Fostering Hearts for 40 Years Oct. 28 Walden Family Services, a San Diego-based foster care, adoption, and youth services agency, celebrates its 40th anniversary at Estancia La Jolla with an exclusive performance by Grammy-winning rock legend John Fogerty. Chaired by Marty and David Pendarvis, this year’s event also features fine wines from leading California vineyards,…
Starry Starry Night Sept. 24 The 14th annual gala under the stars, Starry Starry Night, will illuminate the San Diego Polo Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Event designer and producer, Janice Dodge, has created a memorable experience celebrating the beauty of the South Pacific. Chaired by Del Mar residents Nancy and David Doyle, proceeds will…
Play it Forward Sept. 17 The Museum of Making Music’s annual Play it Forward fundraiser will feature a lavish live and silent auction, wine, beer, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The highlight of the evening will be a special performance by award-winning, internationally acclaimed musicians William Bell (legendary soul artist and songwriter for STAX record label),…
Gala in the Garden Sept. 10 San Diego Botanic Garden’s 17th annual Gala in the Garden is themed “Grow with Passion,” reflecting this year’s Paul Ecke, Jr. Award honoree, Nan Sterman. The garden designer, author, and botanist is also the host, co-producer, and writer of the KPBS award-winning TV show, A Growing Passion, which celebrates…