brunch, lovely spring fashions presented by Belk’s, additional fashion displays from Dylan’s, Yellow House and Unique Gifts by Jacquelynn, silent auction, door prizes and fun! Pictured above Candace Penny, one of the models for the event. Other models are pictured below.

Betsy Grannis, Spring Fling Brunch and Fashion Show Co-chair

Mother and Daugher, Becky Stewart and daughter Kayla Davis

Dianne Carroll, Spring Fling Brunch and Fashion Show Co-chair

Small Town Gala Fundraiser 2019

Small Town Gala: Honoring Clayton’s 150 Years – A Fall Fundraiser: The Woman’s Club of Clayton hosted the first ever “Small Town Gala” which was held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Farm at 42. Funds raised from this event play an integral role in the continued success of our organization and will be used to fund community-based projects in our town of Clayton. This year a major portion of the funds raised will go to the Clayton Community Recreational Foundation:Harmony Playground and Christmas Kids Project (a joint project of The Woman’s Club of Clayton and Clayton Civitan Club).

The event featured a catered buffet, cash bar, music, dancing, a Casino Night, Diamond Dip, and a Reverse Raffle with grand prize totaling $10,000.00. Additionally, many ‘second chance’ prizes were awarded throughout the evening. The event was very successful and we want to thank all of the organizations and individuals who purchased sponsorships.