Outtakes: Roseville, Granite Bay and Rocklin Region Happenings
Mar 29, 2017 12:58PM ● By Style
Photo gallery in order of lists below:
Purses with Purpose
February 4 // Sun City Lincoln Hills, Lincoln
At this benefit luncheon in support of Soroptimist International of Lincoln, there was a handbag auction, raffle and “Haute Trash Fashion Show.” Funds raised went toward monetary awards and scholarships for deserving local girls, women and families in the community.
1 Judy Verry Hennen and Brianna Armstrong 2 Jan Stephens, Sharon Brevik and Cindy Keller 3 Lorna Garthwait and Liz Mills 4 Pam De Lapp, Cherie Tullis, Vickie McDougal, Becky Pricer, Alison Santiago, Julie Baird, Grace Passarella and Lynn Stevens 5 Participants in the “Haute Trash Fashion Show”
Photos by Maggie McGurk
Art from the Heart
February 10 // Blue Goose Event Center, Loomis
This annual fund-raiser hosted by A Touch of Understanding helps make it possible for more schoolchildren to participate in character building and disability awareness workshops and Youth F.O.R.C.E. (“Friends Offering Respect Creating Empowerment”) events. Guests enjoyed artwork, wine, appetizers and desserts, live music, auctions and a raffle.
1 Michael Wilson, Susie Glover, Leslie DeDora and Rob Stewart
2 Darlene O’Brien with guide dog Radish 3 Art contest winners: Amelia Cox, Gianna Burror and Jaelynn Spates 4 Tim Ching, Carol Garcia and Aldo Pineschi
Photos by Image Outfitters Photography
Power of Women
February 9 // Paul Martin’s American Grill, Roseville
Power of Women (POW) meets quarterly to collectively donate a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 to local charities. At the February meeting, critical programs and services for children in our community were highlighted, as representatives from KidsFirst, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Koinonia Family Services shared information about each nonprofit. In total, POW donated more than $14,000 to the three groups.
1 Power of Women Secretary Amitis Pourarian, member Fifi Malek and President Parmis Pourarian 2 Members Sindy Fondren, Savi Mermer, Courtney Karsokas and Milette Randolph 3 Member Helen Tsibel and Parmis Pourarian
Photos by Laurie Rich
PCAR Foundation’s Crab Feed
February 10 // 270 Technology Way, Rocklin
The Placer County Association of Realtors (PCAR) hosted this fourth annual, sold-out fund-raiser that featured a raffle, silent auction, dessert auction, photo booth and more. Proceeds benefited various local charities including Acres of Hope and Lighthouse Counseling Center.
1 Maxine Feil 2 Dayna Neuse and Debbie Newton 3 The Haney Garcia Realty Group
Photos by Danielle Roe
American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day Celebration
February 3 // Arden Fair Mall, Sacramento
The American Heart Association’s Sacramento division celebrated National Wear Red Day with a Macy’s fashion show spotlighting the association’s Go Red For Women movement. Over 200 people attended the event, which featured free health screenings provided by Sutter, a cooking demo from Seasons 52, red lipstick matching provided by Macy’s, a live musical performance by the Sacramento Theatre Company and more. The event was emceed by Kennelia Stradwick of ABC10 and was designed to raise awareness about the impact of heart disease and stroke.
1 Kim Newlin, cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, models activewear 2 Stroke survivor Ann Koenig and her daughter Heidi 3 Neelu Vallurupalli, MD, at Sutter Medical Group, with daughters Reva and Rayna 4 Reetu Sharma, MD, at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, with daughter Avantika
Photos by Jordan Seavers