A Record-Setting Crab Feed For Boys & Girls Clubs Sonoma-Marin

WINDSOR, CA — People in the North Bay really love their fresh-from-the-ocean crab, like really. That much was apparent Saturday night when the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin reeled in a record amount of money during its annual Crab Feed. More than 400 people packed into the Brooks Road Club gym for the sold-out event held in Windsor.

The event featured over 80 silent auction items, 13 live auction items, several raffles, the Clubs' infamous Jell-O shots, and dancing. Event organizers with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin described the spirit in the gymnasium as "warm and unbelievably generous," making it apparent that North Bay residents also love helping their community.

State Sen. Mike McGuire served as auctioneer, and successfully rallied guests to raise their paddles so high the organization ended up netting proceeds of nearly $300,000 Saturday night.

"We want to thank our dedicated Board of Directors, generous donors, amazing sponsors, volunteers, and staff for making the event a great success," said Jennifer Weiss, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. "This is our 11th annual Crab Feed and it always serves as a great reminder that we live in a supportive community that is focused on supporting our kids, especially those who need us most."

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin serves more than 10,000 youth annually in Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Monte Rio, Sebastopol, Windsor, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Corte Madera and Marin City.

In a news release Thursday, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin thanked the following event sponsors:

• Exchange Bank
• Basin Street Properties
• Bay Alarm & Nelson Staffing
• Wells Fargo
• Lafranchi Architecture & Development
• Bear Republic Brewing Company & Richard & Sandy Norgrove
• Luther Burbank Savings
• Comcast
• Calpine Corporation
• BPM
• Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers
• Hood & Strong LLP
• Bravo Restoration & Construction
• Fishman Supply Co.
• Berry & Fritzinger Law
• Prospect Brands
• Pedroncelli Winery
• Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association
• Sonoma County Office of Education
• The Heck Foundation

The next major benefit event for the organization is Healdsburg en Blanc Dinner and Auction, set to take place Saturday, April 18 at Villa Chanticleer in Healdsburg.