ABOVE & BEYOND GALA There ’ s no doubt that educational nonprofit SchoolPower goes above and beyond for local students , raising money with fun events like the Chef Challenge at Lumberyard , an annual dodgeball tournament and the Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic golf contest . But the organization ’ s most recent fundraiser was a little more traditional : More than 320 attendees gathered March 23 at Montage Laguna Beach to celebrate during the Above & Beyond gala , bringing in over $ 400,000 throughout the night . Adorned in gilded attire , guests enjoyed a welcome reception featuring Champagne sips plus a silent auction and raffle . During dinner , Sarah Durand , SchoolPower ’ s executive director , honored local educators with special grants ; attendees also heard from Laguna Beach Unified School District Superintendent Jason Viloria , SchoolPower President Iva Pawling and Laguna Beach High School sophomore Zealan Munsey . A live auction and paddle raise also helped the group exceed its fundraising goal . ( lbschoolpower . org ) — A . R .
1 . Katie MacGillivray , Greg MacGillivray , Dennis Berryman , Barbara MacGillivray , Carol Berryman , Erin Berryman 2 . Kristin and Steve Samuelian , Carol and Dennis Berryman , Joe and Jane Hanauer 3 . April Coffman , Jason and Holly Viloria , Jason Allemann , Allison and Michael Keller , Meghan Schooler 4 . Katrina Puffer , Katie MacGillivray , Erin Berryman , Elizabeth Manji , Iva Pawling , Kara Perlis 5 . Brent and Wendy Martini 6 . Rana and Michael Mays 7 . Michael and Lauren Contursi , Seanne and Steve Contursi
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FIRST RESPONDERS GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER To show appreciation for local first responders , The Ranch at Laguna Beach hosted its third annual golf tournament and dinner for Laguna Beach police officers and firefighters and their families on April 1 . “ We were honored to host these local heroes who keep us safe and make Laguna the place that it is ,” says The Ranch owner Mark Christy . The tournament took place on the resort ’ s picturesque , nine-hole golf course with views of Aliso and Wood Canyons . A two-person scramble format was used , but there was also a team score ; if played barefoot , golfers received a mulligan . There was plenty of friendly rivalry during this casual game that pitted police against firefighters — with the Fire team emerging victorious . The record is now Fire : 2 , Police : 1 in the annual tournament . After the game , attendees enjoyed a barbecue dinner reception in The Ranch ’ s ballroom . ( theranchlb . com ) — Sharon Stello g
1 . Group shot 2 . Erin Padden , Steven McDowell , Jason Fatta , Kaley Gilstrap 3 . James Lin , Logan Strook 4 . Crissy and Pete Teichmann 5 . Bryan Sarjeant , Aaron Payne
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