Hearts of Hermosa fundraiser featured craps and other other casino games for a good cause. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Hundreds of people hit the casino tables to “gamble” for a good cause at the annual Hearts of Hermosa fundraiser this weeked. on March 23 for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation.
The event, which took place on Saturday, March 23 to raise money for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, featured blackjack, roulette and craps, with attendees using “Monopoly” money to gamble.
The James Bond-inspired casino night — which also featured live and silent auctions, and raffles — helped raise money for academic programs in Hermosa Beach schools.
The event also featured food and spirits from local eateries, and dancing to live music and a DJ.
Hearts of Hermosa event chair Sarah Perahia, Hermosa Beach Education Foundation President Jennifer Buchsbaum, Hermosa View TK teacher Ali Peng, and auctioneer Kristopher ‘KC’ Campbell, from VOX DJ’s, pictured at the Hearts of Hermosa event. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s school. Pictured is a group shot of organizers and volunteers. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Brent Broza piece up for auction. Auctioneer Kristopher ‘KC’ Campbell, from VOX DJ’s, pictured at the Hearts of Hermosa event during its live auction with Hermosa Beach Education Foundation President Jennifer Buchsbaum, who is holding a piece by local photographer Brent Broza. The piece went for $4,000 at the live auction. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino on March 23 with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Auctioneer Kristopher ‘KC’ Campbell, from VOX DJ’s, pictured at the Hearts of Hermosa event during its live auction. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino on March 23 with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Hearts of Hermosa fundraiser featured craps and other other casino games for a good cause. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Two Guns Espresso and Nosotros Tequila teamed for a Cold Brew Martini at Hearts of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Works by Young at Art students was up for auction at Hearts of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Ashley Tull, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando and Hermosa Beach City School District Superintendent Jason Johnson pictured at Heart of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Works by Young at Art students was up for auction at Hearts of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Hermosa Beach Mayor Justin Massey is ready to role the dice at the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa. The HBEF transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
The roulette wheel spins at Heart of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
RYLA executive chef Ray Hayashi, right, and Trevor Loman are pictured at Hearts of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino on March 23 with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Ginny Horstman will soon open Stoked Chocolates on Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino on March 23 with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Mayor Justin Massey pictured with wife Jennifer. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino on March 23 with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Greg Newman, Erika Newman, Tara McNamara Stabile and Andy Stabile are pictured at Hearts of Hermosa. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Hearts of Hermosa had works by Young at Art students up for auction. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Austin Thompson and Bennett Murphy pour drinks for Palmilla Cocina y Tequila at Hearts of Hermosa on March 23. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Betsi Caldwell pictured. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Coastal brought out its ‘Not Rachel’s Salad’ to Hearts of Hermosa on March 23. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
Black jack dealer pictured asking if player wants a another card. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
The Katie Ward Trio pictured performing at Hearts of Hermosa on March 23. The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation transformed the city’s local community center into a mock casino with blackjack and other tables for the fundraiser Hearts of Hermosa on March 23 to support academic programs in the city’s schools. (photo by Michael Hixon/SCNG)
The HBEF sold nearly 600 tickets for the event and raised $385,000, which includes sponsorships, said foundation President Jennifer Buchsbaum.
“We believe (this) is a record since the event began 29 years ago,” Buchsbaum said in a Monday, March 25, email.
Hearts of Hermosa raised more than $330,000, on average, from 2013 to 2023. That does not include the virtual fundraisers that took place in 2020 and 2021 because the coronavirus pandemic.
