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NOCCS Rocks 2010

Supporters of the North Oakland Community Charter School turned out in force March 20 to Uptown Body & Fender to raise funds for the Oakland public elementary school. Proceeds from the annual auction this year, a 10th anniversary bash, supports science and math programs, helps expand the eighth grade and improves the after-school program. noccs.org

Cal Shakes La Dolce Vita

It was much ado about everything at California Shakespeare Theater’s 15th annual gala, La Dolce Vita, at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco on March 20. The event, which was attended by more than 480 people, celebrated the 10th anniversary of artistic director Jonathan Moscone. The evening’s activities included silent and live auctions, a cocktail reception and dinner. Spirits and wine were donated by Stockholm Krystal Vodka and Pine Ridge Vineyards, respectively, and after dinner, guests could dance to the cool tunes of the CoolTones. calshakes.org

FACE Gala & Auction 2010

The Cathedral of Christ the Light in downtown Oakland was the site of the 27th Annual FACE Gala and Auction on March 20. FACE, an acronym for Family Aid – Catholic Education, provides tuition assistance to enable ethnically diverse children of low-income families to receive a Catholic education. More than 500 guests attended the event, which included silent and live auctions, a raffle and dinner. Guests could also make donations toward tuition. Entertainment was provided by the Bishop O’Dowd High School Jazz Combo & Wind Quartette. faceofoakland.org

Taste of the East Bay 2010

It was foodie heaven at the Berkeley City Club on April 17 for the Alta Bates Summit Foundation second annual Taste of the East Bay soiree. More than 40 restaurants, wineries and breweries provided samples of their culinary offerings for a standing-room only crowd. Performers as diverse as High Country, Oscar Reynolds, Professional Courtesy, Van Nicholson and the University of California Straw Hat Band entertained the more than 550 guests who turned out to support two foundation causes, Thunder Road and the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center. absfdm.com, thunderroadtreatment.org, altabates.com/clinical/breasthealth.html

Alameda County Womens Hall of Fame

More than 500 people converged on the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension on April 17 to attend the 17th annual Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon and awards ceremony. The event, hosted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women, honored 11 inductees excelling in areas ranging from business and professional services to justice and nontraditional fields. Proceeds go toward a youth scholarship and health charities that focus on women’s health issues. acgov.org/cao/halloffame

Five Star Night 2010

Alameda County’s Meals on Wheels programs got a big boost, thanks to the 23rd annual Five Star Night on April 23 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension. A champagne and fine wine reception preceded a four-course gala dinner created by 15 Bay Area notable chefs. The star-studded gala had Narsai David at the helm as emcee and auctioneer. More than 300 participants attended, and their efforts plus a silent and live auction generateed $125,000 for healthy meals for homebound seniors throughout the county. feedingseniors.org

Oakland Museum Reopening

It was a beautiful weekend as thousands of people flocked to the Oakland Museum of California to participate in a two-day grand reopening party on May 1 and 2. During the course of the 30-hour, nonstop celebration, guests could drum, make arts and crafts, hear lectures, juggle, square dance, tour galleries and do a whole lot more. There were tons of demonstrations with hula-hoop, hip-hop dancing, acrobatics, yo-yo and whistling among them. Activities in the wee hours included more dancing, yoga, chanting and music spanning multiple genres. In short, there was literally something for everybody. museumca.org