Applause rang out for Pajarito Environmental Education Center Board President Becky Shankland, left, and Board Vice-president and Earth Day Chair Teralene Foxx during the PEEC Party to Benefit Nature Programs held Sunday evening at the Best Western Hilltop House Hotel. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

The annual “Party for PEEC” benefit dinner supports the Nature Center at 3540 Orange St. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

PEEC Board President Becky Shankland and Patron Dave Schiferl chat with Rep. Jim Hall. Photo by Carol A. Claek.ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

The Craig Martin Experience played jazz music for the party. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Patrons enjoy conversation and appetizers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott, his wife Wendy Lott and PEEC Facility Director Chick Keller. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Felicia Orth received strong applause for the”Founding Fathers” meal she prepared for the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Robert Gibson and Lauroie Heimdahl Gibson, at right, dine with Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott and his wife Wendy Lott. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Pete Sheehey, left, greets Rep. Jim Hall at the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

By all accounts, the Party for PEEC was a big success. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net