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Cffc Celebrates 25Th Anniversary with Gala of Giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County
Brennan Wagner-Malia popped up from his seat with candlestick props on his arms as he performed Beauty and the Beast's opening lines from Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
As the song progressed, more Main Street Theatre Company performers rose from their seats to join at the front of the room, with a confetti finish for the surprise ensemble performance.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County hosted 350 guests at the third annual Gala of Giving Catalyst for Change on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
The black-tie event featured a champagne greeting, a cocktail hour and dinner with an open bar, online bidding for an array of silent auction items, live music by the Kendall Brothers Band and dancing, and an after-party with a buffet, Stix-DiMarco's Cigar Bar, and live music by Joe Materkowski.
The black-tie event featured a champagne greeting, a cocktail hour and dinner with an open bar, online bidding for an array of silent auction items, a live auction, live music by the Kendall Brothers Band and dancing, and an after-party with a buffet, Stix-DiMarco's Cigar Bar, and live music by Joe Materkowski.
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