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Hollywoof
The mother/daughter team of Dottie and Laurel McCrink (longtime Rancho Santa Fe residents and lifetime animal lovers) chaired Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 20th annual Spring Fling black-tie fundraiser. The theme for the sold-out event was Hollywoof...A Tribute to the Golden Age. Elegantly-attired guests joined the Center’s canine ambassadors for an evening that featured auctions, fine art, hosted bars, and food from 20 of the area’s best restaurants, plus entertainment from professional dancers and the band Sensation.
— Vincent Andrunas
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Mary Beth Kellee, Hugh Dunklee, and Dorothy Menish
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Kary Favish, Peggy Landon, and Linda Nordstrom
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| Bill and Connie McNally with Rick and Chrissy Nicholas |
Dottie McCrink, Michael Arms, and Laurel McCrink |
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| John Hartman, Natalie Martin, and Dorothy and Bill Menish |
Toni and John Bloomberg |
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| Harry and Valerie Cooper with Charna and Sandy Sugar |
Audrey Goldschmidt and Carmen O’Riordan |
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Sandra and Jeffry Schafer
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Sarah and Jim Sleeper with Karen Vold |
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Dan Plante and Bridget Naso
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Brooke Tinney and Dusti Rittgers |
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Casino For A Cause
Kids Korps USA hosted a fun-filled evening of entertainment, delicious food, blackjack, craps, and poker at an estate in Rancho Santa Fe. Guests met and mingled with Richard Lederer, father of the leading U.S. Poker champions Howard Lederer and Annie Duke. Kids Korps aims to instill in America’s youth the spirit of giving while providing valuable education in leadership and responsibility. All proceeds benefit Kids Korps’ programs in the community.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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An Artful Event
At MCASD’s Art Benefit Auction, which took place at the museum’s La Jolla location, supporters donned cocktail attire and enjoyed a silent auction, informal curatorial tours, cocktails, hors d’ouevres, coffee, and dessert. The live auction featured famed auctioneer August O. Uribe, senior vice president of Sotheby’s New York. Proceeds benefit MCASD’s exhibitions and acquisition programs.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Jim Sylvester, Tiffany Pullman, and Brett Hummel
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Sheryl White, Jerry Pikolycky and Lee Clark
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| Remy Weinger, Jenny Craig, and Sydney Weinger |
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David and Patsy Marino |
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| Mary Mogar, Paul Chasan, and Tobi Blatt |
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Laura, Gerald and Robin Parsky |
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| Maggie Bobileff with Chuck and Joani Wafer |
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Margaret Jackson and Lorna York |
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Karian Mitchel, Cindy Neptune, and Lisa Lennox
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Laurie Mitchell, Stacy Jacobs, and Linda Forsha |
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Country Friends Membership Luncheon
Women from all over the county congregated at Four Seasons Resort Aviara for The Country Friends’ annual membership luncheon, which included a fashion show featuring looks from Donna Marsh of La Jolla. Ladies browsed through upscale merchandise on the terrace, mixed and mingled, and sampled cocktails. Aviara served delicious fare for lunch, and Donna Marsh’s style show lit up the room.
— Sparkle Stiff, photos by Jennifer Nelson
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Women Honoring Women
The Fairbanks Republican Women Federated put together a fashion show that drew scores of women to honor women in the military. Cherie Ryan, Carol Sciotta, and Paula Niswander chaired the event. Master chief Karen O’Connor spoke to the crowd about her career in the Navy, and introduced military guests seated at the tables. Jan Avery of Ryan’s Collection commentated the style show. Proceeds of the event help the Armed Forces YMCA.
— Sparkle Stiff, photos by Jennifer Nelson
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| Sandra Fox, Kathy McHenry, and Judith King |
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Mindy Fletcher, Jan Rietal, and Ursula Kuster |
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| Jan Fitzpatrick, Jane Butcher, and Judy Burer |
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Jacqueline Glassock, Joan Bowes, and Carol Giestling
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Barbara McRosky and Susan Allred
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Jennifer Wheeler and Jessica Wheeler |
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| Judy Wickman, Jan Newman, and Charlotte Jones |
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Annie Mendenhall, Ann Staver Irwin, and Elizabeth Wohlford-MacLeod |
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| Phaedra Seidel, Paige Heenan, and Kim Smart |
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Cinda Lucas and Rhonda Wilson |
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Red Dress Ball
Childhelp’s Red Dress Ball featured a Dancing with the Stars theme and took place at the new Sheraton Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. Guests enjoyed dazzling auctions and a chef-inspired gourmet dinner, mingled with celebrated actress Joyce Bulifant, and were entertained by professional dancers from Dancing With the Pros. The goal of Childhelp is to stop the epidemic of child abuse and neglect, and provide loving care for the children who are victims.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Toasting With Friends
The Whittier Institute for Diabetes hosted a Toasting With Friends event at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Michael and Elaine Gallagher. Supporters enjoyed music, cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Whittier’s mission is to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes through innovative education programs, clinical care, research, and collaborations that pursue prevention and a cure.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Ray and Daran Grimm with Danica and Edo Ciulli |
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David Winkler, Cindy Mort, Bill VanderLaan, and Alberto Hayek |
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| Phil Lowers and Patti Gilles |
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Colleen Lyons and Ellen Dolgen |
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| Rory McMahon and Jeannie Campanella |
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Lisa Laikind and Audra Birndorf |
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| Maureen and Chris Reinhard with Lezlie Haines |
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Chris and Nancy Taylor |
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| Rachel Chamberlain and Jill Babb |
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Elaine and Michael Gallagher |
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A Silver Safari
The San Diego Zoo celebrated the silver anniversary of its annual gala with RITZ: Rendezvous In The Zoo 2008, themed Silver Safari — A Sophisticated Adventure. The event drew 1,000 and featured exquisite hors d’oeuvres stations, exotic animals on display, and a dining area reminiscent of Out of Africa with stunning murals by Jordan Sack. Chairs Stephanie McGuire, Janet Traver, and Caroline Wohl worked with a committee of over 90 to produce the event, which raised money for the new Elephant Odyssey exhibit complex.
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Senior Presents Fashion Show
The San Diego Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) held its annual Senior Presents Fashion Show at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, which marked the culmination of a six-year commitment to active community service in over 30 not-for-profit organizations supported by NCL. Twenty-five local area seniors were presented by emcee Vicki Eddy, with Sally Hanger and Wyndham Jackson serving as event chairs and Micki Olin and Nancy Pouk as senior class event chairs.
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| Sandy and David Stone with Jeanne Jones and Don Breitenberg |
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Fiona McNeil, Alexi Archambault, Melissa Helm, Hillary Hudson, and Katie Salvato |
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| Caroline Wohl, Janet Traver, and Stephanie McGuire |
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Natalie Reusser, Candice Overlie, and Meghan Barry |
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| Kay Taylor Hopkins, Jinx Ecke, and Jane Fetter |
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Nicole Thomas, Taylor Binder, and Catherine Coppenrath |
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| Kristi Pieper with Pat and Jeanie Scott |
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Micki Oin, Laura Cummings, Amy Twohig, and Lezlie Twohig |
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| Joan Embery |
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Kathryn Stephens, Alexandra Stephens, and John Stephens |
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