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NewsMarch 3, 2024

The Friends Gala celebrates 8th annual event

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Nathan Gladden
Gala attendees dance together on the floor while the 12 South Band plays at The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 2 at the Drury Conference Center. The Saint Francis Foundation presented The Friends Gala and featured a live auction, photo opportunities and live music from 12 South Band.
Gala attendees dance together on the floor while the 12 South Band plays at The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 2 at the Drury Conference Center. The Saint Francis Foundation presented The Friends Gala and featured a live auction, photo opportunities and live music from 12 South Band.
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Attendees chat and laugh together before their dinner is  served at The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center.
Attendees chat and laugh together before their dinner is  served at The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center.
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Kimberly Likens thanks and recognizes the sponsors of The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center on Saturday, March 2.
Kimberly Likens thanks and recognizes the sponsors of The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center on Saturday, March 2.
Executive director of the Saint Francis Foundation Stacy Huff chooses the winner of one of the auction items of the night.
Executive director of the Saint Francis Foundation Stacy Huff chooses the winner of one of the auction items of the night.
Auctioneer Jerry Tuschhoff facilitates the live auction at The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center.
Auctioneer Jerry Tuschhoff facilitates the live auction at The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center.
Emma the puppy is pet by an attendee as a part of a free voucher from SEMO Pets to adopt a cat or dog as one of the auction items for the live auction at The Friends Gala. 
Emma the puppy is pet by an attendee as a part of a free voucher from SEMO Pets to adopt a cat or dog as one of the auction items for the live auction at The Friends Gala. 
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The 12 South Band takes the stage in front of the live crowd in attendance at The Friends Gala.
The 12 South Band takes the stage in front of the live crowd in attendance at The Friends Gala.
One of the singers from the 12 South Band plays to the crowd on the dance floor at the Drury Conference Center.
One of the singers from the 12 South Band plays to the crowd on the dance floor at the Drury Conference Center.
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A singer from the 12 South Band reaches her hand out over the stage in their performance at The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 2.
A singer from the 12 South Band reaches her hand out over the stage in their performance at The Friends Gala on Saturday, March 2.
Attendees on the dance floor smile at each other while enjoying the 12 South Band.
Attendees on the dance floor smile at each other while enjoying the 12 South Band.
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Attendees look over the silent auction items before the official start of the gala on Saturday, March 2.
Attendees look over the silent auction items before the official start of the gala on Saturday, March 2.
Attendees get their pictures taken by John Mark Photography at the Friends Gala on Saturday, March 2 at the Drury Conference Center.
Attendees get their pictures taken by John Mark Photography at the Friends Gala on Saturday, March 2 at the Drury Conference Center.
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(Left) Nate Gautier and Matthew Ewasko welcome everyone in attendance to The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center.
(Left) Nate Gautier and Matthew Ewasko welcome everyone in attendance to The Friends Gala at the Drury Conference Center.
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