Taking place on Sunday, October 25, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, the Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego presents its annual Spirit of Life Award Dinner. Ronald C. Hendrix, PhD, executive director of the association, notes, “We mark our 20th anniversary by honoring those who have made extraordinary contributions of both time and financial resources to our association.” Attendees will enjoy silent and live auctions, and a performance by Joel Ward, master illusionist and magician. (877/737-7576, www.pdasd.org)   JANE SHIOMI