On Saturday, December 11, the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball will celebrate 20 years of supporting the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. To honor the first years of the gala event held in the Paul Ecke Ranch barn, a “boots and ball gowns” theme will be added alongside the black-tie-optional dress. Barbara-Lee Edwards of KFMB Channel 8 News will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Enjoy cuisine by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, a silent auction during cocktail hour, displays of beautiful poinsettias from the Paul Ecke Ranch, dinner, dancing to The Heroes, and more. For additional information please contact Emily Coupe. (760/942-9622, ext. 1014, www.ecke.ymca.org/poinsettiaball.html) JANE SHIOMI
