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44th Annual “No Limits” Walk & Roll for UCP United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County invites the community to its 44th Annual “No Limits” Walk & Roll, beginning at 9am at De Anza Cove on Mission Bay. Participants of all abilities are encouraged to walk, run, roll, or hand cycle along the scenic 3.5-mile course while raising funds for programs and services benefiting children and adults with disabilities throughout San Diego County. The fam Paseo Ciclista Rosarito–Ensenada 2026 Pedal with purpose along Baja California’s spectacular Pacific coastline during this 76-kilometer (47-mile) charity cycling tour benefiting Fundación Castro-Limón. Beginning at Rosarito Beach Hotel and finishing at Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada, the scenic ride brings cyclists together to support children and teens receiving cancer treatment at the Pediatric Oncology Center of Baja California. Teddy Ball 2026 Cruise 4 Kids presents Teddy Ball 2026, a glamorous black-tie holiday celebration bringing the community together to spread joy to children in need. The festive evening features a red-carpet experience, live entertainment, DJs, dancing, a fashion show, aerial performances, a silent auction, and the signature Teddy Pit. Guests are asked to bring a new stuffed teddy bear for distribution to local ch NKBA San Diego Kitchen & Bath Tour The National Kitchen & Bath Association San Diego Chapter invites design enthusiasts inside five exceptional private residences during its self-guided Kitchen & Bath Tour. Homes in Chula Vista, La Mesa, Kensington, and Scripps Ranch will showcase thoughtfully designed spaces featuring custom cabinetry, statement islands, luxury appliances, innovative fixtures, distinctive surfaces, lighting, and m Starry Night International Bipolar Foundation hosts its annual Starry Night, bringing together individuals and families affected by bipolar disorder, mental health advocates, supporters, and community leaders for an evening centered on connection and hope. The event will feature former New York Times reporter and mental health advocate Jayson Blair, along with music, food, conversation, and raffle opportunitie Innovation Night La Jolla Playhouse hosts its 19th annual Innovation Night, bringing together leaders from San Diego’s biotech, life sciences, technology, defense, and related industries for an evening connecting the region’s science and arts communities. This year’s event honors Dr. David Brenner, President and CEO of Sanford Burnham Prebys, and features networking, refreshments, an Innovation Gallery showcasing Rotary District 5340 Oktoberfest Rotary District 5340 hosts a family-friendly Oktoberfest filled with music, games, face painting, shopping, food, and refreshments. Local vendors, artisans, makers, and community organizations will add to the festivities, while classic fare including pretzels and sausages sets the Oktoberfest mood. Admission is $20, with children 12 and under admitted free. Proceeds from admission and vendor fees Día de Muertos Gala Fairmont Grand Del Mar debuts its inaugural Día de Muertos Gala, an immersive evening of Mexican culture, world-class cuisine, and philanthropy that officially kicks off the San Diego Food + Wine Festival. The chef-driven culinary journey will honor internationally acclaimed chef and humanitarian José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, and feature Michelin-recognized chefs Javier Plascencia Z3@SAN 2026 The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture presents Z3@SAN, a two-day interactive gathering using art to inspire conversations about Israel, identity, belonging, and the future of Jewish peoplehood. Saturday features a self-guided exhibition showcasing works by local and international visual artists, complemented by music and food tastings. Sunday brings artistic performances and interactive experien FACE’s 20th Anniversary Celebration FACE Foundation celebrates 20 years of saving pets and helping families with a milestone evening honoring the community behind 5,000 lives saved. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates and former World No. 9 tennis player and US Open doubles champion Coco Vandeweghe will serve as special guests and emcees. Guests will enjoy an evening at the museum mingling with supporters, veterinary partn 2026 Komen San Diego More Than Pink Walk Susan G. Komen’s San Diego More Than Pink Walk returns to Balboa Park, bringing together breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer, families, and supporters for a day of purpose and action. This year, Komen aims to raise $500,000 to help fund lifesaving research, patient support services, education, advocacy, and efforts to expand access to high-quality care. Funds raised San Diego Food + Wine Festival The 22nd annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival celebrates the region’s rich cross-border culinary culture with eight days of tastings, dinners, and special events featuring more than 150 culinary talents, including 70-plus chefs and traditional cooks from Mexico. Acclaimed participants range from James Beard Award winners and Michelin-recognized chefs to Food Network personalities and leading culi San Diego International Film Festival The San Diego International Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with six days of cinema, special events, and filmmaker experiences featuring 90 selections from around the world. Gala