Soccer fundraiser kicks up a crowd

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LOOKIE THERE- Simi Valley residents and friends Lisa Noack and Bob Hector, above left, look at items for bid at the Royal High Boys' Soccer Boosters fourth annual comedy night and silent auction held Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley. Noack was bidding on autographed photos of cast members from the show "Desperate Housewives" and said she intended to hang the photos in her shop, Laser Creations, in Simi. At right, Karyn Newbill and Julie Hoffman tally winners of silent auction items in front of a collection of Highlander T-shirts. More than 100 items were auctioned off to help raise money for the RHS boys' soccer program. The event also included a dinner and comedy performances.