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YWCA Celebrates 100
The YWCA of San Diego County hosted a gala event at the oceanview La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt to celebrate the agency’s centennial birthday. Guests enjoyed a silent auction, cocktails, fine dining provided by The Abbey Catering, and live entertainment by The Heroes. Proceeds benefit San Diego’s women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and homelessness. For 100 years, the YWCA of San Diego County has supported local women with social services.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Anna Stone, Allison Sepulveda, Dawn Griffin, and Renee Griffin
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Joan Waitt and Brad Miller
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| Jonathon and Theresa Alan, Maria Knox, and Walt Beerle |
Karny Stephan, Art Schmidt, and Patricia Sinay |
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| Sara and Anthony Napoli |
Casey and Beth Gwinn with Pam Hamilton-Lester and Jim Lester |
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| John Fike and Darleen Gallego with Melissa and Mark Grosvenor |
Edith Glasssey and Yvonne Campbell |
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Bobby Spoon and Rhana Pytell |
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Linda Katz, Ashley Walker, and Phil Blair |
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Steve Elder and Chi Tran
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John and Elisabeth Bergan |
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Mingei 30th Anniversary Gala
Chairs Ann and Phil White presented a gala event at the museum’s Balboa Park location to honor Mingei International Museum and the friends who have helped it grow and flourish over the past 30 years. Honorary chair was Frances Hamilton White, and guests enjoyed an outdoor reception, dinner, and tribute, as well as an after-dinner concert by the Romeros.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Vincent Andrunas
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A Viennese Fantasy
The La Jolla Debutante Committee’s 50th anniversary celebration, A Viennese Fantasy, was held at the Hotel Del Coronado and chaired by Phyllis Parrish and Jill Pancio. Thirty-one lovely young ladies — having excelled in academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits, and contributed many hours of community service — were presented to society by their proud fathers. After marching through arched swords, the debutantes began dancing with their fathers, then with the young men who were their escorts. — Vincent Andrunas
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Paul Marshall and Darlene Davies with Mo and Charlie King
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Dick and Helen Elkus, Patty Elkus, and Katie Walter
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| Ron and Mary Taylor with Mac and Tim Canty |
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Eliza Pike, Andrew Pozniak, and Mary Smedes Pike |
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| Charles and Anne Dick, Rob Sidner, Toni Lien, and Robert Miner |
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Jameson Paige Kearney, Carly Nicole Bollert, Ty Culber, and
Alexandra Michelle Lauer |
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| Audrey Geisel, Jim Bowers, and Claire Anderson |
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Chanelle Nicole Herring, Dawn Herring, and Jennifer Lynn Herring |
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Martha Longenecker, Frances White, and Bill and Ann White
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Peter Gregg Benjamin with Phyllis and John Parrish |
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Heard It Through The Grapevine
The Milagros Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary hosted its 48th annual evening extravaganza offering wine, food, and a silent auction on the Terrace at Del Mar Plaza. Guests enjoyed a sampling of wines and an array of gourmet appetizers from local restaurants. Entertainment featured music by guitarist Juan Moro and flamenco dancers Rosa Tellez and La Reyes. Proceeds benefit the Rady Children’s Hospital’s Autism Intervention Department.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Nights Of Nights Gala
As part of LaDainian Tomlinson’s campaign to raise awareness for important health issues in the community, he and his wife, LaTorsha, hosted the first annual Night of Nights Gala presented by the Palomar Pomerado Health Foundation (PPH) at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Supporters enjoyed an evening of celebrity entertainment and a live auction of exclusive items. Proceeds will support cardiovascular services at PPH, including the Dial, Don’t Drive campaign, the Cardiac Alert Program, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Alexander Holland and Claudia Casta-Pecora |
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LaDainian and LaTorsha Tomlinson |
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| Eugenia Ortega and Erika Campos |
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Joanne Barnett, Jean Selinas, and Pam Allen
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Enid Stechel, Stacey Roberts, Beth Levy, Sara Balavan, and Johanna Herrera
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Drew Brees and Emmitt Smith |
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| Karla Banning, Sophia Alessio, Jackie Salmon, and Laura Nava-Havaga |
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Michael and Janie Covert, Mavany Verdugo, and Leo Calac |
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| Sooz Noll and Kathleen Selick |
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Jim Laslavic, Joy Kayne, and Scott Yoffee |
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Standing Up For Kids
The 4th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am returned to Moonlight Beach in early June, and prior to the big beach day, some 300 supporters gathered at Pacific Coast Grill in Solana Beach to raise significant funds and awareness for the Oceanside and San Diego chapters of StandUp For Kids, a volunteer organization dedicated to helping homeless and street kids. Guests enjoyed cocktails, delicious cuisine, silent and live auctions, and an exclusive acoustic performance by Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Stars & Stripes Ball
USO San Diego held a night of dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in celebration of 67 years of service and support of local armed forces personnel and families. The event also honored H. James T. Sears and Stu Segall, and featured entertainment by Marine Band San Diego and Haute Chili. USO San Diego provides programs and services including free weekly homemade dinners, access to books and movies, computer labs, and more.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Michelle and Andy Vick, Chad Butler, and Mike and Michelle Granieri |
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Dave Gray, Anita Frost, and Lee and Debbie Atkinson |
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| Phil Berkovitz, Jon Foreman, and Beth Bennett |
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Dave and Cathy McIntyre with Elsa and Jim Sears |
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| Robyn Denton and Mia Stefanko |
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Ned Krumery, Susan Farrell, June Barrymore Ash, and Neil Ash |
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| Jan Foreman, Meryl Garner, Anna Garner, and Mark Foreman |
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Jay and Christina Walker with Mindy and Nathan Fletcher |
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| Jerome and Kristi Fontamillas |
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Maria Petersen and Edwyna Schumake |
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