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stance League of Long Beach held its annual fundraiser, “Island Fantasy: Caribbean 2015” on Oct. 25 at the Hotel Maya. More than $75,000 was raised in support of the League’s philanthropic programs.
Beautiful island-inspired centerpieces of Banksia Protea with orchids on large green tropical leaves greeted the 450 guests as they entered the Maya Pavilion.
White tablecloths had a colorful overlay in colors of either sky blue, lime green, hot pink, and orange with scattered seashells. At sunset, the party revelers enjoyed the beauty of Long Beach’s skyline overlooking the harbor, a buffet was offered featuring a sampling of traditional ethnic flavors.
The grand prize winner of the JetBlue Get Away was Colleen Conley and a $1,000 American Express Gift Card was won by Annette Kashiwabara.
Chairman Penny Wilds and her committee transformed the area with island -themed decorations. Guests entered to the beat of the Cabrillo High School steel drum band reminiscent of the Caribbean.
Las Hermanas Auxiliary greeted guests and encouraged participation in the buying opportunities and the Assisteens presented a display of colorful grab bags filled with treasures.
Seen at the Scene: Chairman-Elect Vickie Sullos and Jim, VP Special Events Joan Twedell and Wayne. Board members present were: Valerie and Skip Hayward, JoAnn Cheroske, Patti and Paul Brown, Donna Lenihan, Cynthia Terry, Sharon and Bob Denham, Barbara Kedwards, Betty Wohlgezogen, Joyce Ricci and Mike Donnelly, Cameo Chairman Peggy Anatol, Rick Rackers Chairman Blair Carty, Las Hermanas Chairman Judie Lecesne and Executive Director Annette Kashiwabara and Marty Isozaki.
By Shirley Wild
