By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
More than $60,000 was raised at the Marquez Charter Elementary School annual auction, which took place Saturday, March 11, at The Buffalo Club in Santa Monica with a “Back to the ’80s” theme.
The event, hosted by Friends of Marquez, was led by Shoshana Himmel with Co-Chairs Jamie Wolin, Sarah Gottlieb, Sarah Goldsmith, Dawn Taffler and Michelle Oles.
“I’m so proud to lead this team of dedicated volunteers,” Himmel shared with the Palisadian-Post. “We worked hard to throw a well-attended, fun and, most importantly, successful event to raise funds dedicated to making our school the best it can be.”
Festivities included a silent and live auction, photo booth, dinner, and dancing with DJs Andrew Hires and Sean Taffler, who are Marquez parents.
“The auction items included four nights at the Four Seasons hotel in Maui [and] two nights at the Nobu Hotel in Cabo,” Himmel shared. “The most anticipated live auction items were a ride to school in a fire engine from [Los Angeles Fire Department] Station 23 on Los Liones and a reserved parking spot in the Marquez lot.”
Adam Wolfson and Himmel served as live auctioneers, while Sahar Abraham designed and donated the flowers and balloons.
American Legion Ronald Reagan – Palisades Post 283 donated $10,000 to Marquez, presented by Matt Plume.
Friends of Marquez is a nonprofit run by parent volunteers who fundraise and work alongside the Marquez Governing Board and school leaders.
“All proceeds raised go directly to lowering class size, paying for additional teachers, providing enrichment classes and any additional needs for the school,” Himmel concluded. “I feel extremely fortunate to have my daughter attend Marquez as we have the best teachers, best principal and best parents.”
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