THE PHILADELPHIA CENTER hosted their 31st annual Auction Against AIDS, themed “Not So Silent Nashville Night,” at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. The event featured the Ladies of Central Station, Shreveport Bossier Steppers, N.R.G. Fitness, and music by That Girl DJ. There was an extensive silent auction, a rhinestone raffle to win one of several jewelry pieces, and a “Where’s Dolly” contest to pick the best Dolly Parton impersonator. – Mark Crawford

1) Andrea Remedies, Katy Larsen

2) Cheryl Giglio, Kristie Giglio

3) Ellen Richardson, Jason Boose, Hedy Hebert

4) Kamryn Jones, Tori Beaudion

5) Malorie Lyles, Angie Jackson, Jonathan Fayard, Luke Richard, Christy Petty

LAS VEGAS NIGHT – The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana hosted their biennial fundraiser, Las Vegas Night, at the Petroleum Club in downtown Shreveport. The casino-themed event featured blackjack, craps and roulette tables where guests could win “money” to bid on silent auction items. This year’s event raised the most money in its history for the Deaf Action Center. – Mark Crawford

LAS VEGAS NIGHT

1) Brad Schmidt, Christina Notaranni

2) Cody Brazzel, Caroline Marston

3) Jeff and Katherine Hebert

4) Casey David, Alexa Phillips

5) Britni Sepulvado, Chloe Ramsey

6) Kathy French, Nancy McCarter

7) Libby Rucker, Lyn Lawrence

8) Patrick Byrd, Elise McMahen, Hallie Small

9) Samantha and Jonathan Turgeon

10) Sandi and Jeffrey Kallenberg

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