With the warm days followed by cool It was a totally awesome 80’s auction on Saturday, June 4 as guests stepped back in time at the social event of the season, the 40th Annual Boys & Girls Club Thriller auction-A Flashback to the 80’s. Reena and Tony Newhall, who served as Chairs of the very first Auction back in 1972, returned as this year’s Chairs. The event also marked Jim Ventress; Chief Professional Officer, 25th year of service to the Club.
Guests arrived decked out in everything 80’s, from leg warmers, shoulder pads, big hair, perms and more. Eventgoers had the opportunity to bid on live and silent auctions with more than 400 items available to bid on. Willy Arroyo and Ingrid Blanco entertained the crowd with a beautiful dance. The event raised more than $250,000 all to benefit the Boys & Girls Club and the 2,500 local kids they serve. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Club at www.scvbgc.org.
photos by Alex Hafizi