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Bonza Bash started in 2005 as a black tie house party for three Australian ex-pats living in Seattle, WA and since grown into the most prestigious collection of deliciously upscale, yet outrageously fun formal-dress parties in the US Pacific Northwest. While the events have grown, the core Bonza values remain the same - plan the most spectacular parties for upwardly mobile professionals both young and young-at-heart, while at the same time exposing local charities to the generosity of this audience!The first bald eagle count of the winter was conducted Dec. 18 by local federal and state biologists, and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains.

A total of five adult eagles were observed during the one-hour count. Two eagles were observed in the Big Bear-Baldwin Lake area, one eagle was seen at Lake Arrowhead-Lake Gregory and one eagle was counted at Silverwood Lake. While no eagles were observed at Lake Hemet, one adult was observed at Lake Perris.   

Approximately 52 volunteers participated in the census including 18 in the Big Bear area, three in Lake Arrowhead, two at Lake Hemet, 11 at Silverwood Lake, and 18 at Lake Perris. The U.S. Forest Service and State Recreation Area biologists organized the counts. 

There are three remaining eagle counts this winter set for Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and March 12. Volunteers are needed. No experience is necessary. Volunteers should dress warmly and bring binoculars and a watch.

Coined a “Diamond Night in the Emerald City,” the Bonza Bash New Year’s Eve 2011 Gala Ball combines a VIP experience with the charitable spirit of the area, in order to benefit local charity, “Bridge of Promise.” The event features a red carpet entry and complimentary coat check; music will be provided by 18-piece swingin’ big band, “The Mach One Jazz Orchestra,” Portland-based DJ Gigahurtz and Seattle’s own DJ SpeedyG. Sponsored by shindigg, Buddy, Fremont Studios, PJ Hummel & Co. and Karuza & Koh, the Bonza Bash New Year’s Eve 2011 Gala Ball will feature the most decadent and luxuriously appointed VIP Lounge in town, along with complimentary party favors, red carpet photographs, and thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways, as well as ultra-VIP packages for those looking for the ultimate night out.