Anchors away! The Community Coalition, a grass-roots organization made up of four volunteer programs, hopped aboard the Forbes' family yacht, the Highlander, on Saturday, April 28th. The boat cruised around Philadelphia while members and guests perused the auction items and had a lovely supper. The Young Friends faction was in attendance as well, taking over the master bedroom at one point for a mini-meeting. For more information about the Community Coalition, call 1-610-827-9232, or go to www.thecommunitycoalition.org.

Patti LaBelle and Delilah Winder, owner of Bluezette restaurant, teamed up April fourth to host a two-seating dinner, part of which will benefit Project H.O.M.E., a charity that helps people break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Down home cookin' included; chicken and dumplings, pan fried catfish filets and "fierce" fried corn. As Ms. LaBelle says, "I was born to do two things – sing and cook." And how!

The Friends of the American Red Cross held their 2nd annual Red Ball at the Union League in Philadelphia on Saturday March 3rd. The sold-out crowd of 900 or so revelers partied on late into the night. A great benefit, with seemingly limitless eats donated by gracious area restaurants, a generous open-bar and scads of happy, good-looking supporters enjoying it all. What more do you want in a party? All the proceeds go to Community Disaster Education, a Red Cross program that teaches students how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Sometimes, we can't make up our minds. We're in a wandering mood, so The Scene goes on a barhop; a mini-tour of the town. On March 24th, we hit Old City at Lucy's, Continental and Marmont. As the evening wore on, Rouge on Rittenhouse Square beckoned. For some late night fun and dancing we headed to Bar Noir right up the street from Rouge. Always a fun, mixed crowd. Try not to storm the door at 1 am – as with any late nite hotspot you'll have more success the earlier you go.

The 2001 Flower Show was open for a black-tie preview reception held on Saturday March 3rd. The display, whose exhibitors plan for many months, was set up in a mere week at the Philadelphia convention center. Donations from the attendees of this reception provide financial support for Philadelphia Green, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society''s outreach and public landscapes program. A dinner catered by Aramark was the final touch to a beautifully landscaped evening.