The Crocker Art Museum held its annual Crocker Ball on Dec. 3 to raise funds for the museum’s programming for youth, families and school children as well as art accessibility. The red-carpet evening included an exquisite dining experience presented by Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, a spirited live auction and Fund-A-Need paddle raiser and an after-party in the museum’s historic ballroom.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday Mixer on Dec. 7 at The Bank in downtown Sacramento.
Attendees networked with business, government and community leaders and members of the Metro Chamber board of directors and
toasted a successful 2022.

Photographer: Tia Gemmell

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented the 2022 Latina Estrella Awards on Dec. 9 at Chando’s Cantina in downtown Sacramento. The Rising Estrella Award went to Mariela Medina, civic engagement specialist in the office of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. The Inspiration Estrella Award went to Jenny Rodriquez,

On Oct. 22, Saint John’s Program for Real Change held its annual Party for Change fundraiser at the Mather Jet Center. Saint John’s assists women struggling with homelessness, poverty, substance use, mental health, violence and abuse on their journey to bright, healthy and independent lives for themselves and their children.

Photographer: Tia Gemmell

She Shares: Conversations with Women Leaders was held at the California Museum. The speaker series featured California Supreme Court Justice Patricia Guerrero in conversation with KCRA’s Edie Lambert. Justice Guerrero is the first Latina to be appointed to the state’s high court and has been nominated to serve as Chief Justice starting in 2023.

Photographer: Tia Gemmell

Sacramento Children’s Home and PINC Sacramento partnered again this year to host the annual Luxe for Life Gala on Nov. 5 at Del Paso Country Club. This premier fall event brought together community partners and supporters to further the work of the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery to strengthen at-risk families in the Sacramento community.

Photographer: Tia Gemmell

On Oct. 27, more than 400 guests attended the North State Building Industry Association’s annual Regional Housing Forecast for 2022 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. Featured speakers, including Greg Paquin, Eric Carlson and Dr. Sanjay Varshney, addressed members of BIA, an organization that is committed to creating a variety of homeownership options for local residents and families.

On Oct. 6, the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) Association held its 21st Anniversary Celebration at Yin Ranch in Vacaville with special guest Governor Gavin Newsom. A VIP reception and ribbon cutting was held at the Yin Ranch Pavilion to celebrate the

On Oct. 5, Lionakis celebrated the grand opening of their new headquarters building at 2025 19th St. in Midtown Sacramento. They were joined by key community leaders, business partners and friends of the firm to showcase their new building, which will be used as a “living laboratory” to help continue to push innovation in design.

To celebrate 100 years in business, electrical contractor and engineering firm Rex Moore hosted nearly 700 employees, alumni, vendors, customers and associates at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento for a party featuring food, wine, a live band and a historical journey from 1922 to today.