You can always count on us at SFLuxe to keep you informed of the most important places and events in San Francisco.

So when we first heard of HPP we dropped everything to learn more. Was it a hot new restaurant from Alain Ducasse? A private new club? Perhaps another chic Union Square boutique?

No, the HPP is even better!

Readers of SFLuxe are now being given an amazing opportunity to take part in the success of HPP in San Francisco. But what, exactly, is HPP?

“Forget about Cable Cars and Sourdough. San Francisco is becoming known for one thing — parking tickets. Almost two million were issued last year and it feels like half of them ended up on our windshields at DriverSide,” says Trevor Traina, co-founder and chairman of the newly launched company. “We hate parking tickets”
So, as he explains in this youtube video, his company has decided to pay 100 San Francisco parking tickets, randomly selected from entries, valued at $75 or less. Winners will be notified by July 25, …

Pat Murphy of The Sentinel, with noted photographer Jason Steinberg, takes us into an exclusive party at the Pacific Heights penthouse of Asim and Isha Abdullah, hosted in preparation for the upcoming July 9th fashion show that Nordstrom is throwing to benefit the Raphael House.
Invitations for this year’s event at the Fort Mason Herbst Pavillion have already gone out, and we’re told tickets are moving quickly. If you haven’t received your invite, contact Nordstrom’s at (415) 345-7262.
The cocktail party a the Abdullah residence was lovely — not only for …

Pat Murphy, San Francisco Sentinel
Today, SFluxe is pleased to publish a special report written by San Francisco Sentinel’s debonair editor, Pat Murphy, about the fabulous Raphael House gala that we attended earlier this month.

(It is Pat Murphy’s top hat and walking stick that Clara Shayevich is sporting in this fabulous photo by Heather Wiley!)
SAN FRANCISCO PHILANTHROPISTS ROCK THE FOUR SEASONS FOR RAPHAEL HOUSE FUNDRAISING GALA
BY PAT MURPHY
Raphael House, the City’s privately funded residence for mothers and children in distress, opened a new constellation of benefactors last week as patrons filled …

This week Vanessa Getty and Melanie Ellison are hosting one of the most popular events of the Spring, uniting some of our favorite things: pets, fabulous clothes, and bargain shopping!
Purr is a fashion fundraiser, to be held on May 14th, benefiting San Francisco Bay Humane Friends, an auxiliary organization of Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. 100% of the profits go directly to helping the animals through spaying and neutering, as well as adoption.
Clothing has been sent in directly from design houses such as Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Riser …

The California State Assembly will honor Raphael House with a proclamation to commemorate 36 years in service during Annual Fundraiser One Home, Many Hearts Gala.
“This is such an honor, the timing is perfect!” responded Sophie Azouaou, Raphael House Board Member and Press Committee Chair.
“Raphael House is privately funded, and to have the California State Assembly acknowledge our work is quite the seal of approval.
“The public sector and private sector need to work together to fight homelessness.
We can end homelessness, but we cannot do it alone.”
NEW BOARD MEMBERS ADDED
Raphael House, San …

One Home, Many Hearts
A gala benefiting Raphael House, Celebrating 36 Years of Serving our Community
On May 8, the annual Raphael House Benefit Gala will commemorate 36 years of service in the Bay Area. Guests will be whisked away to a Moroccan paradise at the Four Seasons, created by event master Robert Fountain. The Gala will begin with a cocktail and champagne reception and silent auction, followed by delectable cuisine and the live auction, including “celebrity chef” dinners. A special drawing will send one lucky winner and a guest to …

Please join San Francisco Grown Co-Chairs Annie Somerville and Christopher and Amber Marie Bently
Celebrate the achievements and shared vision of
Friends of the Urban Forest and Greens Restaurant
Two homegrown pioneers of local environmental stewardship
SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2008
5:30 – 8:30 PM
GREENS
Building A, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Wines from Greens’ award-winning list
Culinary delights by acclaimed Greens chef Annie Somerville
A special acoustic performance by San Francisco grown musician Chris Clouse
Tickets and sponsorship information available at www.fuf.net
For more information or to RSVP, visit www.fuf.net or contact Ryan Teller at 415-561-6890 ext. 104 or ryan@fuf.net
ABOUT:
For …

April 26th Gala Evening with cocktail party, silent and live auction of recycled couture to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s programs for the poor and homeless.
Discarded to Divine
Recycled Couture Fashion Show, Auction and Cocktail Party
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Hosted by Academy of Art University, 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco

General Tickets: $45 advance/$55 door; VIP Tickets (limited): $75 advance/$90 door
Space is limited. RSVP to (415) 977-1270 or online at www.discardedtodivine.org
The New York Spring 2008 runways were abuzz with “new” chic sustainable fashions …

The San Francisco Zoological Society invites guests to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ZooFest! fundraising gala, in honor of Patsy and Jim Ludwig. Co-Chairs Lindsay Bolton and Layne Gray.
Friday, April 25. Cocktails at 6; dinner at 7.
The San Francisco Zoo, opened in 1929 at the Pacific Ocean, hosts 500 glamorous guests for an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions, music, dancing, and carousel rides. Supporting the Zoo’s ongoing mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action.
For more information please contact Monica Maduro at zoofest@sfzoo.org