The evening, held Jan. 16, had all the components of a great event — dedicated sponsors, auctions, paddle raise, fabulous food and libations, awards and dancing. More than $700,000 was raised to ...

A couple attends a charity auction each year on the invitation of their friend. But they can’t afford to bid, to the ...

The two-day gala and tournament will include a VIP gala game-show dinner, silent auction, paddle-raise and celebrity poker tournament event.

Granted, he was sitting on his father’s lap at the time, raising the auction paddle only when instructed, but the rush of being a successful bidder was something he would never forget. His fascination ...