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The Children’s Place – Patio Party

The Children’s Place’s Patio Party was held on May 15th. Mindy and Meyer Sosland were the honorary chairmen, and Katie McCune and Carrie McLiney served as the co-chairmen. Hundreds of guests gathered at more than 35 patio parties around Our Town to watch the livestreamed event, which featured a mission-filled program and silent and live auctions. Allison Waters is the Angel board chairman. Proceeds help to provide mental health services for young children to heal from life’s deepest hurts.

 

Avi and Andria Mitra with Shawna and Dave Brandli

 

 

Mariano Legaz, Jamie Berg, and Johnny Johntz

 

Thatcher Johntz, Henry Freilich, Mary Caroline Ellis, and Grant Baker

 

Abby Eden, emcee; and Polly Howard

Additional photos featured in the June 26, 2021 issue of The Independent

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