highlights include Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, and Steve Buscemi; Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky; Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder, starring Helen Mirren; and Inn After Dark The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe embraces the spirit of Halloween with Inn After Dark, transforming its lobby, Bing’s Bar, and Vintage rooms for one spirited night, each featuring its own theme and signature cocktail. Resort guests and locals are invited to don their best costumes and enjoy live music by Perry, cocktails, and a little Halloween mischief. Costume contest prizes include getaways to Napa, Celebrate the Craft The Lodge at Torrey Pines presents the 23rd annual Celebrate the Craft, bringing together acclaimed chefs, farmers, ranchers, vintners, brewers, and artisans for an afternoon celebrating California’s culinary landscape. Set against sweeping views of Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific, the signature outdoor festival features seasonal tasting experiences led by Executive Chef Eric Sakai and an Galbani Bella Vita Fest Galbani Bella Vita Fest returns for its fourth year, celebrating Italian culture in the heart of Little Italy with more than 40 chalk artists creating Italian-inspired works live on the pavement. The free, all-ages festival also features live Italian music, food and merchants, plus cooking demonstrations and classes on the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage. Guests 21+ can sip their way through Italy 8th Annual Living Your Dreams Concert Resounding Joy presents its 8th Annual Living Your Dreams Concert + Fundraiser, celebrating the healing power of music with performances by the Sounds of Service band, composed of active-duty military members and veterans from the nonprofit’s music therapy program. The evening features popular covers, original songs, personal stories and special guest performances, along with heavy appetizers, des Salute to Paws 5K & Gratitude Festival Shelter to Soldier hosts its 3rd annual Salute to Paws 5K & Gratitude Festival for Dogs, bringing together runners, dog lovers, military supporters, and the community for a morning of fitness and four-legged fun. The dog-friendly event kicks off with an all-levels yoga flow followed by a scenic 5K run/walk, with leashed, social dogs welcome. Afterward, the Gratitude Festival features live music, f La Jolla Art & Wine Festival The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns for its 18th year, transforming Girard Avenue into a vibrant open-air celebration featuring more than 170 juried artists from across the U.S. and Mexico. The free, two-day festival showcases painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, ceramics, glasswork, and more, complemented by live music, a silent auction, interactive experiences, and family activities. San Diego Restaurant Week San Diego Restaurant Week returns for eight days of culinary discovery, with more than 120 restaurants across 30-plus neighborhoods offering specially curated menus. Diners can explore everything from acclaimed fine dining destinations to neighborhood favorites with two-course lunches and three-course dinners starting at $30. This fall’s celebration continues its partnership with Restaurants Care, ArtWalk Carlsbad ArtWalk Carlsbad returns for its seventh year, bringing more than 150 artists from across the U.S. and Mexico to an ocean-view setting above The Flower Fields. The free outdoor festival showcases original works spanning painting, sculpture, glass, fine jewelry, photography, and more, with opportunities to meet artists and purchase their work directly. The weekend also features live music, food and River Valley Fest San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy celebrates its 40th anniversary at River Valley Fest, an evening dedicated to protecting, restoring, and celebrating one of San Diego County’s treasured natural resources. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, inspiring stories, and silent and live auctions while raising critical funds to support the Conservancy’s ongoing work throughout the San Dieguito River Lives Transformed Gala Lives Transformed hosts an inspiring evening dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for vulnerable individuals and families in Nigeria. Guests will gather at La Jolla Country Club for an elegant evening of dining, philanthropy, and powerful stories highlighting the nonprofit’s impact through vocational training for girls who have escaped sex trafficking, medical outreach programs, a Surf Del Mar Festival Presented by the Del Mar Historical Society, the inaugural Surf Del Mar Festival celebrates the sport, culture, and rich surfing heritage of Del Mar and the surrounding communities with four days of films, live music, art, photography, author talks, panel discussions, historical exhibits, and special gatherings featuring legendary surfers, storytellers, artists, and filmmakers. More than a festiva Raise Up: Together We Thrive Monarch School Project presents Raise Up: Together We Thrive, its premier annual event celebrating hope, community, and the bright futures of Monarch students. Since 1987, Monarch has served as the nation’s only school exclusively dedicated to educating and supporting unhoused youth, combining academics and career pathways with essential resources including food, shelter, and mental health care. I 57th Annual Dia Del Sol: “Wicked for Good” The Beach & Country Guild presents its 57th Annual Dia Del Sol, themed “Wicked for Good,” an enchanting afternoon of community, generosity, and philanthropy. The signature event brings supporters together in celebration of United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego and its work to create greater independence, opportunity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Every ticket, donation, and sponsorship Autism Society San Diego Diamond Anniversary Gala Autism Society San Diego will host a sparkling evening celebrating 60 years of connection, inclusion, and impact in the San Diego autism community. The gala will feature dinner, entertainment, and both live and silent auction items. With the theme “Shine Bright Like a Diamond,” the evening will honor the organization’s six decades of service while celebrating its present and looking toward a more Illumination Gala Sanford Burnham Prebys celebrates 50 years of scientific discovery at its Illumination Gala, an elegant evening honoring five decades of achievement and the visionary scientists, philanthropists, and partners who have advanced the institute’s mission. Co-chairs are Katherine Chapin and Debbie Turner; honorary chairs are Phyllis and Dan Epstein, Melanie and Bill Roper, Karen and Jeff Silberman, Kar Starry Starry Night Voices for Children presents its signature fundraising event celebrating the life-changing impact of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on children in foster care. Set beneath the stars on the resort’s Heron Lawn, the elegant evening will feature a cocktail reception, exquisite dinner, inspiring stories, a live auction, Fund-a-CASA paddle raise, live music, and dancing. Proceeds su National University Foundation Gala The National University Foundation Gala brings together alumni, donors, community leaders, and university partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to expanding educational opportunity and advancing student success. The celebration will highlight the foundation’s support of scholarships, emergency assistance, research, advocacy, and student success initiatives while recognizing National Universi 12th Annual Taste of Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe Rotary presents the 12th Annual Taste of Rancho Santa Fe, bringing together more than 75 of the region’s restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and specialty food purveyors for an afternoon of exceptional tastes, sips, live music, and community spirit. Presented in partnership with title sponsors Hoehn Motors, the Morrison Foerster Foundation, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a Wine D’Vine 2026 Walden Family Services presents Wine D’Vine 2026 at the ocean-view home of renowned chef Jeffrey Strauss, bringing together fine wine, exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, and heartfelt stories in support of youth in foster care. This year’s event will honor Julie and Dale Yahnke for their longstanding philanthropy and commitment to San Diego’s children, youth, and families. Proceeds provide f TERI Fest TERI Campus of Life celebrates its 46th anniversary with the inaugural TERI Fest, a free, family-friendly festival from 2-6pm showcasing the organization’s mission of creating opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Held across TERI’s 20-acre San Marcos campus, the afternoon will feature live music by Paradise Live, Music by Eras: Endless Summer, the TERI Band, and the Back Pocket Access Youth Academy 20th Anniversary Gala Access Youth Academy celebrates 20 years of transforming lives through education, mentorship, and sports at its milestone anniversary gala. The evening features a cocktail reception, dinner, and program celebrating two decades of impact, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s transformational academics, sports, and wellness enrichment programs that help underserved youth achieve their dreams Strut for Sobriety! A New PATH presents its 22nd Annual Strut for Sobriety!, a celebration of recovery featuring a boutique, luncheon, awards ceremony, and fashion show benefiting the organization’s addiction treatment, harm reduction, and overdose prevention programs. Held in recognition of National Recovery Month, the event brings the San Diego community together to celebrate long-term recovery, with several indivi The Silver Screen Affaire Anvil of Hope rolls out the red carpet for The Silver Screen Affaire, an intimate evening inspired by the glamour of vintage Las Vegas and Hollywood’s golden age. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and music and dancing featuring five-time San Diego Music Award winner and Billboard No. 1 blues artist Whitney Shay. An elevated VIP experience includes early entry to a pri Urban Campout: Ignite the Possibilities Girl Scouts San Diego’s beloved fundraiser is back with Urban Campout: Ignite the Possibilities, which will celebrate 50 years of Girl Scouts San Diego’s Camp Winacka and the ways that camp invites girls to discover their confidence, find adventure, and build belonging. Guests will enjoy an elevated evening under the stars featuring memorable experiences, camp-inspired cuisine, cocktails, and acti All In For The Kids Day for Change Foundation presents its inaugural All In For The Kids, an evening of poker, casino games, and philanthropy in support of local children in need. Guests will enjoy food and drinks, including two drink tickets, a poker tournament, additional casino