Celebrate the unwavering dedication of Scripps Cancer Center, Stevens Division to cancer care in San Diego at the 18th Annual Spinoff: Auction for Life, An Evening on the Orient Express. The event takes place May 7 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine and will benefit clinical research and early detection, education, and patient support services, as well as innovative technology that will provide the most advanced cancer treatments. An exciting live auction will include rare items such as a night on the Orient Express from London to Venice, complete with roundtrip business class tickets to Europe, a private tour from the president of French Links, and stays in luxury hotels in both cities. This year, Spinoff will honor Dale and Terry Lingenfelder for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and support to Scripps through the years. Tickets for the event are $125 each. (858/678-7174, www.scripps-spinoff.org) MASON RICHEY
