To the community,

The 12th Annual Sunset Gala Bali Bash hosted by South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center at the beautiful Bali inspired home of Dr. Sean Degnan on Sept. 17 was a success.

This event which supports programs and services for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse would not have been possible without the support of individuals and businesses in our community who generously made a donation to the gala despite the current state of our economy.

Thanks to the donors listed below, the event raised nearly $20,000.

Event sponsors: Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe, Barton Memorial Hospital, Paradise Real Estate, ReliaPro Painters, El Dorado Savings Bank, Creegan Builders, Merrill Lynch and Genasci Stigers Family Dentistry.

Food and beverage donors: Amador Cellars, Applebee’s Bar and Grill, Chevy’s, Cork and More, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, La Promesa, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Lakeside Inn, Mandarin Garden, Miraflores Winery, Mont Bleu Casino, Nepheles, Nikki’s Chaat Café, Orchid’s, Scott Harvey Wines, Sugar Pine Bakery, Tahoe Cakes by Grace, and Tep’s Villa Roma.

Silent auction donors: 4 Seasons Soup and Salad, Alpine Eyecare, Andy Eshkar, Apple Mountain Golf Resort, Barbara Gustafson, Brian Walker, Chart House, Cherish Your Moment Photography, Cooper Vineyards, David Girard Vineyard, Dirk Yuricich Photography, Dr. Lipkin Chiropractic, Dr. Lusby D.D.S, Dr. Wenck D.D.S, Ed Cook Crane and Tree Service, Edgewood Golf Course, Egon Kementi, Elements Day Spa, Elevate Wellness Center, Eric Hellberg, Fat City Food Company, Gaialicious and Nourish Life Coaching, Genasci & Stigers Family Dentistry, Harrah’s & Harveys, Health Through Harmony, Inn by the Lake, In-N-Out Burger, Interior Motives, Jack Androvich, Jared Manninen, Jarvis Gallery, JF Photography, Jill Sanders, Jodar Vineyards and Winery, Kathay Lovell, Kelly Smith & Dr. Cassidy, Leigh Wayne Miller, Linda LaFavor’s Beauticontrol, Lira’s Supermarket, Lulu’s Hair Design, Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery, Melina Wallisch Photography, Mont Bleu Resort Casino and Spa, Mountain Yoga, Nails by Lillian, NJ Thompson, Off the Hook, Overland Meats, Perry Creek Winery, Pilates with Gina, Rearview Miracles, ReliaPro Painters, Reno Truckee Paint Mart, Riva Grill, Russel Ketenjian, Scotty’s Hardware, Shoreline Sports, Sierra at Tahoe, Sierra Vista Winery, Simpson’s Jewelers, Sorensen’s Resort, South Tahoe Parks and Rec, Steamers, Stella Ortega, Tahoe Beach and Ski Club, Tahoe Health Touch, Tahoe Seasons Resort, Tahoe Standup Paddle, The Fresh Ketch, The Ridge Resorts, Vincent Cortis, V’s Creative Cooking, Yimmiys, and Zumba Fitness.

In addition, thank you to all who attended and special thank you to Russel Ketenjian who provided beautiful music for the evening and Ramsay Devereux for delighting guests with captivating fire dancing.

Sarah Sanchez, development coordinator South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center