It was Play Ball at the Frontenac Hilton as numerous St. Louis Cardinals players, managers, and coaches joined many guests to help support the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri. Auctioneer Rene Knot auctioned off some fantastic items and guests heard from not only honorary co-chairs Tony LaRussa and Mike Matheny, but also David Freese, Jason Mott, Mark McGuire, Mike Aldretti, Matt Carpenter, Daniel Discalzo, John Jay, Allen Craig, Marc Zebchinski, Tyler Green. Proceeds go to help provide services and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorders at the Thompson Center at the University of Missouri Columbia.
5/10/2012
Album ID: 1471071
Photos by Bryan Schraier
Flower Power Luncheon
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The Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park was awash with color as Tower Grove Park held their spring Flower Power event. Inside the Palm House and in a tent outside, the colors of spring and flowers in all forms dominated. Mistress of Ceremonies Debbie Monterrey from KMOX radio welcomed guests before the Award Presentation of the Drew N. Baur Corporate Partner Award. Then the man of the hour, guest speaker, garden designer and landscape expert P. Allen Smith talked about his garden experiences and about his Moss Mountain Farm project. After the Luncheon Mr. Smith signed his book in the Palm House.
5/10/2012
Album ID: 1470985
Photos by Bryan Schraier
Cabinetry Etc. Opening Party
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5/10/2012
Album ID: 1469915
Salute to Women in Leadership
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St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation
St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation took great pride in giving recognition to women in the City of St. Louis with a luncheon at the Renaissance Grand Hotel Ballroom downtown honoring their achievements. The 9th annual Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon honored 12 women who were flourished with accolades and gifts as a way of saying thank you for what they have done for so many over the years. The St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation, also known as the Vashon/Jeff Vander Lou Initiative, has strived to bring sustained improvement to the community. Among those in attendance were Richard Roundtree, The Honorable Chris Koster, Fr. Lawrence Biondi, S.J., Jacqueline and Lou Brock, Robbie Montgomery, and Denise Thimes. Event co-chairs were Thelma Steward and Vanessa Foster.
5/8/2012
Album ID: 1465899
Photos by By Diane Anderson
Great Pairings, An Affair to Remember
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5/5/2012
Album ID: 1468739
Photos by Bryan Schraier
Grapes and the Garden
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Showcasing over 100 wines from all over the world, as well as featuring some scrumptious goodies courtesy of Schnucks and other gourmet purveyors, this year’s Grapes and the Garden was spectacular. Jazz trio Silk Pajamas provided sublime tunes, and even the weather cooperated for the most part as many guests browsed around outside the Linnean House and around the fountain on Spoehrer Plaza, which was already swathed in Dragons in anticipation of the Lantern Festival beginning later this month.
5/5/2012
Album ID: 1468738
Photos by Bryan Schraier
Kentucky Derby Day Annual Gala 2012
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Kids in the Middle
Kids in the Middle celebrated its annual gala at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Ballroom in Clayton. The evening was filled with fabulous food and drink, amazing auction items, and the company of friends and family. Kids in the Middle help families’ transition to a new way of life before, during and after separation and divorce, for the sake of creating healthier futures for all involved. The evening’s gala was co-chaired by Stacy Daniels and Keith Kohler.
5/5/2012
Album ID: 1465928
Photos by By Diane Anderson
Sunset at the Sheldon Wine Tasting
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It was a beautiful ‘Sunset at the Sheldon’ wine tasting as guests were guided through sampling a variety of wines by representatives of Z wine services while enjoying scrumptious food. Guests bid on silent auction items as well as raffles for more wine prizes. The Sheldon balcony was open and guests enjoyed their wine watching the sun set over St. Louis. The proceeds from this 13th annual wine tasting benefit the Sheldon’s educational programs.
5/4/2012
Album ID: 1468742
Photos by Bryan Schraier
Lifesaver Awards Breakfast – Honoring Community Heroes
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The inaugural Lifesaver Awards breakfast honored those local community heroes that showed their humanity, love of community, and their selflessness. Held at the Frontenac Hilton and presented by the American Red Cross St. Louis Chapter, honorees received awards in 11 categories: Good Samaritan Youth, Law Enforcement, Healthcare Professional, Disaster Relief, Water Safety, Animal Rescue, Emergency Medical, Blood Services, Military, Good Samaritan Adult, Firefighter. Emceed by News 11 Meteorologist John Fuller, the stories of the Lifesaver Award recipients are a motivation to serve other and a source of pride for our region.
5/4/2012
Album ID: 1466358
Photos by Bryan Schraier
PROGRESSIVE YOUTH CONNECTION 14TH ANNUAL WORLD OF CHILDREN AWARDS AND FUND RAISING EVENT
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Progressive Youth Connection 14th Annual World of Children Awards and fund raising event was held on May 4th, 2012 at Sheraton Clayton Plaza. The event featured wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, silent auction and live music by The Kevin Mitchell 4. The performance by Break Down St. Louis students told the story about teens and their hard choices. The evening was inspiration for adults and youth to help youth meet the challenges which they are facing every day, and make the right choices.
PYC World of Children Awards recognized and honored nine community leaders and companies for their distinctive contributions to the welfare of children in St. Louis area. Meg Petri, PYC Executive Director gave awards to Tim Gore, HEC-TV in Arts/Media/Entertainment; Becky James Hatter from Big Brothers Big Sisters in Community Volunteerism; Kohl’s Cares in Corporate; Stephanie Krauss from Shearwater High School in Education; Dan Glazier from The Homeless Adolescent Task Force, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri in Government/Law; Touch Program, Support Dogs, Inc. in Health; Na’im Muhammad from Youth Awareness Program in Non-Profit/Social Services; Lucia Rodriguez from St. Louis Rams in Philanthropy; Jenna Imergoot, BreakDown St. Louis in Youth Outstanding Achievement.
DNT Document and Network Technologies, Dirt Cheap, Gateway Metals, One Source Retail, Thompson Coburn LLP, Spencer Fane, JB Creatives were major sponsors of the event.
All proceeds benefit Progressive Youth Connection's violence prevention programs in local schools and communities.
Founded in 1972, Progressive Youth Connection is a 501 (c) 3, not for profit corporation that provides violence prevention programs for youth ages 5-18, education and training for parents and educators as well as individual counseling and support group sessions. In 1984, Progressive Youth Connection became a member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. PYC serves 3,000 to 4,000 youth per year. For information visit www.pyconline.com
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