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(1 of ) Taking time to the smell the roses, during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(2 of ) Animated conversation, during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(3 of ) Animated conversation, during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(4 of ) Janet Ramitici, center, Executive Director of the Petaluma Educational Foundation congratulates Dr. Greta Viguie, former Superintendent, Petaluma City Schools during the annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(5 of ) Toasting a good cause during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(6 of ) All smiles \ during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(7 of ) The Barella sisters confer on their auction strategy during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(8 of ) Bidding is animated during the live auction portion of the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(9 of ) Sophie Ramatici, left, nd Erin Foster help keep track of bids during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(10 of ) Guests listen to presentations during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(11 of ) Auctioneer Greg Quiroga helps PEF supporters "Fund the Future" with bids to benefit the non-profit, during its major fundraising event Saturday, September 10, 2011. Behind Qurioga is a cardboard cutout of the Hennessy Funds' PEF supporter Neil Hennessy who could not be present that night to encourage guests to bid generously.
(12 of ) Kelly Flores, left, and daughter Lily Flores, Casa Grande Choir and Casappella member, Class of '2012, are all smiles after Lily's opening performance, kicking off PEF's Fund the Furture Dinner and Auction Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(13 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(14 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, Setember 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(15 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(16 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, Setember 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(17 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(18 of ) Spirits are high during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(19 of ) Guests sneak a kiss during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(20 of ) Cathy Bachman, President of the Petaluma Educational Foundation Board of Directors addresses the crowd at its annual fundraising BASH Saturday, Setember 10, 2011.
(21 of ) Bidding during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(22 of ) Behind the scenes at the BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011: PEF staffers Tracie Hankerson, Katy Verke, and Marcia Swenson work to input bids and buyers.
(23 of ) Rick Mossi and Trent Nelson greet Councilman Gabe Kearney, during the Bubbles and Brew reception and strolling auction during the 2011 BASH fundraiser for the Petaluma Educational Foundation Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(24 of ) Friends visit during the strolling auction component of the PEF annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(25 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, Setember 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(26 of ) The dance floor sees action during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(27 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(28 of ) Spirits are high during Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011, as friends and supporters of the non-profit bid for auction items.
(29 of ) Friends visit during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(30 of ) Bidding is intense during the live auction portion of the the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.
(31 of ) Rodger Swan, center, Director of Alphabet Soup Thrift Store, visits with a potential customer during its beneficiary PEF's major fundraising event Saturday, September 10, 2011.
(32 of ) Janet Ramatici, Executive Director of Petaluma Educational Foundation, addresses the non-profit's friends, sponsors and supporters during PEF annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from PEF funds, grants and scholarships. Over 3.75 million dollars have been given by PEF to Petaluma Schools since its founding in 1982.
(33 of ) Celebrating an auction win during the Petaluma Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising BASH Saturday, September 10, 2011. Students from all 36 Petaluma area schools benefit from grants and scholarships funded by the annual event.

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