NORTH COAST, Calif. – The Lagunitas Middle School Student Meeting held a benefit dance on Oct. 30, with proceeds going to help the animals harmed or displaced by the recent fires in Lake County.

The dance was a great success to do the participation of 81 children, great parent chaperones, donated baked goods and excellent music by DJ Luis Burgos.

After the expenses of the dance were paid, the children were able to donate $357.

The children reviewed a few appropriate non-profits, and decided to donate the money to the Sonoma C.H.A.N.G.E program, a nonprofit organization working closely with the Middletown Animal Hospital.

The C.H.A.N.G.E. secretary said, "Wow! I am so impressed! This money will go a long way to help the animals! Thank you so very much!"