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Denim to Diamonds
The 25th annual Denim to Diamonds gala took place last month at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. A benefit for the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, a home-away-from-home for critically ill children and their families, the event raised close to $500,000. The theme: “Tribute to the Silver Screen” — fitting for a silver [...]
Out & about in Silicon Valley
Oh, what a night! Enthusiastic and passionate members of 100 Women Charitable Foundation, now numbering 480 members, voted on which of six local charities should receive the largest grants from a pool of $142,500. Since its founding in 2006 by four Los Altos women, including Teri Zingale, the foundation has given away $475,000. For the [...]
Out & about in Marin
The Raccoons, a fundraising branch of the Marin General Hospital volunteers department, held a “Gatsby Soiree” last month at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. Glamorous 1920s flappers were well represented; Zelda would have been proud. According to organizers, the event was the Raccoons’ most financially successful to date. Photos by Jocelyn Knight. The Golden [...]
Out & about in the East Bay
Keynote speakers Gloria Steinem and Alice Waters embodied the theme of this year’s East Bay Women’s Conference: “Voices, Views and Forces for Change.” The all-day event was presented by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. More than 540 women packed the panels, networked in the halls and listened spellbound to the riveting speakers. Photos by [...]
Neiman Marcus
Tout le monde turned out when Neiman Marcus threw a party on March 8 to celebrate its opening at Broadway Plaza. Ticket proceeds went to four local charities: Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA), the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Monument Crisis Center and The Taylor Family Foundation. NM’s 42nd store boasts almost 86,000 square feet [...]
Out & about in Silicon Valley
YWCA Silicon Valley held its 21st annual fundraising luncheon last month, with Dee Dee Myers as keynote. The former White House press secretary, media pundit, author and Santa Clara University alum spoke to the crowd of 1,300 about how empowering women was what would change the world. We heartily agree.
Out & about in the East Bay
At last month’s “On Broadway” gala, the annual fundraiser for performing arts and youth programs at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, nearly 600 guests noshed and networked. They also bid on auction items that netted at least $250,000 for the Diablo Regional Arts Association, the Lesher’s nonprofit partner – a record!
Big fun around town
“A Poolside Soiree,” Santana Row’s 3rd annual summer fashion show, drew a fun crowd, as always. A special appearance by Taylor Armstrong, star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” helped raise money for the Family Violence Protection Fund.
I love Scene – Silicon Valley
I love Scene was the theme of our party at Blowfish Sushi in Santana Row. As well as sushi and cocktails, guests enjoyed fab spa services from Atelier Aveda Salon, Massage Envy and Lavande Spa. and fantastic raffle prizes from Tiffany’s, Cole Haan, Blue Jeans Bar, SkinSpirit, Dr. Lauren Greenberg and others. Photos by Nikki [...]
I love Scene – East Bay
At our bash at 1515 Restaurant & Lounge in Walnut Creek, guests noshed and enjoyed makeup, hair and manicure services from fab Changes Salon & Day Spa, and fantastic raffle prizes from Tiffany’s, Footcandy, Kate Spade, SkinSpirit, Wente Vineyards, Club Sport Renaissance and others. Photos by Nikki Ritcher
