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More than 700 people gathered at the Sheldon Concert Hall to celebrate and honor those involved in community theater at the 10th annual Best Performance Awards presented by Arts for Life. Awards were handed out to productions, cast members and behind-the-scenes crew members. A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Joneal Joplin, who recently played Franklin D. Roosevelt in Annie at the Muny.

Gavin and Margaret French, and Nick and Emily Mauro

Anthony and Jaimel Gauda

Lucie Coates and Liz Sawyer

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More than 100 golfers teed off against cardiovascular disease in the 24th annual American Heart Association Golf Classic hosted by the Country Club of St. Albans. Buffy McKinney of the St. Louis division of the AHA served as mistress of ceremonies, and Steve Walli of United Healthcare and Dr. Ed Geltman of Washington University School of Medicine served as event co-chairs. All the fun and camaraderie helped raise nearly $80,000 to support local research and projects.

Bob Chelebowrah, Woody Weigondt and Mike Drone

Rich Bach, Kelly Ferrara and George Kichura

Sara Masterson, Linda Ballowb and Christine Diak

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The Humane Society of Missouri hosted an evening of networking, raffles and refreshments at this year's Purses for Pooches and Pals. Local female business leaders organized the event, which featured the chance to win bags by Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci; wine and hors d'oeuvres; appearances by Humane Society residents; and the chance to win a trip to Los Angeles. Proceeds benefited the organization's Dr. Doolittle Fund, which provides veterinary care for abused animals.

Joan Hecker, Dawn Lynn, Janet Trimble and Jeanne Carmack

Rolanda Johnson and Sheilah Clarkeekong

Donna Barringer and Anna Crosslin

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Now in its 11th year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Race for the Cure drew nearly 70,000 breast cancer survivors and their supporters downtown for a 5K run/walk, turning the streets into a sea of pink. Today Show host and breast cancer survivor Hoda Kotb served as national honorary chair, cheering on participants as they crossed the start line. The participants raised more than $3.5 million, 75 percent of which will stay in St. Louis to fund breast cancer screenings, health education and treatment projects.

Jamie and Karyl Young, Scott Forrest and Kelly Hunselt

Morgen Woelbling and Anne Muilenburg

Sean Oliver Sr., Sean Oliver Jr. and Derek Johnson

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Nurses for Newborns supporters celebrated the accomplishments of founder and long-time CEO Sharon Rohrbach at its annual Boogie for Babies fundraiser at Grant's Farm. More than 300 attendees showed up for dinner, a silent auction and music by the SMASH Band. Guests also could tour Deer Park and meet Rams cheerleaders. The Rev. Greg Smith, McGraw Milhaven and Toronto Maple Leaf Jamal Mayers and his wife Natalie served as the event's honorary chairs. Proceeds supported Nurses for Newborns in its quest to provide health care, education and parenting skills to at-risk families.

Mary Ellen Cotsworth and Bill Siedhoff

Greg Storch, Rachel Storch, and Nanci and James Bobrow

Laverne Wrombel, Sharon Rohrbach and Pat Nolan

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More than 2,700 St. Louisans lent their support to the Saint Louis Zoo — and had a lot of fun while doing so — during Zoofari. Attendees were treated to tasty hors d'oeuvres, main dishes and desserts from more than 60 local restaurants; live music by Fabulous Motown Revue, Soul Alliance, Arvell and Co., Galaxy Red and The Commodores; and a silent auction that included items like trips to Paris and Africa, New York City Fashion Week, fine jewelry and tickets to the Masters. The event brought in more than $800,000 for the zoo's efforts in saving endangered species here and around the world.

Lashonda Kahill, Stephanie Dooley, Charlie Dooley, Charolette Kiner and Marcie Smith

Angela and Keith Gosney, Mary Ann Medler and Bill Corrington

Susie and David Spence