Editor’s note: June gloom
May 31, 2013 – 9:47 am | No Comment

Dear reader,
June can be a doozy of a month in the Northwest.
For many, it’s the last month of school. That last, winding road on a long stretch of learning.
For others, it means summer Fridays …

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Kids get a $230,000 helping hand
June 17, 2013 – 9:43 am | No Comment
Kids get a $230,000 helping hand

BY ROSE DENNIS
Assistance League of the Eastside Corks for A Cause was an enjoyable evening of fun, friends and philanthropy at The Newcastle Golf Club on April 27. This wine-themed event was attended by more …

Glitz, glamour and $480,000 to help homeless
April 5, 2013 – 1:02 pm | Comments Off
Glitz, glamour and $480,000 to help homeless

BY ROSE DENNIS
The Mirrorball trophies were sparkling Saturday, March 2 as local dancers took to the floor to support Plymouth Housing Group, which provides safe, decent and affordable housing for homeless and low income families.
With …

Trees help raise $1 million at gala
January 25, 2013 – 10:05 am | Comments Off
Trees help raise $1 million at gala

By Rose Dennis
Sharing the “gift of giving” made the 28th annual Providence O’Christmas Trees gala even more meaningful over the holidays. This magical event, under the leadership of chairman Marshal McReal and Providence Director Patricia …

Gala, auction raise $4.8 million for The Hutch
January 3, 2013 – 10:01 am | Comments Off
Gala, auction raise $4.8 million for The Hutch

BY ROSE DENNIS
The 37th Annual Fred Hutch Gala on Dec. 1 raised an amazing $4.8 million for research in new treatments in both bone marrow and T-cell transplantations.
Hosted by the Grace Heffernan Arnold Guild and …

Making a difference for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
December 6, 2012 – 2:40 pm | Comments Off
Making a difference for Big Brothers, Big Sisters

BY ROSE DENNIS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound got a roomful of support – and money – on Oct. 20 as its 47th annual BIG Event auction raised $575,000 for the organization.
A chance to …

A Cinderella night for Pacific Northwest Ballet
October 30, 2012 – 10:44 am | Comments Off
A Cinderella night for Pacific Northwest Ballet

By Rose Dennis
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s black-tie opening gala – The Dream Continues – attracted more than 400 patrons Sept. 21. Under the direction of event co-chairs Alesha Shemwell and Sharon Richardson, the 40th anniversary raised …

Fall Fashion Preview
August 10, 2012 – 10:27 am | Comments Off
Fall Fashion Preview

By Rose Dennis
Those with the foresight to attend the 27th annual Nordstrom Designer Preview fashion show July 12 were treated to the fall collections from the runways in Paris, New York and Milan.
All the top …

When fashion fights cancer
July 13, 2012 – 8:39 am | Comments Off
When fashion fights cancer

BY ROSE DENNIS
Gilda’s Club Seattle celebrated its 10th anniversary Surviving in Style luncheon fashion show June 14 at The Seattle Westin with a filled room of 750 guests raising over $220,000. The organization was named …

Get picture-pretty for the event
January 30, 2012 – 1:33 pm | Comments Off
Get picture-pretty for the event

Style Watch Column by Rose Dennis
It’s the time of year when calendars start to fill with fundraisers and galas to attend. Whether the attire is business, cocktail or black tie, we should plan ahead to …

Z’Tejas to raise money for Bellevue Lifespring in September
August 30, 2011 – 12:25 pm | Comments Off
Z’Tejas to raise money for Bellevue Lifespring in September

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill will raise money for Bellevue LifeSpring with its annual Chile Fest Sept. 6-25.
Chile Fest is an annual celebration that pays tribute to the harvest of the chilies in Hatch, New Mexico. During …