Despite the chilly temps last Wednesday, Jan. 8, close to 40 women attended the first Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe on St. Helena Island.

[caption id="attachment_14719" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2-e1389884298234.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-14719" alt="Some of the women who won door prizes at Island Girls Night Out." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2-e1389884298234-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a> Some of the women who won door prizes at Island Girls Night Out.[/caption]

The event, sponsored by The Island News, was an opportunity for local women to meet, network and have fun. A big thanks to Irene Goodnight for organizing and being the MC at the event. And also much thanks to Bella Luna for opening up their restaurant and providing appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for all the guests.

Irene gave out more than 15 door prizes. Here are some of the women and the items they won: Julie Cowles, Reiki session; Diane Valkenburg, evening bag; Cynthia Stewart, Lands End Tour; Martha Cooper-Hudson, item from The Clothes Line; Karen Burke, Avon products; Arlene Peck, Mary Kay products; Barbara Handbury, Organika Salon; Susan Dickson, Reiki session; Nancy Navarro,

[caption id="attachment_14720" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-4-e1389884397867.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-14720" alt="More women who attended Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe and won door prizes." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-4-e1389884397867-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a> More women who attended Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe and won door prizes.[/caption]

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31 key chain; Ree Williams, Shelly Kohli artwork; Bonnie Dunbar, beautiful necklace from Reflections; Elizabeth Finger, bag by Shelly; Shelly Kohli, jewelry from Reflections; Mary Accardi, candle by “In the Park.” Thanks again to all the businesses that donated prizes.

The second Island Girls Night Out will be held next month.