On Saturday, February 25, head to Rancho Bernardo Inn to help raise much-needed money for Childhelp, dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. The Mardi Gras-themed celebration will offer a modern twist of wicked fun, a decadent dinner and dancing, and silent auctions. Guests will arrive in masquerade masks, the best of which will win prizes. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward improving the lives of the children who reside at the Merv Griffin Village of Childhelp West in Beaumont, CA. Proceeds will also support the organization’s 24-hour national hotline and will be used to expand the Southern California Family Foster Care Program into San Diego. Tickets are $95 (guests attending also qualify for a room rate of $129). To purchase tickets please contact Ron McMillan. (619/957-1162, ronmcmillan06@gmail.com)