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Ozanam – Hollywood Holiday Gala


OzanamGala20122(Seated) Kathy Nordhus, chairman; and Sharon Greenwood, honorary chairman (standing) Matt Nordhus, chairman; Don Greenwood, honorary chairman; and Larry Moore, emcee

Ozanam’s Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala began 29 years ago as a small movie premier and has grown to host more than 800 guests. This year, the Gala will be held on December 6th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Sharon and Don Greenwood are the honorary chairmen, and Kathy and Matt Nordhus will serve as chairmen. Larry Moore is the emcee. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, a program featuring testimonials and performances by the Ozanam children, and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the Ozanam girls and boys with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.

Also featured in the September 15th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Bryan Fairbank

 

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