For many, Easter is the holiday that signifies the arrival of Spring. On High Street, one restaurant owner along with the help from the owner of an antique shop, decided to host their own Easter event for families and customers.

It was last March when Kristy Vliet, owner of 5 Kids Kandy Café and Catering, and Tammy Fischer, owner of Fischer Antiques, decided to host the first every “Spring Dream ’in Tea Party.” The event was planned to be a four-course luncheon with all kinds of treats, bite sized meals and even a visit from the Easter Bunny.

According to Vliet, customers enjoyed bottomless iced or hot teas, along with different mini sandwiches as the entrée, all with different meats and cheeses.

Both businesses provided their own part to the event, helping to accentuate and make it even more memorable.

“This was the first time we have done this luncheon,” said Vliet. “It gives us a chance to show off our businesses, and we’ve pulled so much together for the event.”

Vliet specialized in the cooking and catering for the event while Fischer provided the space to host it and provided the party with tables and chairs, along with several different kinds of antique merchandise she holds in her store. The space was remodeled and painted just for the event.

“We had so much fun planning and getting everything ready for the party,” said Vliet.

According to Vliet, there was close to 50 people that reserved a table for the event, and around nine or 10 of them were children.

“It helps to forget things for a while and allow people to enjoy themselves,” said Fischer.

The event location was right next door to the 5 Kids Kandy Café, and is under ownership of Fischer Antiques.

Fischer felt that this event would help to be a sort of “pick-me up” from the dismal weather Waynesburg has been having lately.

“This will provide something new for people to do, and maybe even bring some new business back towards Main Street and businesses on it,” said Fischer. “It may only be a few hours, but it is a way to sit down, talk and enjoy a little party that brings families together.”

Vliet and Fisher discussed a possible plan to host a similar event during Mother’s Day, May 13, and could potentially do this event annually for Easter, after considering customers’ reactions and responses.