[What] 28th annual Hat Luncheon [Where] World’s Fair Pavilion [Why] As the single largest annual fundraiser for Forest Park, the event supports the important work done to restore, maintain and sustain the park. This year’s event raised $450,000. [Who] Co-chairs Sharon Price John, VP/CEO of Build-A- Bear Workshop, and Leah Merrifield of Washington University; Forest Park Forever president and executive director Lesley Hoffarth and board chair Lawrence Thomas; Mayor Lyda Krewson [Highlights] Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Stifel Hat Contest.
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