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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

The Improv at Zona Rosa was the setting for the ninth annual Stand Up for Synergy, a benefit for Synergy Services. The ninth annual event featured a stand up performance by Billy Gardell, star of television’s Mike and Molly. Janine Akers and Ryan Anderson were co-chairmen of the event that supports the women, children and families in need at Synergy Services.

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Josh Mitchem, board member; Brandy Harrington, Synergy Services; and Billy Gardell, featured performer
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Emcee Elizabeth Alex
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Josh Landy was excited to win a live auction package.
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Jonathan Vigliaturo, Alison Mueller, James Vigliaturo, and Jim and Kathy Vigliaturo
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Artist John Bukaty showed off the painting of Mike Moustakas that he created early in the evening to be auctioned off by the Nigro Brothers.
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Tom Babb and Dawn Parsons

Additional photos also featured in the December 12, 2015 issue 
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography

 

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