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Hands Across Borders Gala Posted on January 16, 2016 PCI, Project Concern International, raised more than $600,000 at its 27th annual Hands Across Borders gala in support of its work to enhance health, end hunger, and overcome hardship around the globe. The event brought together more than 500 people at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa and…
Celebration of Friends Posted on January 14, 2016 A reception was held at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Marc and Patty Brutten to celebrate the many successes of Friends of San Pasqual Academy. Supporters and their guests met some of San Pasqual Academy’s successful alumni, and learned more about the organization that enriches and…
Words Alive Posted January 13, 2016 Words Alive featured Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Isabel Allende as the keynote speaker at the 12th annual Author’s Luncheon. Allende discussed her new novel, The Japanese Lover, a multigenerational love story that sweeps from San Francisco in the present day to Poland and the United States during World…
Poinsettia Ball Posted January 5, 2016 The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball volunteer committee presented the 25th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Guests rang in the event’s silver anniversary and the holiday season with a formal evening of live entertainment, dancing, gourmet…
Orange & Black Ball Posted on January 4, 2016 The Timken Museum of Art’s Orange & Black Ball and Timken After Dark Cocktail Party were led by co-chairs Joye Blount and Jessie Knight Jr., honorary co-chairs Joy and Ward Timken and Sue & WR Timken, Jr., and art co-chairs David Bull and Teresa Longyear. The…
2016 Women of Dedication Posted January 1, 2016 The Salvation Army San Diego Women’s Auxiliary named its 2016 15 Women of Dedication at La Jolla Country Club: Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Valerie Cooper, Karin Donaldson, Arlene Esgate, Kristy Gregg, Dorothea Laub, Carol Lazier, Elizabeth Lou, Sandra Maas, Joan Mitchell, Kerry Payne, Rachel Peniche, Charlotte Perry, Fern…
Crystal Ball 2015 The 17th Annual Crystal Ball Gala took place at the Del Mar Country Club, and included a lavish cocktail reception, gourmet dinner by Pamplemousse Grille, music and entertainment by Bonnie Foster Production Company and one-of-a-kind auction items. Proceeds directly benefitted Casa de Amparo’s programs, which treat and prevent child abuse and neglect.…
Candlelight Ball 2015 Scripps Health ushered in the holiday season with its 86th Annual Candlelight Ball, which drew 440 guests to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in support of the new Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, opening in the fall of 2016 in the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. John,…
Cheers Gala The National Cheers Foundation held its Halloween Masquerade-themed gala last fall at the Scripps Seaside Forum to support the organization’s mission of empowering women to live life with vitality, and free from the five primary health threats: heart disease, mental illness, cancer, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases. Guests enjoyed fortune-telling sessions and rocked out…
Grgich Hills Estate Winemaker Dinner Firenze Trattoria in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza presented a dinner with winemaker Kevin Vecchiarelli of Grgich Hills Estate. Menu highlights included Fall Vegetali Medley and a Seared Sea Scallop paired with Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2012; Portobello & Filet Tip Risotto paired with Merlot, Napa Valley 2011; Agnello Grigliata paired with…
Symphony at Salk 2015 The Salk Institute celebrated 20 years of Symphony at Salk with the San Diego Symphony led by Maestro Thomas Wilkins, and guest artists Chris Botti and John Pizzarelli. Proceeds supported the institute’s wide-ranging scientific inquiries that have yielded a steady flow of life-changing discoveries. Funds raised also supported Salk’s award-winning educational…
10 Best Dressed Awards Gala Leonard Simpson’s 8th annual 10 Best Dressed Awards Gala benefitted The Moyer Foundation, founded by Ranch residents Jamie and Karen Moyer to provide comfort, hope, and healing to children affected by loss and family addiction. The gala paid tribute to the late Sally B. Thornton, who co-founded the event with…
Midnight in Paris City Ballet of San Diego’s 21st annual gala, Midnight in Paris, took place at the US Grant to kick off the company’s 23rd anniversary season. Honorary chair was Ranch & Coast’s Andrea Naversen. Gala chairs were Dee and Jon Ammon and Rosemary and Jeffrey Schreiber. The evening featured a wine and hors…
The Country Friends has selected 39 San Diego County-based charities for more than $258,000 in grants in 2024...
The luncheon was held at the Rancho Santa Fe Country Club featuring guest speaker Juliann Ford, founder of Manners Prep...
Las Patronas presented eight San Diego nonprofit organizations with checks at its annual Beneficiary Luncheon..
The event included a wine reception and lunch at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, the first building designed by Rice in the 1920s...
The organization, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, is at the mid-point in its grant cycle and has already raised the highest amount of grant funds to date...
Each year, the Nice Guys recognize a local community leader who has given their time, money, and support to help San Diegans improve their lives...
The “Centennial Celebration Under the Stars” featured live music from Dave Scott and Bobby Lanza, legacy opportunities, and more...
The following night’s Meet and Greet took place at the host hotel, the Encinitan Hotel and Suites, formerly the Best Western...
Celebrating its 70th year of service, The Country Friends supports human care agencies with special emphasis on services to women, children, the elderly, and those with disabilities...
Featured guest speaker is Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Retired), Founder and President of Leading Leaders LLC and Chief Executive Officer of LeanFM Technologies, Inc...
Guests enjoyed delicious food, signature cocktails, live music, and shopping amid bespoke gift vendors to kick off the holiday season in style.
The conference culminated in a Shark Tank-inspired contest where three young contestants pitched their original business ideas...
Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit’s mission to help neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes, and safe relationships...
The celebration included art, dancing, a DJ, live music, a silent auction and paella prepared by Chef Javier Rubio...