What: "Dive Into Paradise," 19th annual crab feed presented by Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento 1032.
When: 5 to 11 p.m. Feb. 25.
Where: Divine Savior Catholic Church, 9079 Greenback Lane, Orangevale.
How much: $50 in advance; $60 at the door, if available.
Information: Visit www.sacwomen2030.org; call (916) 658-9830 for tickets, membership information and to learn how to apply for charity funds.
Party plans: Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. (seating closes at 6:45 p.m.) silent auction, raffle and dancing until 11 p.m.
On the menu: Add clam chowder, pasta and salad to all-you-can-eat crab, accompanied by beer, wine, soda, water and coffee.
Beneficiaries: Sacramento Children's Home, Youth Connections, Disabled Sports USA and other local children's charities.
History: Active 20-30 International started in Sacramento in 1922 when young men saw the need for a service club. Wives of club members also formed organizations, which grew and changed into free-standing organizations for young women with goals matching those of the founding club. The clubs, men and women, engage in service to their communities through financial support as well as sponsorship of activities for youth.
Featured volunteer: April Nelson, co-chairwoman of "Dive Into Paradise" with Carrie Ankley, joined the Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento 1032 because of her interest in young people.
"I have always had a dedication to children and especially in education," she said. "It was a perfect opportunity for me to continue my dedication. We contribute to different charities, and we make friends. I have met some of the greatest women. We are all there for the same cause, and it is easy to make friends."
A high school history teacher and swim coach, Nelson said club members are between 20 and 39 years old. "We have almost 80 members, the largest in the nation," she said, "with about half married and half single."
Nelson will attend the organization's international convention in Costa Rica and said she looks forward to learning how other clubs raise funds for their charities. "Clubs come together from around the world," she said. The convention will be in Reno next year.
Nelson, who teaches history at Argonaut High School in Amador County, graduated from Oakmont High School before going to college with a water polo scholarship. She attended Sierra College, Cal State Northridge and received her degree from Chico State.
Why history? "I have always had a love of history," said Nelson. "I was not a huge math person. My goal is to make history interesting and I love to be around kids."
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