Craig Ferguson was the special guest for the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse annual dinner. He is best known for being the host of “The Late Late Show.” He shared his empathy and openness about his own addiction and sobriety. The event was on Oct. 5 at Brookshire Grocery Arena. – Mary Ann Van Osdell
CADA with Craig Ferguson
1) Sarah Price and Craig Ferguson
2) Karla Sepulvado and Nicolette Ebarb
3) Julie Blewer and Gina Jenkins
4) Robert Tucker, Yolanda Richard, Lynette Lee, Bruce Cornelious
5) McKenzie Wilton and Sean Ettling
6) Meg Goorley and Alice Goorley Breard
7) Pamela Charles and Patti McBride Williams
Gingerbread House had a soldout crowd of 650 attendees with a common goal of supporting child abuse victims through the Power of One. The inspiring keynote speaker was Rebekah Gregory, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor. – Special to 318 Forum
Gingerbread House
1) Waynette Ballengee, Rebekah Gregory and Jessica Milan Miller
2) Auva Kenyan, Kimberly Bradford and Brittany Walters
3) Pam Sutton Shapen and Debbie Covington
4) Alex Person and Jordan Webster
5) Joan Strickland, Wendy Vickrey and Kim Foret
6) Maddie Walters, Laura and David Alvis
7) Missy Fussell, Christy Wreyford, Kay Holland and Debbie Williamson
8) Marshal Whitman, Deputy Proctor, DAI Sheets and Sgt. Thomas
Dress for Success held its annual fundraiser, The Red Hanger Event, on Sept. 29 at Sci-Port Discovery Center. It is a fashion show and cocktail party. Sonja Bailes and Ed Walsh served as emcees for the fashion show and cocktail party. – Mary Ann Van Osdell
1) Erica McCain
2) Kandis Thomas, Asha Linnear, Cotessa Roberson
3) Chris Bordelon, Dan Jovic, Holly Roca, Brandon Fail and Chief Wayne Smith
“Moments in Time: Photography by Bob Horne” was the subject of a reception Aug. 12 at the Bossier Arts Council. The recipient of many awards, Bob was a retired teacher, a member of most local art organizations and a supporter of the arts and other artists. – Mary Ann Van Osdell
Moments in Time
1) David and Cherry Hoskins and Audrey Bramel
2) Glenn Horne and Doug Horne
3) Cindy Green and Sheila Harkey
4) Lyndall Wilkinson and Susie Wicks
5) Sandra McCalla and Judy Horne
360 Foundation presented the Red Tie Gala on Oct. 7 at LeBossier Hotel and Event Center. The 360 Foundation supports women and children. Each year a queen is selected by a panel of judges to spearhead community service programs. Its Women’s Home in Highland gives women a safe space to live while providing support and services to help them prepare for better lives. – Mary Ann Van Osdell
1) Candy Welch, Que’brelyn Hill, Taylor Sims and Cheryl Young.
2) Chris and Mia Burt.
3) Sharonica Campbell and Shelia Wilkerson.
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