In Defense of Animals Benefit

At the In Defense of Animals benefit at Bacchus and Venus Wine Bar in Sausalito, guests gathered to raise money for the group, which is dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of animals by protecting their rights, welfare and habitats.

20th Annual Lifehouse Great Chefs and Wineries

More than 50 local restaurants and wineries and 500 guests came together for the 20th annual Lifehouse Great Chefs and Wineries event at the Fireman’s Fund headquarters in Novato. Proceeds from the event support Lifehouse, which provides residential and support services for more than 300 individuals with developmental disabilities in Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco.

Ribbon Cutting

At the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cancer Center at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, San Rafael resident Bruce Burtch greeted Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

Jewish Family and Children's Services

Jewish Family and Children’s Services held its 160th Anniversary Gala and Fammy Awards at the San Francisco Ritz-Carlton. The Fammy Awards program honored community members of strength and generosity. All proceeds from the event benefit children, families, and elderly in crisis.

Annual Raccoon Ball

At the annual Raccoon Ball, presented by the Raccoon Branch of Marin General Hospital Volunteers, guests donned their best saris for a Mumbai Magic theme and an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Proceeds supported the Marin General Hospital Programs.

Bread & Roses' Benefit Concert

At Bread & Roses’ recent benefit concert at Teatro ZinZanni guests were treated to a performance by Lara Johnston and her father, Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers. Bread and Roses’ produces over 600 concerts a year that help to bring live music to audiences throughout the Bay Area.