games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps, plus golf and other diversions. Funds raised through the tournament will benefit the Day for Arc San Diego Foundation Charity Golf Tournament The Arc San Diego Foundation invites golfers and community supporters to its 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament, a day of friendly competition and philanthropy benefiting children and adults with disabilities throughout San Diego County. Tournament Chair Tim Himstreet and Past Foundation Chair Paul La Bounty will welcome participants for golf, a putting contest, barbecue lunch, silent auction, aw The Famous San Diego Chicken The San Diego History Center welcomes Ted Giannoulas, the legendary entertainer behind The Famous San Diego Chicken, for a lively evening celebrating one of the city’s most beloved sports icons. Guests will hear behind-the-scenes stories and memorable moments from Giannoulas’ remarkable career pioneering the modern professional sports mascot while enjoying classic ballpark fare and beverages. A li Fall Art & Wine Walk The Forum Carlsbad welcomes the return of its annual Fall Art & Wine Walk from 2-5pm, bringing together art, wine, live music, and community in its open-air setting. Guests can meet local and visiting artists and discover their work throughout participating shops and restaurants, while those 21+ can enjoy complimentary tastings of nine wines in the Wine Garden, presented by Jimbo’s. Mirabelle Char Wine & Wishes “Magic” Gala Make-A-Wish San Diego welcomes more than 400 supporters to its Wine & Wishes Gala, a magic-themed evening celebrating the transformative power of wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of fine wines, an exciting live auction featuring exclusive experiences, and an uplifting program highlighting the hope, joy, and possibility a wish can bring to childre Gift of Life Benefit San Diego Blood Bank presents its Gift of Life Benefit, an inspiring evening honoring the lifesaving impact of blood donors and financial supporters. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, signature cocktails, a silent auction, wine pull, and live entertainment by Israel Maldonado Music, along with moving stories from individuals whose lives have been changed by blood transfusions and the o 20th Annual CAPS Charity Golf Tournament CAPS Pregnancy+ Medical Clinics will host its 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, bringing golfers together for an 18-hole scramble in support of San Diego women, couples, and families. The day includes lunch, tournament play, a buffet dinner, raffle, and awards, with proceeds helping CAPS provide free pregnancy services as well as social services, parenting and life-skills programs, and other re Dream On Concert Gala Promises2Kids presents its 17th Annual Dream On Concert Gala, presented by Kevin and Raegan Prior, returning to the hilltop La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt for an unforgettable evening benefiting current and former foster youth throughout San Diego County. Against a sweeping coastal backdrop, guests will enjoy craft cocktails at sunset, an elegant dinner, silent and live auctions, and an exclusive p 43rd Celebrity Waiters Luncheon United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County presents its 43rd Celebrity Waiters Luncheon, an afternoon of fun, laughter, and community benefiting programs for people with disabilities. Sponsored by San Diego City Firefighters Local 145, the annual gathering brings together local personalities and supporters for a lively waterfront luncheon at Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. No-host cocktails 28th Annual Cause Conference Cause San Diego presents its 28th Annual Cause Conference, a day of connection, learning, and collaboration bringing together business, nonprofit, philanthropic, civic, and education leaders committed to creating positive change throughout the region. Centered on the theme “Harnessing the Power of Business & Community to Accelerate Social Impact,” the conference will feature inspiring changemakers Future FWD Gala High Tech High Foundation presents Future FWD, its gala celebrating the transformative power of education and innovation. Presented by UC San Diego, the evening will bring together supporters for dining, entertainment, and opportunities to invest in the future of San Diego’s students. This year’s gala will honor Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs for their extraordinary impact on High Tech High, education, La Vita Blu The San Diego Police Foundation invites the community to “La Vita Blu,” its annual soirée inspired by the timeless elegance and vibrant spirit of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. With Denise Friedman serving as honorary chair, the evening will feature dinner, dessert, a program with San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl, and dancing in support of the foundation’s K9 Crimefighter Campaign, which funds police dogs Fur Ball San Diego Humane Society celebrates the 40th Annual Fur Ball, its Ruby Anniversary, with an elegant, dog-friendly evening honoring four decades of compassion and lifesaving impact. Guests and their canine companions will enjoy a glamorous red carpet reception, a gourmet vegetarian dinner prepared by Chef Jeffrey Strauss, lively live and silent auctions, and an after-party featuring live music. Pro The Old Globe Gala: Escape Into a Fantasy The Old Globe invites patrons to “Escape Into a Fantasy” at its annual