In addition to a costume contest, the event included a fabulous selection of silent auction items donated by very generous Mariposa businesses for attendees to bid on. At blackjack tables, attendees played for chips, with the two top winners receiving prizes. Savoury's provided a delicious dinner and drink specials. DJ Jon-Paul Salonen entertained the crowd with easy listening jazz from the 1920s through dinner, followed by his choice of the best dance tunes from all ages until the end of the evening.
All net profits from the event benefit the MCHS Academic Boosters Club, a non-profit organization with the mission of supplementing and enriching academic experiences and providing educational tools for Mariposa County High School students.
ABC Fall Fundraiser attendees Dina Lambert, Terri Johnson, Nathan Johnson, and Ken Lambert, dressed in the roaring 20s theme of the evening, check out the many silent auction items donated by Mariposa businesses.
Volunteer Paul Amstutz deals to Jason and Malina Bondsh and Anita Starchman. Guests played for chips with the two highest chip earners winning prizes.
After dinner, DJ Jon-Paul Salonen energized the dance floor with his choice of dance tunes throughout the ages, plus a light and smoke show.
Savoury's staff and guests enjoyed dressing up to the evening's theme: Manya Forney, James Soares, Lisa Wackerman, Chris Woodall, Lindsey Williams, and Nate DaFace.
This about sums it up: DJ Jon-Paul Salonen and guest Angie Brouillette indicate it was certainly a fun evening.Mariposa Academic Boosters Club, Inc. (ABC) is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to supplement and enrich academic experiences and provide educational tools for Mariposa County High School students. For more information, contact abc.mchs@gmail.com, “like” ABC on Facebook: Mariposa Academic Boosters Club, or follow MCHS_ABC on Instagram or Twitter.