Two big events, one weekend! Three parks, one big group of Friends. Help us celebrate our accomplishments and prepare for an amazing year ahead!

The Boots, Baubles and Bubbly Fundraiser will be 5–7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Clifftops home of Susan Thomas. As we launch our updated mission statement, new website, and exciting new goals for the next year, we invite you to join us in raising a glass to our beloved parks.

Purchase tickets now to indulge in delicious hors d’oeuvres, sip on handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, and enjoy live music as we celebrate our accomplishments and look ahead to an exciting future. Don’t forget to dress to impress for our “Outdoor Couture” theme! The most creative combination of outdoor attire and elegance will win a special prize (think Patagonia and pearls, Boots and blazers, Chacos and Chanel)!

Your support is essential to our continued success in protecting and improving the plateau for generations to come. Thanks to generous sponsors, all proceeds from this event will directly benefit Friends of South Cumberland State Parks.

Tickets are limited and $125 per person (100 percent tax-deductible). Go to <https://friendsofscsra.app.neo...;.

We’re excited to invite you to our Friends of the Parks annual meeting and picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Ayres Center at St. Mary’s Sewanee. Join us and learn about the future of our parks.

Help us kick off our 32nd year of protecting the plateau by joining us for our annual meeting where you’ll hear exciting updates about each of our three parks and the exciting goals of Friends of the Parks.

The free meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. Optional box lunches will be available starting at 11:30 a.m., but you must pre-order below if you want lunch.

Please RSVP and pre-order your box lunch. Lunch orders must be in by Sept. 8. Go to <https://friendsofscsra.app.neo...;.