black-tie gala, an enchanting evening benefiting the theater’s nationally recognized Arts Engagement department and artistic programs. Chaired by Globe Board member Sheryl White, with Karen Cohn and the late Don Cohn serving as honorary chairs, the celebration features cocktails and jazz on Copley Plaza, followed by an exclusiv SBCS Change Their Lives Gala & Golf Tournament SBCS invites the community to its “The Emerald Year” Change Their Lives Gala on September 25, an inspiring evening of dining, entertainment, and philanthropy celebrating the organization’s 55 years of impact on children, youth, and families throughout San Diego County. The festivities continue on September 28 with the Change Their Lives Golf Tournament, also at the exclusive La Jolla Country Club, Celebration of Second Chances: The Next Chapter Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s signature annual fundraiser, Celebration of Second Chances: The Next Chapter, returns for an inspiring evening dedicated to giving abandoned companion animals — and the families who love them — a brighter future. Guests will enjoy cocktails, elevated culinary stations, special presentations, and opportunities to support the organization’s lifesaving programs through Sunshine Gala Serving Seniors celebrates its signature Sunshine Gala, one of San Diego County’s premier fundraising events, bringing the glamour of Broadway to the Hilton Del Mar for an unforgettable evening in support of older adults in need. Guests will enjoy an outdoor reception with interactive experiences, a gourmet dinner, an exciting live auction, and a special performance by The Doo Wop Project, featuri An Evening of Changing Lives Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego presents the 13th Annual An Evening of Changing Lives Gala, themed “There’s No Place Like the Club,” celebrating the life-changing impact of its programs on youth throughout the region. The inspiring evening will bring together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters for dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and heartfelt stories showca Cristo Rey Golf Classic Cristo Rey San Diego High School invites golfers and supporters to the 6th Annual Cristo Rey Golf Classic, a day of friendly competition, fellowship, and philanthropy at The Crosby Club at Rancho Santa Fe. The tournament begins with an 8:30am check-in and a 10am shotgun start, followed by an awards reception celebrating the day’s winners. Proceeds directly support Cristo Rey students through schol Do Cancer Gift of Hope Benefit Founded by late Rancho Santa Fe resident Shenell Malloy, Do Cancer makes hope possible for cancer patients by providing premium, whole-person care at no cost. This year’s Gift of Hope Benefit will continue Malloy’s vision and legacy with funds raised going directly to bridge gaps in treatment and provide better cancer care to patients across the United States. Join the organization for a celebrato D’Vine Path Soiree D’Vine Path invites the community to its 8th Annual Soiree, a festive “Garden Party”-themed evening benefiting the organization’s innovative vocational and life skills programs for neurodivergent adults. Guests are encouraged to don their favorite garden attire while enjoying a welcome cocktail, family-style dinner, live entertainment, auctions, dancing, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours showc America at 250: Women and American Democracy In honor of Women’s Equality Day, the San Diego History Center presents America at 250: Women and American Democracy, an evening exploring the enduring impact of women on civic life and democratic participation in the United States. Part of the History Center’s America 250 commemoration, the program features a panel discussion moderated by award-winning journalist Sandra Maas, with community leade Pro Kids Celebrates Gala Pro Kids, First Tee – San Diego hosts its annual Pro Kids Celebrates Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education, character development, and the game of golf. This year’s event will honor the Century Club of San Diego for more than three decades of partnership and support, recognizing its lasting impact on helping young people thrive both on and off the c 46th Annual Nice Guy of the Year Gala The San Diego Nice Guys will honor Emmy Award-winning journalist Kimberly Hunt and the late former San Diego Chargers All-Pro linebacker, broadcaster, and philanthropist Billy Ray Smith Jr. as the 2026 Nice Guys of the Year during the organization’s 46th Annual Gala. Recognized for their distinguished careers, unwavering integrity, and decades of service to the San Diego community, the husband-and Legends of Science & Legends of Surfing Invitational Hosted by UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health, this two-day event celebrates the intersection of science, innovation, and San Diego’s surf culture while benefiting Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. Friday’s Legends of Science Oncology Symposium features keynote speaker Kevan M. Shokat, PhD, and leading experts discussing advances in precision oncology, artificial intelligence, drug dis Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta Sharp HospiceCare’s annual Benefit Regatta returns for a memorable weekend of philanthropy and waterfront excitement on San Diego Bay. Festivities begin August 21 aboard the USS Midway with a sunset evening featuring dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. On August 22, guests