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Edgewood Children's Center-Wine Tasting
- 35 photos
- ~by Carla Falasco~
Edgewood Children’s Center hosted In the Vineyard, the annual fine wine and dining event, featuring over 80 wines from around the world and delectable dishes prepared by chefs from Annie Gunn’s, Anthony’s Bar, Araka, Bissinger’s, Cardwell’s at the Plaza, BC’s Kitchen, The Crossing, Fleming’s, Harvest, Herbies Vintage 72, Monarch, Niche, Portabella, and Villa Farotto.
Guest were treated to exciting live and silent auction items including a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of “Mad Men” during the season 4 shooting (airfare included), numerous wine packages from sought-after vineyards, exclusive tickets to the Blues and Cardinals, and getaways to Arizona and Hawaii.
Stephanie Sterkel and Jamie Sheffield served as event co-chairs and President & CEO Vince Hillyer thanked guests for their support.
Proceeds from the event will go towards Edgewood Children’s Center’s programs and services. Established in 1834, the Center provides compassionate care and treatment to restore children and strengthen families through intensive therapy, special education, case management, and support.
- 11/14/2009
- Album ID: 892278
- Photos by Carla Falasco
USO Missouri - Salute to Heroes Gala
- 37 photos
- ~by Carla Falasco~
Local and regional heroes gathered for the USO of Missouri’s 6th Annual Salute to Heroes Gala at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. This year the USO highlighted the best and brightest men and women serving in all 5 branches of the U.S. Military. Evening festivities included a silent auction, dinner, program, and the Missing Man Ceremony and Saber Salute executed by the US Transportation Command Joint Services Color Guard.
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger and St. Louis radio personality Dave Glover were honored for their generosity in helping the USO remodel the Lambert Airport James S. McDonnell USO facility. Accepting on Bulger’s behalf were his parents Jim and Pat Bulger. Ed Throop, USO board member, accepted on behalf of Glover. Charlie and Kim Peters served as event co-chairs and Jamie Allman was the emcee.
This year’s heroes included: Maj Daryl Chamberlain, Maj Michelle Barker, Capt Michael Lee, SFC Mark Brummitt, MSGT Sheldon (“Buck”) Scheehle, CPO Stephen Frazier, SSG Timothy Sarvis, SRA Ronald Reeves, SRA Zachary Gooch, TSGT Corey Pottard, PO1 Paul McNeely, SGT Allen Van Dillen, PO1 Jonathan Mays, SSG Heather Callahan, and SPC Timothy Seabourne.
The USO of Missouri, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families worldwide, and to creating a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and supporting civilian communities.
- 11/14/2009
- Album ID: 891548
- Photos by Carla Falasco
Family Support Network Dinner Auction
- 27 photos
- An elegant cuisine with fine wines and smooth jazz by saxophonist Tim Cunningham was featured at Family Support Network’s annual dinner auction at the Ritz-Carlton. Proceeds from the event will support services that prevent child abuse and neglect by providing cost-free, in-home counseling and therapy to at-risk families in the city and county. Each year, Family Support Network assists more than 2,200 individuals in more than 600 families.
Honorary chairs were Dennis and Judy Jones. Co-chairs were Kevin McDaniel and Tony Moise, assisted by Sam Hamacher, Charlie Medleberg and Erich Steinbock. Guy Phillips of Y-98 Radio was the emcee.
- 11/13/2009
- Album ID: 891181
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Hellenic Spirit Foundation Athena Awards
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- The Hellenic Spirit Foundation honored 12 talented and distinguished women of Saint Louis at The Hellenic Spirit Athena Awards luncheon at the Missouri Athletic Club. All proceeds benefited the University of Missouri-St. Louis Scholarship Fund.
Honorees included Ladue News founder Charlene Bry, Helen Carey, Glen Hahn Cope, PhD, Darlene Green, Debra Hollingsworth, Malaika Horne, PhD, Kathleen T. Osborn, Ellen Sherberg, Eugenia Kardaris Stamos, DDS, Sister Antoinette Temporiti, CPPS, Genevieve (Becky) Tharenos and Bessy Theodorou.
Emcee Victoria Babu and Maria Vainalis welcomed the 250 guests, and awards presentors were Dr. Thomas George, Chancellor of UM-SL, Foundation president Michael Tsiaklides, and Peter Vaccaro, Foundation vice president.
Entertainers included the acappella student ensemble, “Vocal Point,” directed by Dr. Jim Henry.
- 11/13/2009
- Album ID: 891165
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
New City School-40th Anniversary
- 34 photos
- ~by Carla Falasco~
New City School called all founders, distinguished alumnae, parents, staff, faculty, neighbors, and major contributors together for their “Coming of Age” 40th Anniversary celebration at the Chase Park Plaza. This special event acknowledged the school’s development from being a social and cultural education experiment, to being a present day world-renowned center of academic excellence. Proceeds from the celebration will support the school’s financial aid program that awarded more than $750,000 to families in need last year alone.
Katie Schenck served as event chair and many founders were on hand to encourage future support and thank current donors.
New City School teachers utilize the multiple intelligences education process to be certain to enrich students on all levels. “…personal and social-emotional intelligence, experiences with diversity, and discovering the joy of learning are needed to prepare our students for an ever-changing world,” said New City School Head Thomas Hoerr, who has led the school for 27 years.
Built on a commitment to diversity, the school maintains the vision of its founders; it continues to be a place of bold vision and unlimited possibilities where children, parents, and teachers join together in a community of joyful learning. Founded in 1969, the school now enrolls 375 students from 50 zip codes in Missouri and Illinois, many who reside in sought-after public school districts. Graduates are pursued by the top secondary schools in the area and top ranked colleges and universities nationwide.
- 11/13/2009
- Album ID: 889637
- Photos by Carla Falasco
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