Guests arrive at District 475 in the DTC--The venue is a collaboration with Red Line Gallery, created by Metropolitan Homes, to provide a venue to showcase artwork and provide event space.
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Anita Solich, left, Carol Solich, Jordan Solich, Susie Law and Brooke Solich convene at the patron party
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Board members Laura Barton and John Fernie
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LouAnn Wukitsch, left, Mike Wukitsch, Philip Doty and his daughter Sarah Davey
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CHC Foundation President and CEO Steve Winesett talks with board member John Fernie
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Bill Mosher and board member Molly Broeren are consistent supporters of CHC.
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Marc Spritzer, left, chats with Wendy Lee and Steve Kris
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Nikki and Dana from Pinkberry served up some delicious (and popular) frozen yogurt treats
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Chefs Christy Mattoon and Travis Teague from Castle Pines Catering served up some delectable food creations.
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Trey and Laura Cronin, left, Tom and Dee Maier
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Tamie Walker, left, Carol Solich, Terra Croke and Karen Taylor
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Carly Romani, left, Angie Romani, Anita Solich and Susie Law
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Charlie Graff, left, Julie Headley and Kevin Barton
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Terri Barnes, left, Jen Darling and Elizabeth Brian
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Mary Spillane, left, Linda Rising, Edie Bell and event planner Kelli Kindel
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Duncan Wilcox, left, chats with Rick Stoddard, steering committee chair
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Bouquets provided some beautiful arrangements and will orchestrate the decor for the gala once again this year.
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From sponsor Schomp BMW: Paula Wiens and Jim Biner
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Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll, left, Roger Hutson, Jennifer Moatz and Walter Isenberg
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Past event chair Kelly Kennedy chats with BJ Dyer of Bouquets
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Ellen Stewart chats with Dave Weisberg
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Keri Muuss and Dan Hyman
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David Alexander chats with Laura Barton
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Linda Roan, left, John Fiedler, Tim Stack and Marlene Stewart
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Kristin Trauernicht, left, and Stephanie Seebaum
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Michael and Susan Gordon
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The chefs and the artwork--what District 475 is all about.
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Lenie and Chris Richardson, left, with Alysa Levine
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Julie Headley and Andrea Caruso with CHC Foundation, event chair George Solich, Kendall Cordova with the Foundation and Jenna Daurio wtih Cordillera Energy
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Amy Kennedy chats with Steve Miller
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Jami and Dr. David Partrick
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Stan and Janet Andrews, left, with Mike Katz
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Larry and Mary Kay Mueller, left, talk with Wendy Lee and Steve Kris
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Terrance Carroll, left, CHC President and CEO Jim Shmerling, Paula Wiens and Jim Biner
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Marc Spritzer chats with Tara Rojas and Carla Finn
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Some of the eclecic artwork on display
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Leslie McKay, vice president for the Foundation and her beau Roger Hutson
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George and Carol Solich flank Sandy and Jim Williams
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Janie Stoddard, gala auction chair, left, with Angela Powers, Cassandra Kicklighter Poole and Edie Bell
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Cary Larger with the Foundation, left, and Jenna Daurio
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Sponsors are showcased
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Janie Stoddard stands with event chairs Carol and George Solich
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Steve Winesett, left, and Jim Shmerling compare notes before saying a few words to the crowd
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CHC Foundation President and CeO Steve Winesett welcomes everyone
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Steve Winesett talks about the upcoming gala on September 10
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Steve Winesett thanks patrons and sponsors
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The Solich family listens to announcements
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There were about 200 patrons at the gathering
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CHC President and CEO Jim Shmerling said a few words of welcome
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Jim Shmerling greets the Solichs
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Event chairs George and Carol Solich
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The Solich girls, Jim Shmerling and Steve Winesett listen as George and Carol Solich say a few words as event chairs
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George and Carol Solich are already receiving accolades as this year's gala event chairs
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Happy 16th birthday to Claire Winesett!
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Hyde Park once again provided one of the tempting auction items
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Magician Shawn Preston plays some tricks for the crowd
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