The triennial Scott River Charity ball was held on Saturday April 13, adding another $30,000 to the combined $180,000 in donations the ball and its supporters have raised for the Royal Flying Doctors Service and other charities over the years.
This year, funds were again directed to the RFDS, as well as the launch of a local mental health awareness and suicide prevention program, 'Open the Gate' for the catchments of Scott River , Augusta, Karridale and Nannup.
Over 250 people gathered under the roof of the amazing Lunar Sensation tent at Lunar Circus HQ, Karridale.
As guests arrived they were welcomed by MC Fatso and poured a glass of champagne by performer Casey, who swung from a trapeze.
Perth band Lush entertained the dancing crowd while food from Chef Nathan and the Laundry 43 team kept attendees well fed.
Locals Kris Wealand from KarriBindi wines and Brendon Evans from McHenry Hohnen worked alongside members of the Lions Club and other community volunteers to pour wine and beers from Settlers Tavern and Brewhouse Margaret River.
Bidding on the main auction was an exciting moment, with generous bidding for all items including hot favourites, hand crafted pieces by the talented men at the Augusta Men's Shed.
Elders agent Alec Williams got the bidding going in true country style. Other auction items included a West Coast Eagles signed premiership team football, Broome pearls, a Blackwood River houseboat weekend, an Ocean Grown Abalone package, Nannup timber as well as many generous items for the pencil auction.
The committee would like to thank main sponsor Brendon Edwards from Optima Agriculture, Bendigo Augusta Community bank, Elders Margaret River, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Western Meat Packers & Csbp
A copy of the auction booklet can be emailed out for anyone to see the items that were up for auction and to take note of the many generous sponsors and donors who without their generosity the evening could not take place. Booklets can be obtained by emailing coomaroo1@bigpond.com or visit www.scottrivercharityball.com.au