Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Our April 25, 2008, Take A Walk on the Wide Side dinner-dance for Project Africa turned out to be a blow-out benefit, raising nearly $20,000 for food programs in Namibia. The event took place at Safari West wild animal preserve in Santa Rosa, and the combination of hot weather and cacophony of animal sounds transported our guests to Africa for the evening. Within view of giraffes, party-goers enjoyed the African-inspired meal and rowdy dancing that followed.

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Doug Gosling provided the dance music, spinning inspired world-beat selections. An African dance and music demonstration, followed by a dance lesson, was provided by Gideon Mulungisi Bendile, a Safari West employee, and his daughter. Lots of thanks to Project Africa Committee Member Paula Netherda for organizing the evening, and to Nancy and Peter Lang, owners of Safari West, for their hospitality.

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The following people also helped to sponsor the event:

  • Libby Agran & Guy Fitzwater
  • Dee Arias
  • Rocky Camp & Kim Caruso
  • Ron Karp & Ann Dolin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kaufman
  • Christoper Lirely & Michael Samuel
  • Mark & Paula Netherda

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We’d also like to thank: