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The Czar's Winter Ball
San Diego Opera's (SDO) 2007 gala, The Czar's Winter Ball, will take place on Saturday, January 27, in conjunction with the opening of SDO's 42nd international season. The black-tie event, again chaired by the Dow Divas (2007's Dow Divas include Barbara Bloom, Lee Clark, Karen Cohn, Valerie Cooper, Alberta Feurzeig, Roxana Foxx, Dawn Gilman, Lee Goldberg, Joan Jacobs, Jeanne Jones, Charmaine Kaplan, Wanda Kaufman, Sheila Lipinsky, Brenda Marsh-Rebelo, Sheila Potiker, Colette Royston, Iris Strauss, Rusti Weiss, Sheryl White, M. Faye Wilson, and Pamela Wygod), will feature a pre-opera reception in the Bravissimo Patron Tent on the concourse, followed by a performance of the Russian treasure Boris Godunov. Guests will then head to The Westgate Hotel, transported to the glittering opulence of 16th Century Czarist Russia with vodka and caviar aplenty to begin the night. Dinner cuisine will be Russian in theme, as well. (619/232-7636, www.sdopera.com) — Jane Shiomi
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Divine Nines
As it happens every seven years, Las Patronas recently welcomed their newest active members, known this term as the Divine Nine (taking the place of last term's Crazy Eights). Included are Cathie East, Maree Mossmer, Carol Diggs (front row), Erin Wyer, Sheryl Duncan, Cathy Carrol, Kathy Broekema, Pat Marsh, and Lauren Olsen (back row). The women will be instrumental in all that Las Patronas does, including the planing of the annual Jewel Ball, one of San Diego's most influential galas. Since 1946, Las Patronas has raised over $11 million for local charitable institutions. (www.laspatronas.org) — Alicia Garcia
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Deck The Palms In Seaport Village
Celebrating the holidays isn't just about cold weather traditions. Embrace what is loved about Christmas in Southern California on December 3 at Deck the Palms in Seaport Village. Decorated palms will line the walkways of the shopping village, complemented by award-winning life-size sculptures of sandmen. The event will also have an area for children to create ornaments, and live Calypso-style holiday music will entertain attendees throughout the day. "We plan to celebrate the holidays in flip flops and board shorts," says Seaport Village general manager Terry Hall, "the way that we should with our remarkable December climate." (619/235-4014, www.seaportvillage.com) — Kaila Lee
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77th Annual Candlelight Ball
12/2: Taking place this year at the Del Mar Country Club, Candlelight Ball has raised millions of dollars for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, ensuring that it continues to provide advanced technology and extraordinary care for the San Diego community with 372 acute-care licensed beds and more than 1,700 employees. (858/678-7357, www.scrippshealth.org)
USO "Supporting Our Military" Run 2006
12/2: The San Diego USO is hosting an 8K/5K run/walk at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that will benefit the USO and Toys for Tots. (619/235-6503, www.usosandiego.org)
St. Germaine Children's Charity's 23rd Annual Holiday Silver Tea
12/5: This signature fundraising event will take place in a private home with sweeping ocean views and will include entertainment, an opportunity drawing, and boutiques with holiday and year-round gifts by talented artisans. All proceeds from this event will benefit the abused and neglected children of San Diego County. (619/722-1247, www.stgermainechildrenscharity.org)
Childhelp, USA Holiday Fantasia
12/7: Holiday Fantasia boutique, luncheon, and fashion show at La Costa Resort and Spa to benefit Childhelp, USA. Fashion show presented by Gretchen Productions will include fashions from various upscale San Diego area boutiques. (858/259-0845)
Christmas On The Promenade
12/8-9: Taking place at NTC Promenade at Liberty Station, this two-day event features breakfast with Santa, a holiday marketplace, live performances, children's activities, and Christmas Tree Alley, an opportunity drawing area with 25 fully decorated trees with gifts underneath. Proceeds benefit Kids Included Together. (858/320-2050, www.christmasonthepromenade.org)
Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball 2006
12/9: Proceeds benefit the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Financial Assistance Program.
(760/942-9622, ext. 1201)
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk For Arthritis
12/9: The Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis raises awareness of America's leading cause of disability with a three-mile fun run and a three-mile fun walk. (858/492-1090, www.arthritis-sandiego.org)
Light Up The Holidays With Hope
12/10: Friends of Scott Foundation presents a benefit dinner at Busalacchi's Ristorante with special guest emcee Adriana Alcaraz. Guests will enjoy a five-course meal, live music, and silent/live auctions. Proceeds to benefit children with cancer and their families through The Friends of Scott Foundation. Space is limited; tickets are $95 per person. (www.friendsofscott.org)
The Junior Seau Foundation 6th Annual Teammates Luncheon Honoring Trevor Hoffman
12/11: Held to honor Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres, this event will be held at the Hyatt Regency
La Jolla at Aventine. It is Junior's goal to honor a different teammate each year with a portion of the proceeds being directed to the honoree's charity or favorite cause. Tables of ten from $550. (858/244-SEAU, www.juniorseau.org)
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