WALTER held its third annual holiday shopping event, Celebrate the Season, at the historic Merrimon-Wynne House Nov. 29. More than 200 guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Donovan’s Dish, cocktails mixed by Durham Distillery, and seasonal decor by The English Garden. Local vendors including Boho Beads, Charlotte’s, The Flourish Market, High Cotton, If It’s Paper, la maison, Marta’s Boutique, NOFO @ the Pig, Portraits Inc., and Zest Cafe + Home Art sold holiday gifts. A portion of the evening’s proceeds benefited nonprofit Note in the Pocket.