By Betsy Iler
Vella Rogoski of Jackson’s Gap opened Fairy Tale Parties & Adventures at 1055 Cherokee Road in Alexander City Dec. 1 after three months of renovations to the building. Her party house specializes in on-site party packages, including children’s themed birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, family reunions, company parties, church functions and weddings.
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