Dominican Honers President Fink
At the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, Dominican University of California hosted a festive black-tie dinner to honor President Joseph R. Fink and his 20 years of vision and service to the Marin institution.
Godmothers
The Godmothers of Timothy Murphy School held their ninth annual English Garden Party Bingo at St. Vincent’s School for Boys. The Godmothers are a group who actively support the school’s educational programs through fundraising and direct financial contributions, as well as donating time and talents to promote a nurturing environment for the boys.
Summer Search Luncheon
At the Mill Valley Community Center the third annual Summer Search luncheon was a sold-out event with 400 attendees.
Mayacama
Mayacama, one of wine country’s premier private golf, lodging and wine clubs, held its seventh annual celebrity golf tournament to raise money for Sonoma County Children’s Charities. The 115-player tournament included John O’Hurley and Dwight Clark of the 49ers and, along with the auction, raised more than $225,000 for the local charity.
Playdate 2008
In celebration of the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s 20th anniversary, the Playdate 2008 fundraiser was bigger than ever, with over 500 people in attendance. Guests enjoyed the setting overlooking Horseshoe Cove and exciting auction items like “The Ultimate Bubble Q” a champagne barbecue with celebrity chef Tyler Florence. The event raised $570,000 for the museum.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center
In Tiburon, art lovers and friends of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center gathered at the Lyford House to view rare, life-size, hand-colored etchings by 19th-century wildlife artist John James Audubon.
Friends of the Earth's Green Ball
At Cavallo Point, Friends of the Earth’s Green Ball was a success, with over 300 people turning out for the fundraiser.
Marin Horizon School
Recently, Marin Horizon School celebrated 30 years of academic excellence with a Sunday picnic at the Mill Valley Community Center.
Peggy Knight
At the Harbor Point Racquet Club in Mill Valley, Peggy Knight, who owns her own hair replacement company, held an event to celebrate her appearance on the Tyra Banks Show and to raise money to send an alopecia sufferer and her mother to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation’s annual meeting in Kentucky.
Commonwealth Club
At Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, photographer Annie Leibovitz delivered the featured speech at the Commonwealth Club’s presentation of the Rowell Award to author and photographer James Balog.
