Super hero
Wanda Butts, the inspirational founder of The Josh Project, celebrated her recent CNN Heroes award with a fundraiser at The Ramada Hotel & Conference Center. Wanda’s non-profit is dedicated to teaching children how to swim, and is named in honor of her son Josh, who lost his life in a drowning accident. The celebration was held on what would have been Josh’s 23rd birthday, December 9.
Kathryn Earley Moore, Wanda Jean Butts, and Rhonda Sewell, (right)
Supper time
Manhattan’s Supper Club wine dinner was brought back by popular demand on December 19, with a retro ‘60s menu by Chef Ian.
(left), Cindy Gedert (a loyal Manhattan’s patron who demanded the encore of the Supper Club Wine Dinner) with Chef Ian
LaKeiva Zimmerman with Anisha Hollman, (right)
Garden party
Heralding The Holidays, the Toledo Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of the season, took over the Garden on December 7 with performances and cool gift items from local artists.
(left), Kevin McKee, Kelly Savino, Rita Malkin and George Clemens
Karen & Kiera Wolkins with Lynn Brand, (right)