By Jerry Bernstein
The Soroptimist Chapter of Artesia-Cerritos held its 18th Monte Carlo fundraising event Feb. 26 in the Sierra Room at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Theme for the event was “An Evening in Casablanca”, taking those in attendance back to the year 1942.
A life-size framed poster of Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart and a group of picture from the 1942 film “Casablanca” over looking the stage set the theme for an evening of fun and fine dining.
This year the Soroptimist raised over $47,000 gross. Monte Carlo Chairperson was Christina Alosi who expressed the club’s appreciation to local businesses and attendees for their donations and support.
In addition to the theme were casino-type games and donated prizes in the amounting to thousands of dollars. Turnip Rose catered a buffet with added dinner seating.
Monte Carlo is the major fundraiser for the chapter. Funds raised by the chapter benefit many charities, including Community Family Guidance Center, a non-profit mental health center serving Los Angeles County and provides counseling for emotionally disturbed children as well as child abuse victims and their families, Su Casa, which provides shelter for battered men and women and their families, Cerritos Junior Miss Scholarships, Cerritos College Foundation. Cheryl Epple Scholarship, Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Artesia High School Special Dream Club, Tracy high School Teen Parent Program, Champions Run for Life, Jonathan Jaques Children Cancer Center at Miller’s Children Hospital, Cerritos Relay for Life [American Cancer Society], Women’s Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award, Make a Difference for Women Award and the June [Student] Scholarship.
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