Philadelphia Center hosted the 32nd Annual Auction Against AIDS on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. The evening theme was “A Totally Awesome Adventure,” and guests were encouraged to wear their best ’80s attire. The event included a silent auction and entertainment by the Ladies of Central Station. Brad Campbell presented the Paul Weiss Memorial Award to the late Lewis Kalmbach during the event. Lewis’s husband, Greg Ott, accepted the award. Money raised at the event provides the funds that allow the Philadelphia Center to carry out its mission.

— Mark Crawford

Auction Against AIDS

1) Amanda Bison, Bridget Vasko, Jessica Ritchie, Chris Fort

2) Brad Campbell, Greg Ott

3) Cynthia LaChapelle, Jacqueline Barber

4) Chanell McCraw, MiiMii Washington

5) Jason Shidiskis, Courtnei Gabriel

6) James Osborn, Bryan Sullivan

7) Katie Bickhamk, Keith Hanson

8) Lindy Daughtry, Mallory Liles, Angie Jackson, Christy Petty, Rachel Peters, Rebecca Kliebert

9) Mary Jo Walston, Marquita

Market 104 restaurant at the Shreveport Hilton was the scene for the Young Professionals Initiative 40 Under Forty Announcement party. The 40 honorees were recognized as outstanding from a selection of candidates submitted to the YPI team at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. One person will be selected as the standout among the group at a gala at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino on Dec. 2. — Special to 318 Forum

40 Under Forty

1) Lovee Pinson, Sara Nelms, Liz Crews, Marie N. Johnson-Watts, Dr. Kenya Roberts, Carly Koen, Victor Thomas

2) Sponsor Lee Michaels representatives James Slater, Paul Reed

3) Marie N. Johnson-Watts, Tierra Heard

4) Margo Clendenin, Lindsey Gaskins, Walt Gaskins, Dr. Tamna Wangjam

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