The Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre held its annual Grand Night fundraiser this past Saturday evening at the Watermark Beach Resort. A full house helped raise close to $15,000, which will be used to support local programs that benefit women and children in Osoyoos and Oliver. Above, local MLA Linda Larson (far right) chats with Desert Sun staff members Paul and Pamela Edwards and an unidentified woman. (Russell Work Photos)

The Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre held its annual Grand Night fundraiser this past Saturday evening at the Watermark Beach Resort. A full house helped raise close to $15,000, which will be used to support local programs that benefit women and children in Osoyoos and Oliver. Above, local MLA Linda Larson (far right) chats with Desert Sun staff members Paul and Tamela Edwards and Tara Hovanes. (Russell Work Photos)

Osoyoos Royalty Queen Gina Pereira and Princess Viveka Jensen also attended the event. (Russell Work Photos)
Osoyoos Royalty Queen Gina Pereira and Princess Viveka Jensen also attended the event. (Russell Work Photos)

Hope and Phillip Mendes look at the silent auction items up for grabs. (Russell Work Photos)

Hope and Phillip Mendes look at the silent auction items up for grabs. (Russell Work Photos)

Marieze Tarr, chair of the local school district board of directors, was the big winner of the $1,000 top prize and was awarded the cheque by Desert Sun board member Sandy Summers. (Russell Work Photos)

Marieze Tarr, chair of the local school district board of directors, was the big winner of the $1,000 top prize and was awarded the cheque by Desert Sun board member Sandy Summers. (Russell Work Photos)