Waynette Ballengee, Millie Adkins and Laura and David Alvis

Dan Jovic, Kayla Southard and Jackie Jovic

Lauren Nunnery, Erin Hopkins and Kelly Clayton

Macy and Teri Flash

Carol Llyod, Marilyn Merkle, Missy Pou and Jean Cooper

The Gingerbread House Child Advocacy Center hosted its annual fundraising lunch at Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport on Wednesday, Oct. 30. This year’s special guest was Demi-Leigh Tebow, former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe, who was part of a question-and-answer segment with Jackie Jovic and Gingerbread House Board Chairman Waynette Ballengee. The event also featured more than two dozen door prizes for some of the lucky luncheon guests. — Mark Crawford

Amanda and Franco Zaragoza

Andrea Butler, Macy Fritz and Shelli Murphy

Bonne Summers and Kristen Powers

Byron and Kristen Godwin

Susan and Patrick Kirton

The Louisiana Association of the Blind hosted its inaugural gala fundraiser, The Eye Ball, at Horseshoe Casino’s Riverdome. The evening featured dueling DJs playing the latest hits and Halloween classics, a cash prize costume party, a delicious Halloween-themed buffet and a fabulous silent auction. Proceeds from this event go toward transforming the Louisiana Association for the Blind’s headquarters building into the area’s premier Assistive Technology Training Center. — Mark Crawford

Allison and Tony Truelove

Ashley Henning-Clark and Amy Hollister

Marilyn and Mitch Reynolds

Mark Crews and Elizabeth Sanders

Susan Bryant, Imperial Sir David Hamm and Charlene Hamm

Shriners Children’s Shreveport hosted their annual fundraiser, A Red Carpet Affair, and invited guests to step into the glitz and glam of Hollywood as they entered the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino. The sparkly party featured a lavish seafood buffet, extravagant silent auction items with luxury vacations, and entertainment provided by Caravan Band. — Mark Crawford

Paul and Evette Pratt

Estelle Brown

Dianne Harmon, Jimmie Brazzel, Lynda Bayles and Beth Foster

Johnny Wessler and Chris Chandler

The Elvis Angels Fan Club and Dave Gore with Keeping It Country Live co-hosted the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first appearance on the Louisiana Hayride on Oct. 16. Joey Kent, curator/historian at Louisiana Hayride archives, brought the KWKH microphone, and Estelle Brown, one of Presley’s backup singers, was in attendance. — Mary Ann Van Osdell

Dr. David Abdehou and Dean Abdehou

Montclair Park Assisted Living held a grand opening celebration coinciding with its 25th anniversary for the new independent living section. Dr. David Abdehou is the owner. The event was Oct. 19. — Mary Ann Van Osdell