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…