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Girls Inc. kicks off with Totally Tailgate

Patrons enjoyed a casual football-themed event with games, food and live music.


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 3:00 p.m. September 10, 2023
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Whether they were football fans or just there to act like one with some tailgate food favorites, patrons of Girls Inc. gathered Sept. 9 for its sixth annual Totally Tailgate event at Michael's On East. 

Attendees got to watch their favorite college football teams with the multiple screens available, or could engage in some in-person competition with the cornhole tournament. 

Accompanying the games was a beer garden featuring local craft brews, all set to live music by MonkeyFinger. 

Proceeds from the event will go to support Girls Inc. and its programming to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. 

Graham Devitt and Dani Oliva
Graham Devitt and Dani Oliva
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Vab and Christine Kumar
Vab and Christine Kumar
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Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
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Beth Green, Tracy Wolfe and Kathy Collums
Beth Green, Tracy Wolfe and Kathy Collums
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Joe Kinker, Abigale Richardson and Patrick Delmonico
Joe Kinker, Abigale Richardson and Patrick Delmonico
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Melissa Pervin and Angie Stringer
Melissa Pervin and Angie Stringer
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Todd Kerber, Kelly Abercrombie, Gina Damico and Barry Ward
Todd Kerber, Kelly Abercrombie, Gina Damico and Barry Ward
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Mark and Elyse Gordon
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Ana Hernandez, Jen Mertesdorf, Madelyn Insley, Claudia Lagnese and Tallulah Samberg
Ana Hernandez, Jen Mertesdorf, Madelyn Insley, Claudia Lagnese and Tallulah Samberg
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Stacey and Michael Corley and Sam Stringer
Stacey and Michael Corley and Sam Stringer
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Patrisha Martin, Jabari Williams and Kim Jansen
Patrisha Martin, Jabari Williams and Kim Jansen
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Kabena Willams and Molly Moore
Kabena Willams and Molly Moore
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Ben and Sharon Kunkel
Ben and Sharon Kunkel
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Karissa and Tyler Hyslop
Karissa and Tyler Hyslop
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Mike Castro and Todd Horinchi
Mike Castro and Todd Horinchi
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Sean Hogan, Tim Michel, Mary Philippsen, Amy Phelps and Scott Johnston
Sean Hogan, Tim Michel, Mary Philippsen, Amy Phelps and Scott Johnston
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Claudia Cardillo and Todd Kerber
Claudia Cardillo and Todd Kerber
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Rebecca Guttridge and Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca Guttridge and Rebecca Lewis
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Tom Tengerdy and Scott Stevenson
Tom Tengerdy and Scott Stevenson
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Tom Gogerty and Marilyn Webster
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Kelly Abercrombie and Kathy Collums
Kelly Abercrombie and Kathy Collums
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Chuck Hosie, Angie Frederick and Scott Lang
Chuck Hosie, Angie Frederick and Scott Lang
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Photo by Lori Sax
Photo by Lori Sax
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Al Taylor and Ana Hernandez
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