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Friends of Santa Gala

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Friends of Santa threw their 30th annual gala at the Sand Dunes Club on Friday, July 20.

Photographs by
Reese Moore
Candy and David Hatchell
Liz and Boyd Loadholt
Connor Gantt and Connie Covington
Partygoers hit the dance floor early in the night.
Lori Rector and Charlotte Clarke
Ray and Joy Garris, Candice and Chris Abel, Michele and Jack Hansel, Michelle and Jim Bowers, and Allison Crosby
Teasie Witte and Carol Steedley
Derrick and Sally Meyers with David Stevens
Guests noshed on savory bites during the gala.
Todd Murph, Diana Kinkelstein, and Karl Finkelstein
A cold cuts platter kept partygoers full and happy.
Leigh Stewart, Michelle Bowers, and Nancy and David Townsend
A plethora of dessert bites satisfied everyone's sugar craving.
Professional dancers helped get the party started.
The East Coast Party Band rocked out for the first half of the evening.
Beach music kept everyone on the dance floor.
Partygoers showed off their best moves at the gala.
It was all smiles on the dance floor.
Slow songs got everyone out on the floor.
Professional dancers showed off their moves.
The dance floor filled up as the evening wore on.
Everyone loved watching the professionals on the floor.
Two dancers twirl to the East Coast Party Band.
Amazing moves wowed the crowd.
The party went late into the night.
Partygoers of all ages got down at the gala.
Bo, Eddie Ataddock, and Jim Bowers
Friends of Santa is an all volunteer organization, with no paid employees.
Randy Jones and Beth Murph
A Christmas tree welcomed partygoers.
Partygoers rocked out.
The East Coast Party Band played covers throughout the evening.
Bill and Rita Tene
Wesley Carter

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