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Sweat’s Annual Holiday Client Party >> Sweat, 42105 N. 41st Dr. Ste. D-120, Anthem
Sweat’s annual affair celebrates a year of wonderful results for clients and growth for the gym. It’s an appreciation party for clients, to demonstrate pride in the Sweat family. sweatchallenge.com
Joy Christian School’s Third Biannual Enrichment Auction >> Arrowhead Country Club, 19888 N. 73rd Ave., Glendale
Photography by David and Jolene Cummins of Cummins Photography
Called a “glitzy denim and diamonds event,” this fund-raiser for the nonprofit Joy Christian School included dining, musical entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Among the items donated for the auction were dream vacations, a new jeep courtesy Moore Chrysler Jeep, sports tickets and memorabilia, and themed baskets. The event raised $58,292.81 for the school. joyschool.org
Junior League of Phoenix’s Inaugural Valley Impact Luncheon >> Camelback Inn (a JW Marriott Resort & Spa), 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley
Photos by Robert Cain
Nationally renowned medium and author Allison DuBois was the keynote speaker for the event, which raised awareness of and funds for early childhood education. CBS 5 news anchor Sean McLaughlin served as master of ceremonies. The luncheon featured a silent auction—whose items included a dinner with DuBois—and honored seventy-five women who have made positive contributions to the community over the past seventy-five years. The Junior League of Phoenix is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action of leadership and trained volunteers. jlp.org
Fourth Annual FTWAV New Year’s Eve Celebration >> Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
Photography by Tina Greggo of Greggo Photography
The exclusive party at the Biltmore included a dinner, live show, silent and live auctions, raffles, and all-night dancing with the Chris Parker Project Band. Last year’s event raised $90,000 in support of For Those Without a Voice. ftwav.org
Sixth Annual Uncorked & Unplugged, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix
Photography by Caroline Goddard of Bloom Creatives
The sixth annual event featured an evening of gourmet foods, fine wine and spirits, and live entertainment. All event proceeds benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Featured beverages included wines from Chalone Vineyards and Rosenblum Cellars, and more than twenty local restaurants offered delicious bites off their menus. Bands including Rock Lobster, DJ William Reed and The Love Me Nots performed live on three stages. A Post Party for attendees with an Executive Badge enjoyed additional food and drink tastings as well as entertainment from the Las Vegas ‘70s party band Wonderboogie. uncorkedandunplugged.org or bgcs.org
Thirteenth Annual Sandra Day O’Connor Awards Luncheon, Arizona Foundation for Women, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
Photography by Dave Eskridge
The Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) brought back its annual fund-raiser to directly benefit its programs, which fulfill unmet needs of Arizona women and children. The event honored former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright with the Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award; actress Victoria Rowell, who received the Voice of Women Award; and the Honorable Ruth V. McGregor, whom they presented with the Marilyn R. Seymann Award. The luncheon included a pre-luncheon raffle and Albright’s one-on-one interview with the luncheon MC, Channel 12 News anchor Lin Sue Cooney. azfoundationforwomen.org
Beauty of a Bonzer, sponsored by Outback Steakhouse and Bud Light, at US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Photography by Phil Güdenschwager
The ninth annual event featured both an Aussie-style dinner party at Outback Steakhouse and a Night of 100 Hits with Kool & The Gang and the Commodores at US Airways Center. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Arizona Republic Charities, For Those Without a Voice, The Real Gift Foundation, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, and Special Olympics Arizona. beautyofabonzer.com
Great Escape Family Event, Starlight Children’s Foundation Arizona, Westgate City Center, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale
Photos by Donna Lloyd
Seriously ill children and their families enjoyed a family event of building Ridemakerz cars, lunching at Johnny Rockets, and savoring some Cold Stone Creamery creations. It’s a chance to escape the hospital life and lift the spirits. The foundation was founded in 1983 to help seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear, and isolation through entertainment, education, and family activities. starlight.org/arizona
Red, White & Beautiful, Stone Rose Lounge & Beach Bunny Swimwear, Stone Rose Lounge, 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale
Photos by Kristen Gabardy
Stone Rose Lounge kicked off Independence Day weekend with a stylish white party modeled after the iconic New York beach-town bashes. Guests enjoyed champagne cocktails, party favors, and a dramatic Independence-Day-themed Beach Bunny Swimwear fashion display.
Dream Solstice Fashion Show, The Art Institute of Phoenix, 2233 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix
Photos by Mark Susan and Daniel Ceccorulli
The In-House Promotions class at The Art Institute of Phoenix hosted their first annual live fashion show, showcasing the work of local designers and boutiques and giving back to the charity Hope & A Future, which helps foster children in need. azhope.com
