Friends of Saint Francis Gala 2018

The dining room of the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Appetizers were set on the tables ready for the arrival of guests at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

KASSI JACKSON ~ kjackson@semissouian.com Lorili and Bart Ozbun pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.

Lorili Ozbun and Ashten Hesselrode post for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paul Ozbun and Ashten Hesselrode pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Christy Farrow, center, Laura Propst and Stephanie Conley enjoy hors d'oeuvres at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Shrimp slaw in waffle cones were available for guests at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Steve and Donna Strup and Kate and Shawn Patterson post for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests mingle before the welcoming regards at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Bill and Carolyn Bohnert and Rev. Patrick Ike Nwokoye pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Champagne is poured for guests arrival at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

VIP guests mingle in their designated space at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

VIP guests enjoy conversation in the VIP Room at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Christy Shawan and Chrisy Wilferth enjoy conversation during the the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Chrisy Wilferth and Christy Shawan pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests participate the in auctions at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino and stop for a photo on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Heather Short and Michelle Jones pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott and Jenni Myracle pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

VIP guests enter the VIP Lounge at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Rosetta Whitten, a local artist, paints at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Whitten said she does "collaborative paint events" where she asks the guests to get involved with the painting throughout the night. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Rosetta Whitten, a local artist, paints at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Whitten said she does "collaborative paint events" where she asks the guests to get involved with the painting throughout the night. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)