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Effie Yeaw Celebrates Nature Art, Raises Funds
'Painting Where the Wild Things Are' gala and art auction a success.
Nature was celebrated in art and in, well, nature itself on Saturday at in Carmichael's .
The "Painting Where the Wild Things Are" gala and art auction was a benefit for the American River Natural History Association and the center. A live and silent auction was held.
Music was provided by Lisa Phenix and other local musicians. Food was served by Spoons Encore Catering.
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"We sold out, the food is spectacular, the wind hasn't hurt us and people are having a great time because it's about the nature center," said executive director Paul Tebbel. "It's our most important fundraising (event) of the year."
Tebbel did not have a fundraising total Saturday evening.
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