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Amadeus 2004
1/31. Mainly Mozart celebrates its namesake’s birthday with a black tie gala in the Grand Ballroom at the historic Wyndham U.S. Grant Hotel. The evening includes silent and live auctions, a spirited cocktail reception, dinner, and a recital by Martin Chalifour, Principal Concertmaster for the Los Angeles Philharmonic; 13-year old violin prodigy, Eugene Ugorski; and award-winning pianist Judith Lynn Stillman. All proceeds benefit Mainly Mozart’s educational outreach programs and the 2003 Mainly Mozart Festival.
$200-$300. 619/239-0100.
4th Annual Women’s Legacy luncheon
2/6. Sponsored by the American Heart Association at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Funds raised benefit research and programs dedicated to teaching women about cardiovascular disease and stroke.
$100. 619/291-7454.
12th Annual Share Your Heart Auction, Wine Tasting and Casino Night.
2/7. Hosted by the Burn Institute at the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum. Guests will enjoy bidding on exciting auction items, and tasting wines from San Diego’s finest restaurants. All proceeds benefit the Burn Institute’s programs.
$75. 858/541-2277.
95th Annual Charity Ball: A Teddy Bear Affair
2/7. At the Hotel Del Coronado benefiting Children’s Hospital and Health Center’s Trauma Department. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment.
$90. 858/966-7793.
A Silver Celebration
2/8. Lyric Opera of San Diego celebrates 25 years of education, art and entertainment. The gala will be held in the Fairbanks Room of the Sheraton Harbor Island, West Tower. Live and silent auctions, wine, desserts and music. Proceeds benefit the Lyric Opera’s General Fund.
$50. 619/239-8836.
London Through the Looking Glass
2/26 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s annual charity dinner with a Great Britain theme. At the Harbor House Restaurant in Seaport Village. Gourmet dining accompanied by select wines, music, special guests and silent and live auctions.
$175. Call 800-227-6737.
Swing Fling
2/28. City Moves!, a nonprofit public benefit charity which brings professional dance instructors into underserved neighborhoods, will hold their fundraiser in the Balboa Park Club from 6:30-9:30. The night includes an auction, food, drinks and live entertainment. All proceeds benefit the organization’s dance programs.
$40-$50. 619/282-6683.
Fulfilling The Dream
2/28. The Children’s Dental Health Association’s 2004 Golden Crown Gala. In the Regency Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Dinner, live and silent auctions. Proceeds provide dental care and education to underserved children. 858/571-1795.
A Night Out On Broadway
3/6. The 26th Annual Rancho Santa Fe Community Center Gala Fundraiser
will take place at the Hilton Torrey Pines. Wine-tasting hosted by Meritage, with a wine market and tasting room, as well as live entertainment Proceeds benefit the center’s programs which provide services to the residents of Rancho Santa Fe. $250. 858-759-2638.
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San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Honors Donors
Photography by Jennifer Nelson
The Bridges in Rancho Santa Fe provided a spectacular setting for the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy (SELC) to honor its major donors. The afternoon event featured a grand buffet and informative film about the lagoon. In paying tribute to the guardians and protectors of the lagoon, County Supervisor Pam Slater was on hand to praise the efforts of all involved. The SELC assists in the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the San Elijo Lagoon. Donor funding supports projects that benefit the health of the lagoon and activities for students and the public. |
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| Above: Hershel Price with Pam Slater and Doug Gibson, SELC Exec. Director |
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| Above Left: Dave Stillinger and Tom Golich, SELC director Right: Jenie DeCelles and Bob Moore, SELC president |
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| Above: Tom Clotfelter with Jim McCall, SELF director and Norm Roberts |
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| Above Left: Dr. Paul Woody and Jane Woody Right: Maggie Houlihan and Maryanne Bache |
Women Of Dedication In 2004
Photography by Jennifer Nelson
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announced the 2004
Women of Dedication at a presentation tea held at Frank and Lee Goldberg’s gorgeous estate in Rancho Santa Fe. The fifteen outstanding women selected as this year’s honorees have made significant contributions to various cultural, educational, religious, charitable and philanthropic organizations. They will be formally honored at the 39th Annual Women of Dedication Humanitarians with Heart luncheon on March 5, 2004 at the
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island. Tickets are $80 per person. Call 619/446-0273. |
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Crystal Ball Sparkles For San Diego Children
Photography by Jennifer Nelson
The 5th Annual Crystal Ball gala, benefiting Casa de Amparo and KSWB Cares for Kids, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, was a sparkling success. Guests enjoyed a rousing night of fundraising complete with enchanting food and entertainment. While final figures are not complete, it appears that the event will raise in excess of $150,000. KSWB provides matching funds for the organization. |
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Sandra Maas and Lee Goldberg |
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Above: Gerard and Kathleen Kilgallon with Colleen and Daren Barone |
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| Above Left: Kristi Pieper Rossbacher with Nancy Kronemeyer Right:Patricia De Marce and Peggy Matthews |
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Above: Jeri and Richard Rovsek with Debra and Bill Gershen |
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| front row: Nell Herzer with Bette Jane Counts, Cookie Ingram, Esther Naham, Dulie Ahering, back row: Betty Vale with Dottie Howe, Pat Cunningham, Jean Rudd, Jeanette Almagren, Jan Fitzpatrick, Christine Andrews, Karen Miller and Gail Andrade |
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Above: Elliott and Sandra Silverstein |
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Charlotte Jacobs, event chair with Jean Rudd, Jan Fitzpatrick, Nell Herzer and
Lt. Colonel Doug O'Brien |
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Above Left: Stephanie Hanson and Deborah Stanley Right: Chris and Mary Thomas |
Holiday Fantasia To Benefit Childhelp USA
Photography by Jennifer Nelson
The San Diego Chapter of Childhelp USA held its 18th annual Holiday Fantasia fundraiser on Monday November 24 at the Four Seasons Aviara. Three hundred guests were treated to a day of shopping, gourmet luncheon, the opportunity to bid on fabulous auction items (including two puppies), and a live animal show by Joan Embrey of the San Diego Zoo. The founders of Childhelp USA, Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, attended along with Audrey Geisel, president of the Dr. Seuss Foundation, who was honored for her generous support of the organization. |
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Children’s Home Society Benefit
A preview party was hosted by Lisa Farley of Goldman Sachs in the wine cellar of the Rancho Santa Fe home of Pattie Giles. Also present were painter Rainee Anderson, who studied in England and does amazing paintings of wildlife and native culture and sculptor Simon Gudgeon, who sculptures rare wildlife. The Ladies of Las Duenas, chaired by Jenny Freeborn and Karen Castle, made this all possible by hosting the event. A percentage of sales will go to benefit the Children’s Home Society. |
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| Above: Casey Gwinn with Laureen Bolstad, co-chair, Kurtina Chodorow, president and Ron McMillian, co-chair |
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Above: Heather Manion and Patty Giles |
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| Above: Sara O'Meara, Chair-CEO with Bob Schurman and Yvonne Fedderson, president, all are founders of Childhelp |
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Above: Nikki Mercer with Sandy Dodge and Ann Mercer |
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| Above: Loraine Dyson with Stazey Palmieri |
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Above: Karen Castle, co-chair with Carolyn Nelson, president |
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| Above Left: Andrea Naverson with Allison Beach and Natalie Halabok Right: Joan Embrey |
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Above: Mark and Rita Hannah |
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