will enjoy a front-row seat to the regatta aboard spectator yachts cruising alongside the racecourse before gatheri Veterans Beer Club 10th Anniversary Golf Classic Veterans Beer Club celebrates a decade of connection, camaraderie, and service with its 10th Anniversary Golf Classic at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Bringing together veterans, business leaders, and community supporters, the tournament serves as both a premier networking event and fundraiser supporting veteran employment transition programs, nationwide chapter development, and initiatives that strengthen ArtWalk Liberty Station ArtWalk Liberty Station returns for its 21st year, transforming the Arts District Liberty Station into a vibrant outdoor gallery showcasing the work of more than 175 artists from across the United States and Mexico. The three-day celebration features fine art, live music, interactive experiences, food and beverages, and family-friendly activities including KidsWalk. The festivities begin with the Champions of Scouting The San Diego-Imperial County Council of Scouting America will host its Champions of Scouting celebration aboard the USS Midway Museum, honoring Captain Royce Williams, USN (Ret.), Medal of Honor recipient, Eagle Scout, and one of the nation’s most decorated living veterans. The evening will bring together community leaders, veterans, active-duty service members, and supporters to celebrate a rema A Night United: Illuminating the Way United Way of San Diego County invites the community to A Night United: Illuminating the Way, its signature gala celebrating the power of collective impact and community leadership. Held at Eve, San Diego’s premier waterfront event venue overlooking San Diego Bay, the evening will bring together philanthropists, business leaders, and changemakers for fine dining, live entertainment, dancing, and c Together We Grow Fundraising Gala Neighborhood Healthcare invites supporters to its Together We Grow Fundraising Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to expanding access to quality healthcare throughout Southern California. Guests will enjoy fine dining, a special auction, and meaningful opportunities to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare regardless of circumstance. Proceeds wil Haute with Heart Fashion Show: Hidden Diamonds St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center celebrates its 60th anniversary with the 48th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show, themed “Hidden Diamonds.” This beloved afternoon of fashion and philanthropy begins with a champagne reception featuring boutique shopping, live music, and a silent auction, followed by a gourmet luncheon, live auction, entertainment, and the signature runway show. A highlight of the e Be the Light Gala Shelter to Soldier will host its 14th annual Be the Light Gala on the Flight Deck of the USS Midway Museum overlooking San Diego Bay. The inspiring evening will bring together supporters, veterans, and service dog teams for cocktails, small bites, a three-course dinner, live music, exclusive event gifts, and silent and live auctions emceed by Clint Bell. Proceeds support Shelter to Soldier’s missi 80th Annual Jewel Ball Las Patronas celebrates 80 years of philanthropy with the 80th Annual Jewel Ball, “Festa di Venezia,” an elegant Venetian-inspired evening at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Led by Las Patronas President Colleen Lighter, Jewel Ball Chair Jenny McGowan, Design Chairs Ingrid de Salazar and Stephanie Stone, and Ballroom & Tables Chair Lisa Bresnahan, the milestone event will transport guests to the Science & Engineering Night Children’s Museum of Discovery invites families to an evening of hands-on learning and discovery at its annual Science & Engineering Night. Designed for children ages 4 to 10, the after-hours event features more than ten interactive STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math) activities led by community partners and industry professionals. Young explorers can experiment with Art of Fashion The Country Friends’ annual Art of Fashion returns to The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, bringing together philanthropy, fashion, and community for one of the season’s most anticipated events. This year’s runway show and luncheon will honor philanthropist Karen Gregg Hoehn for her longstanding commitment to youth, education, the arts, and local nonprofit organizations. Presented in partnership with South CaddyHack Golf Festival Boys to Men Mentoring celebrates the 10th anniversary of the CaddyHack Golf Festival, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that has become one of Southern California’s most anticipated charity events. Known as “the funnest round of golf on the planet,” CaddyHack transforms the traditional tournament experience with live music on every hole, interactive activations, contests, and offerings from dozens of loc Opening Day After Party: Palm Royale by the Sea The original Opening Day After Party returns to L’Auberge Del Mar with a fresh Palm Royale by the Sea theme inspired by the glamour of vintage Palm Beach. Set against a backdrop of ocean views and coastal elegance, the evening will feature stylish bites, handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment, and dancing beneath the stars. Guests are encouraged to embrace the retro-chic spirit of the celebrati Ignite Their Spark Children’s Museum of Discovery presents Ignite Their Spark, an