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Raise the Roof Holds Annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause
Raise the Roof’s fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held on Nov. 9 at The WoodWinds in Branford. Stars were community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. The event raised funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Kim and Todd Steward peform their signature move.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Jheanelle Chambers a dance instructor with Arthur Murray in Guilford dances a Cha Cha Cha with Jeff Herdle.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Daniel Hand High School student Dylan Richmond on the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Daniel Hand High School students Hannah Lewis and Dylan Richmond took a first place finish with their dance routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Daniel Hand High School student Hannah Lewis on the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Todd Steward, Jheanelle Chambers and Kim Steward share a laugh before the nights dance competition.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Mary Molloy enjoys a laugh with Ellen Maguire.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Pem McNerney takes a selfie with Colleen Alexander and Deb Rigney.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Dances Arthur Wilkins, Chris Stemen, Gini Vancil and Tammy Steman.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
2018 Gala Emcee, WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News, Scott Haney.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Daniel Hand High School students Hannah Lewis and Dylan Richmond took a first place finish with their dance routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Kim and Todd Steward with their first place dance trophy. They shared the first place honor with dancers Hannah Lewis and Dylan Richmond.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Tammy and Chris Stemen receive a trophy for their fundraising efforts.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Tammy and Chris Stemen receive a trophy for their fundraising efforts.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Kim and Todd Steward with their first place dance and fundraising trophies.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Donna Gregory, President.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Celebrity judge, Jacques De Beve, dance consultant and judge (right) gives Actress Nadia Bowers a 10 while Greg Martin a Madison Police Officer and 2017 Gala Best Dance Performance winner looks on.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Tammy and Chris Stemen take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Tammy and Chris Stemen take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Sarah and Todd Vetter perfrom their routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Pem McNeney and David Bell take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Sarah and Todd Vetter perfrom their routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Pem McNeney and David Bell take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Pem McNeney and David Bell take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Emily and Rob Nolfo take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Lisa Rollins and Jeffery Johnson perform a Country Western dance.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Emily and Rob Nolfo take to the dance floor.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Malenky Wesh and Schuyler Beeman perform their routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Malenky Wesh and Schuyler Beeman perform their routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Malenky Wesh and Schuyler Beeman perform their routine.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Gini Vancl and Arthur Wilkins, a mother- son duo from Madison dance a Hustle.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Don Epperson, Past President and 2018 Honoary Gala Chair gives the toast.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
The Rev. Dr. Ginger Brasher-Cunningham from the First Congregational Church of Guilford gives the blessing.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Daniel Hand High School students Hannah Lewis and Dylan Richmond pose for a photo taken by Ethan Richmond. They shared a first place finish in the dance competition.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Jheanelle Chambers a dance instructor with Arthur Murray in Guilford dances a Cha Cha Cha with Jeff Herdle.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Jheanelle Chambers a dance instructor with Arthur Murray in Guilford dances a Cha Cha Cha with Jeff Herdle.
(Photo by Susan Lambert/The Sound
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Jheanelle Chambers a dance instructor with Arthur Murray in Guilford dances a Cha Cha Cha with Jeff Herdle.
(Photo by Susan Lambert/The Sound
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Chris Lewis dances with his daughter Hannah.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Raise the Roof board member Deb Heinrich dances in a flash dance performed by the board.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Raise the Roof board member Deb Heinrich dances in a flash dance performed by the board.
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The Raise the Roof, fourth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause was held Friday November 9th at the WoodWinds of Branford.
Raise the Roof stars are community leaders passionate about making the world a better place. They are dancing to raise funds to help build the next Raise the Roof Habitat for Humanity house.
Kim and Todd Steward with their first place dance and fundraising trophies.
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