For the ninth consecutive year, philanthropist and newspaper heiress Betty Knight Scripps will serve as chair of the 82nd Annual Candlelight Ball, set to take place on Saturday, December 3, at The Grand Del Mar, to benefit Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The prestigious black-tie affair will feature spectacular holiday décor, exquisite dining, and festive music from The Bob Hardwick Sound. Through Mrs. Scripps’ incredible generosity and leadership, the annual fundraising event has raised approximately $22 million to support lifesaving care at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. (858/678-6349, www.scrippshealthfoundation.org)