interactive fundraising evening inspired by the museum’s mission to foster a lifelong love of learning through play. Held from 6 to 9:30pm, the event invites guests to journey through immersive experiences highlighting the power of early childhood education and STREAM learning. The evening features handcrafted cocktails by Snake Oil Co Operation Game On Golf Classic Operation Game On’s 18th Annual Golf Classic returns for a meaningful day of golf, camaraderie, and philanthropy benefiting wounded combat veterans. Beginning with an 11:15am shotgun start, the event brings together supporters, sponsors, and veterans with on-course contests, refreshments, dinner, auctions, and special presentations honoring those who have served. Proceeds support Operation Game On Relay For Life of North County San Diego The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of North County San Diego returns for a powerful community gathering honoring cancer survivors, remembering loved ones lost, and raising funds to support lifesaving cancer research and patient programs. Held at the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad from noon into the evening, the volunteer-led event features family-friendly activities including live mus Curebound Cancer Challenge Curebound’s annual Cancer Challenge brings together thousands of participants for a day of movement, community, and philanthropy in support of groundbreaking cancer research. Held at UC San Diego, the event features multiple cycling routes, a 5K and 10K run/walk, group fitness classes, and family-friendly activities designed to unite survivors, supporters, and advocates around a shared mission to A Caribbean Garden Soiree SNAP (Spay-Neuter Action Project) invites guests to escape to a tropical garden paradise for its Caribbean Garden Soiree, taking place from 1 to 5pm at a private Encinitas residence. The festive afternoon will feature an island-themed buffet, tropical cocktails, island music, and even a limbo contest, all in support of SNAP’s mission to reduce pet overpopulation and save animal lives through acces Illuminate Gala Oceanside Museum of Art presents Illuminate, its annual summer gala celebrating the institution’s growing impact and bold vision for the future. Held in the heart of Oceanside’s Cultural District, the evening begins with a sunset cocktail reception at OMA from 5:30 to 7pm, followed by an open-air dinner, dancing, immersive art experiences, and live and silent auctions at the Oceanside Civic Center The Freedom Table: A Juneteenth Culinary Experience Couples Unfiltered podcast hosts Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry present an elevated evening celebrating culture, cuisine, and community. Benefiting Achievement in Motion (AIM), the chef-led experience honors the history and significance of Juneteenth through storytelling, reflection, and exceptional dining. Guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail hour beneath the historic oaks of Twin Oaks Valley, cura Del Mar Summer Solstice Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Summer Solstice with an unforgettable evening of top-tier cuisine, craft cocktails, and coastal energy. This one-night-only experience brings together Del Mar Village’s best chefs, standout restaurants, and premium beverage partners. Tickets include unlimited tastings of elevated bites, craft cocktails, wine, and beer from local favorites and nationally recognized Switchfoot Bro-Am The Switchfoot Bro-Am returns for its 22nd year with two days of live music, surf culture, and community impact. The festivities begin June 11 with the Benefit Party at Viasat, featuring culinary tastings, craft cocktails, live and silent auctions, and a performance by Switchfoot and special guests. The celebration continues June 13 with the free, family-friendly Beach Fest at Moonlight Beach, bri Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Mainly Mozart returns for its 38th annual All-Star Orchestra Festival, bringing together concertmasters and principal musicians from 28 of North America’s leading orchestras for an extraordinary series of performances in La Jolla. Led by Music Director Michael Francis, this year’s festival features six concerts showcasing acclaimed guest soloists including pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, Grammy Awar Bee Balanced Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara and Ethereal Balance present a thoughtfully curated half-day wellness retreat inspired by the mindful, interconnected world of the hive. Beginning at 9:30am, guests will enjoy arrival coffee and tea before participating in an intention-setting workshop, mobility class, and guided visit to the property’s beehives to learn about local bees and their role within Avi Field to Fork Spring Brunch Fundraiser Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm invites guests to its Field to Fork Spring Brunch Fundraiser from 11am to 3pm, set across its scenic 20-acre sanctuary in Alpine. The afternoon features farm-fresh cuisine, animal encounters, and live and silent auctions in support of the nearly 200 rescued animals that call the farm home. More than a festive gathering, the event plays a critical role in funding daily c Youth of the Year Celebration Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego will host its annual Youth of the Year Celebration, this year themed “The Future Is Bright, Wear White.” Guests are invited to don all-white attire for an elegant evening honoring exceptional teens