Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego presents its annual gala and second chef appetizer challenge on Saturday, July 16, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. This year’s event honors John Hermann for his more than 41 years of support and dedication to Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego, and the Ford Motor Company, for its continued generous donations and support. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, cocktails, and chef appetizer challenge, followed by dinner, live auction, entertainment, and dancing. Event chair is Maria Stanley, co-chairs are Ellen Bryson and Kristi Pieper, honorary celebrity chairs are Bill and Wanda Goldberg, emcee is Mike Castellucci, and auctioneer is Bill Menish. Attire is “tropical evening.” (www.meals-on-wheels.org) JANE SHIOMI
