Martha Dennis, Joan Snider, Karen Brailean, Terri Bourne, and Dolly Woo

SummerFest Soiree
La Jolla Music Society will welcome SummerFest 2007 with a gala celebration on August 11. The evening will be comprised of a Champagne and caviar reception and a concert featuring SummerFest artists, followed by dinner and a night of dancing. Artists set to perform include violinists David Chan and Paul Neubauer, pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, and soprano Sylvia McNair who will sing songs by Gershwin. All proceeds will benefit programs at La Jolla Music Society. The event will be held at the estate of June and Robert Shillman in Rancho Santa Fe, and is chaired by Camille Sobrian. SummerFest 2007: Bach, Beethoven...and Beyond will showcase the talents of over 70 exceptional artists and ensembles during 16 concerts from August 3-26. (858/459-3724, www.lajollamusicsociety.org) — Rina Van Orden

Marjory Kaplan, Murray and Elaine Galinson, and Sheila Potiker

40 Year Celebration
The Jewish Community Foundation held its 40th anniversary celebration at the San Diego Museum of Man on May 31. The evening honored the charitable works completed by the foundation and those who have contributed since its beginning. Philanthropists and professionals enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and desserts, as well as wine and Champagne. Guests also got a sneak preview of Journey to the Copper Age, a museum exhibition which opened in June. The foundation has assisted individuals, families, and community organizations in achieving their philanthropic goals and supports a vibrant and stable Jewish community in San Diego and around the world. — Rina Van Orden

Cindy and Larry Bloch with Linda and Glenn Palmedo-Smith

The Hungry Woman Leaves Viewers Happily Sated
A select crowd turned out at the home of Larry and Cindy Bloch to see the first ever showing of The Hungry Woman, a new movie written and directed by local resident Glenn Palmedo-Smith. The semi-biographical movie chronicles the lives of a migrant worker family living in San Diego, and is set against the backdrop of the infamous Ian Spiro case. "When I was in the construction field as a developer I would go to migrant worker camps," says Palmedo-Smith. "I got to know the people very well and the struggle and hardship that is their lives. When the Ian Spiro case occurred there was a tie in to one of these camps, and it became a natural thing for me to tell the story of this woman — [Spiro’s] maid — who was affected by it." The poignant bilingual film, which was shot on location in various areas around San Diego, including San Marcos and Rancho Santa Fe, will begin showing in 1,000 theaters this summer, with more to follow. (www.thehungrywoman.com)
— Ryan Thomas

SAVE THE DATE

Circus In The Park
7/14: Patrons of the Prado presents its annual summer black-tie event themed Circus in the Park, offering first-class entertainment, gourmet dining, and an auction. The Patrons of the Prado have raised over $1 million dollars in support of the museums over the last six years. (www.patronsoftheprado.org)

San Diego Invitational Tournament To Benefit The American Cancer Society
7/16: At the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, this event aims to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Registration fees are $6,000 per foursome. (619/682-7477, maggie.hannegan@cancer.org)

Opening Day At The Del Mar Race Track
7/18: The first post of the 68th season begins at 2pm. ((858/755-1141, www.dmtc.com)

Country Friends Day At The Races
7/19: Country Friends presents its 47th annual Day at the Races at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Judy Burer of El Cajon and Jane Butcher of Santaluz are the co-chairs of this event. All proceeds will benefit Home of Guiding Hands, which provides support services, training, and advocacy to developmentally disabled individuals and their families. (858/756-1192, ext. 4, events@thecountryfriends.org)

The Release Of 1,000 Butterflies
7/21: This eventmarks the rededication of the Balboa Park Zoro Garden. To celebrate the San Diego Floral Association’s (SDFA) 100th anniversary, the garden has been refurbished with butterfly-attracting plants and murals depicting the butterfly lifecycle. The public is invited to the free event. (619/232-5762)

Fourth Annual Night By The Ocean And 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
7/22-23: Life Rolls On presents the 4th Annual Night by the Ocean Dinner and Auction on July 22 at the world-famous Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel, followed by the 9th Annual Life Rolls On Charity Golf Tournament on July 23 at Malibu Country Club. This year’s honorary event chairpersons are world champion surfer Kelly Slater and actor Minnie Driver. These signature fundraisers are instrumental to LRO’s efforts to improve the quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury (SCI). (www.liferollson.org)

Jewel Ball 2007
8/4: This year themed ARTrageous, Las Patronas’ annual fundraiser extraordinaire again takes place at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. (www.laspatronas.org)

Inaugural Golf Tournament At The Crossings At Carlsbad
8/6: The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will inaugurate the city’s new municipal golf course with a tournament on the oceanview golf course located off of Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. Opening day festivities include a $1 million hole-in-one shootout and various other contests including longest drive, putting, and straightest drive competition. Proceeds benefit the chamber’s Partners in Education Foundation, which supports Carlsbad schools, as well as the Wounded Warrior Center at Camp Pendleton. (760/931-8400, tpadron@carlsbad.org)

Sunset And Cocktails With The Friends Of Scott Foundation
8/9: Enjoy a fabulous sunset and hors d’oeuvres while gathering information about the Friends of Scott Foundation. Hosted by Adriana Alcaraz, Chris Stavros, Charlie Pendrell, and Sue Chek. (619/223-7268, www.friendsofscott.org)

Fourth Annual What’s Up Girard
9/8: Girard Avenue celebrates the official launch of The La Jolla Design District with the 4th annual What’s Up Girard event. The La Jolla Design District provides the design savvy with one of the most premier collections of international, contemporary, and transitional design in the space of a few short blocks. Those attending daytime seminars will receive an exclusive invitation to the private showroom soirees from 6-8pm, featuring food, cocktails, and entertainment in select locations on Girard. (619/795-0151)

Pretty In Pink Presented by Susan G. Komen For The Cure
9/15: Sponsored by La Jolla Spa MD and chaired by CEO Dianne York-Goldman, this evening event features live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, and an exclusive, haute couture fashion show featuring gowns, lingerie, and swimwear by Isabell Kristensen. Cocktail attire is requested. (858/459-6868)