ages 14 to 18. The trackside event features dinner, music, and live and silent auctions, culminating in the announcement of the 2026 Youth of the Year — the org Baja Bash Wildcoast hosts its 14th annual Baja Bash, an oceanfront evening celebrating conservation with festive, Baja-inspired flair from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Set at a private Solana Beach residence overlooking the lagoon and coast, the event features gourmet tastings from top San Diego and Baja chefs including JoJo Ruiz, Aidan Owens, and Jason McLeod, alongside sustainable seafood, craft cocktails, fine wines, Spring Fling Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 38th Annual Spring Fling Gala will bring together animal lovers with an “Empire State of Mind” for a New York-inspired evening of dining, dancing, and philanthropy. Guests will enjoy curated tastings from top local restaurants including Bluewater Boathouse, Brigantine, Coconut Girl Kitchen, The Crack Shack, and more, plus fine wine and sweet treats, along with opport Bro-Am Benefit Party The 22nd Annual Bro-Am Benefit Party is back with an outdoor concert featuring Grammy Award-winning rock act Switchfoot. At the festive fundraiser, guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, and sample signature dishes and sips from a stellar lineup of culinary partners including Nómada, Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Casa de Bandini, Olavida Mezcal, and many more. VIP ticket opportunities also includ Meals on Wheels Senior Prom: Forever Young Meals on Wheels San Diego County hosts its annual “Senior Prom: Forever Young” gala, a festive evening celebrating connection, community, and the joy of aging with vitality. Beginning at 5pm, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception with bites from top local chefs, followed by a three-course dinner, live and silent auctions, music, and dancing. Two senior clients celebrating 71 years of marriage wil Tea & Tonic Center for Community Solutions presents its 27th Annual Tea & Tonic to bring together San Diego’s business and philanthropic leaders in support of survivors of relationship and sexual violence. The program features special guest speakers Nichole and Jim Schmidt, who will share their daughter Gabby Petito’s story and their advocacy for prevention and awareness. When Petito lost her life to relation Distilled Promises2Kids invites guests to its signature event, Distilled. The evening begins with an exclusive VIP cocktail hour at 5:30pm, followed by the main event at 6:30pm, set among a striking collection of rare and exotic automobiles. In partnership with Barrel & Board Catering, guests will enjoy chef-driven sharable boards alongside a curated selection of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch from local arti A Walk With Yáamay New Village Arts invites the community to experience A Walk With Yáamay, a series of free, site-specific guided art walks that blend Indigenous poetry, music, and storytelling with the natural beauty of North County. Curated by Camaray Davalos, jovanny perez, and Juan A. Reynoso, the program centers Indigenous voices and perspectives, weaving together poetry, song, and movement to create a space f San Diego Made Spring Market The 13th annual San Diego Made Spring Market transforms La Mesa Village into a vibrant, open-air celebration of creativity, featuring more than 120 curated local makers and artisans. Guests can enjoy interactive art installations, hands-on workshops, gourmet food trucks, and family-friendly activities, along with a special Young Entrepreneurs section showcasing student vendors. With photo ops, a c Party for a Purpose: Jewels of the Cosmos The Junior League of San Diego’s annual spring fundraiser returns with a galaxy-inspired evening bringing together more than 300 guests for a night of dining, dancing, and philanthropy. Set against an immersive celestial backdrop, the event features live entertainment, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and a paddle raise, all in support of efforts to combat food insecurity across San Diego. VIP exp Culinary Dropout 1-Year Anniversary Bash Culinary Dropout celebrates its first year on the Del Mar coast with a lively, community-driven birthday bash featuring local surfers, skateboarders, live music, and coastal culture. Guests can enjoy Happy Hour favorites alongside special appearances, including meet-and-greets with rising surf and skate talent, plus giveaways from Sector 9 for early arrivals. The free, open-to-the-public event als Tabletops with a Twist The Poway Unit of the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary presents their annual Tabletops with a Twist fundraiser to benefit the Trauma Center at Rady Children’s Hospital. As the region’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, they care for approximately 1,000 pediatric trauma patients annually. The event will feature a live auction, silent auction, plated dinner, and decorated tabletops and bar car Veterans Beer Club 10th Anniversary Extravaganza Veterans Beer Club celebrates a decade of connection and community with its 10th Anniversary Extravaganza from 5 to 9pm. What began in San Diego as a small gathering of Marine Corps veterans has grown into a nationwide network supporting the transition to civilian life. This milestone evening brings together veterans, supporters, and community partners to honor that impact while fostering new conn

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