Rebecca Avery and husband David Branch Jr. hosted a Christmas party at their home in Cypress Landing on Dec. 10 to benefit Ruth’s House. Among those attending were: (from left) board members Ina Slade, John Rebholz, Chocowinity Mayor Jimmy Mobley, Branch, Valerie Kines (Ruth’s House executive director), Avery, and board members Jacinta Jones, Jessica Yoder and Dr. David Swarner.