2014 Boas & Bling

Attendees donned hats boas and a variety of accessories for the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Becky Brown-Clements, of Cakes Reanimated, talks with Val Johnson at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

The Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Attendees dance "TheWobble," at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

The Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Denise Tanner, left, Linda Reinwald and Rita Weidner dance "The Electric Slide," during the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Leni, left, and Kathy Lambdin take a picture of themselves at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Rings line a table at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Attendees dance "TheWobble," at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Boas line a table at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Rosalee Allgood uses her phone to post on Facebook during the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Eden Spa and Salon's Taylor Coleman massages Amanda Bruns' hand during the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. More than 450 people attended the annual event which is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit social services organization which provides counseling, adoption services, child care, youth mentoring services and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Becky Brown-Clements, left, and Michelle Olson at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau.

TJ Bishop, left, Brandon Cooper and Seth Hudson at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau.

Rita Weidner, clockwise from back left, Kathy Lee, Denise Tanner, Charlie Picou and Queen of Bling Carolyn Dyce at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau.

Jamie Crowell, left, Rosalee Allgood and Laura Wake at the Lutheran Family and Children's Services Foundation's "Boas & Bling, Kentucky Derby Party," Thursday, May 1, at The Venue in Cape Girardeau.