Rachel Wakefield, Sue Wright and Beth Wakefield
Kristie and Stephen Ciesielski with John and Karen Bourne
Tom Andrews, M.J. Robertson with Sue and Gary Knapp
Photos by Dan Flanigan
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Patty Kircher, Chris Kircher, Chef George Duran, Kate and Sandy Dodge
February 24th, the Food Bank for the Heartland’s 10th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser presented by ConAgra Foods was held at Embassy Suites La Vista. More than $200,000 was raised as former Food Network Chef, George Duran, drew in a crowd of nearly 800 guests. The fundraiser also served as the kick-off to the Food Bank’s celebration of its 30th anniversary. During the evening’s program, Chef Duran prepared recipes from his book “Take This Dish and Twist It.” Sandy and Kate Dodge served as Honorary Chairpersons of the event.
Debra and Bob Culver with Carol Russell
Brian Barks and Angie Grote
Jeff and Ava Kosse
David and Mia Stiles
Event chairs Megan Addison and Catherine McAllister Photos by Dan Flanigan
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For more information on the Food Bank for the Heartland, visit www.omahafoodbank.org.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OMAHA AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW
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March 4-6th, the Junior League of Omaha held its annual American Girl Fashion Show at Happy Hollow Country Club. Seven shows were held featuring historically inspired clothing and matching dolls from the American Girl clothing collection, American Girl of Today and the American Girl Bitty Baby collections. Several exciting raffles were held and each show featured a silent auction and an expanded boutique.
Deborah and Cristina McDermott
Junior League President Sarah McGowan and Jen Barte
The American Girl Fashion Show is an important fundraiser that helps support the Junior League of Omaha’s children’s projects. Committee chairs were Megan Addison and Catherine McAllister. For more information on the Junior League of Omaha, visit www.juniorleagueomaha.org.
Claire and Julie Lyons
Amy Wieczorek and Tope Banwo