Switchfoot's Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jon Foreman, Drew Shirley, and Jerome Fontamillas
Banner above: Switchfoot Bro-Am charity surf contest and concert at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas

More Bro Than Pro
Saturday, June 7, marks the date for the 4th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am charity surf contest and concert at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. The vision of San Diego-based rock band Switchfoot, the Bro-Am gives back to the community with an all-ages, fun-filled day at the beach, while also raising funds and awareness for a local children’s charity. This year’s event benefits the San Diego and Oceanside branches of StandUp For Kids.

"Over the past three years the Bro-Am has grown from a small dream into a beautiful reality; it’s extremely touching to see our entire community rallying together for our youth," says Switchfoot’s Tim Foreman. "This year we’re honored to be partnering with StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit organization helping homeless and street kids in San Diego for the past 18 years. We’re thankful to live in San Diego, thankful for all the people who continue to work together to make a difference."

The surf contest, featuring riders representing Hurley, Billabong, Macbeth, and more, will be followed by a free concert with special guests on the beach. An after-party at the Belly Up Tavern will round out the day to help raise additional funds for StandUp For Kids.

In addition, an intimate auction night event will take place at Pacific Coast Grill in Solana Beach on Wednesday, June 4, featuring hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, silent and live auctions, an exclusive performance by Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with surf and music industry notables while supporting a worthwhile cause. (760/274-3930, www.switchfoot.com/bro-am)
— Mia Stefanko, photo by Andy Barron

(Back row, left to right): Molly Cartmill, Jackie Jennings, Jenny Craig, Geni Cavitt, Betty Peabody, Cathryn Ramirez, Delores McNeely, BGEN Angela Salinas, Irene Barajas, and Patti Roscoe (Girl Scouts, left to right): Alejandra Martinez, Andrea Martinez, and Brianna Romo

Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council hosted a Breakfast at Tiffany’s event at Tiffany & Co. in Fashion Valley to honor their selection for San Diego’s 10 Cool Women of 2008. The honorees included Irene Barajas, Molly Cartmill, Geni Cavitt, Jenny Craig, Jackie Jennings, Delores McNeeley, Betty Peabody, Cathryn Ramirez, Patti Roscoe, and Angie Salinas. Tiffany & Co. store director Peggy Stephenson welcomed guests and introduced sponsor Greg Mech of Merrill Lynch, and the county’s Girl Scouts president, Marla Black, was present, along with Scouts CEO Jo Dee Jacob. — Jane Shiomi, photo by Bob Stefanko

SAVE THE DATE

Kids Korps’ Casino For A Cause
5/2: Honoring Kids Korps supporters Sid and Jenny Craig, and featuring Richard Lederer, father/teacher of the leading U.S. poker champions Howard Lederer and Annie Duke. (858/259-3602, mark@kidskorps.org)

Grauer School Spring Gala
5/2: Themed Live The Dream at Del Mar Hilton. (760/944-6777)

19th Annual TERI Golf Tournament
5/2: Rancho Bernardo Inn. (www.teriinc.org)

14th Annual Walk For Animals
5/3: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s pledge walk will feature a pancake breakfast and a vendor village. (619/243-3408, www.sdhumane.org)

Encinitas Garden Festival
5/3: Walking tour that features a vineyard, a garden with a fabulous display of old farm tools, native plant gardens, Mediterranean climate gardens, and more. (www.encinitasgardenfestival.org)

California Ballet 40th Anniversary Gala
5/3: Qualcomm Hall. (858/560-5676, www.californiaballet.org)

Carlsbad Village Street Faire
5/4: Carlsbad Village along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street, and all of the cross streets in between. (www.carlsbad.org)

New Children’s Museum Grand Opening Block Party
5/4: Visitors can tour the innovative, dramatic, and dynamic building and opening exhibition, childsplay, while enjoying fun and festivities. (619/233-8792, www.thinkplaycreate.org)

2nd Annual Pamplemousse Wine Dinner benefiting Walden Family Services
5/7: Includes a private reception at the home of Jeffrey Strauss, immediately followed by a delectable four-course meal paired with fine wines from Huneeus Vintners. (619/727-5880, bolanos@waldenfamily.org)

17th Annual Spinoff: Auction for Life — Journey of Healing
5/8: Honoring Jeanette and Byron Webb, Jr. at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. (858/678-6349, rhine.lindsay@scrippshealth.org)

Barona Le Cirque 2008 — Annual Foundation For Women Fundraiser
5/9: Hilton Torrey Pines. (858/483-0400, www.foundationforwomen.org)

Fairbanks Republican Women Federated Style Show And Luncheon
5/9: Honoring all military women, mothers and daughters, and in celebration of Mother’s Day. Takes place at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club with a fashion show by Ryan’s Collection and boutique shopping. (www.frwf.net)

Women For Women Promotional Event
5/9: Ryan’s Collection in Del Mar will host an event to help promote awareness of Women For Women and the upcoming May 22 Taste of Humanity Event. (858/792-7387, www.ryanscollection.com)

Secret Garden Tour Of Old La Jolla
5/10: La Jolla Historical Society’ fundraiser features a tour of seven gardens and homes known for their coastal views, spectacular location, historic significance, or stately magnificence. (858/726-0227, www.lajollahistory.org)

Barry Estates Ping Pong Tournament
5/10: An all ages event to raise funds for the Rancho Santa Fe School and the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. (858/756-2461)

Memories In The Making 2008 Gala
5/10: Alzheimer Association’s annual fundraising gala is themed The Disco Ball and takes place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. (858/492-4400, ext. 141, jean.nettleton@sanalz.org)

HomeAid San Diego’s Taste Of North County
5/15: Takes place at Derby Hills Model Homes with cuisine from numerous local restaurants, wine tastings, auctions, and more. (www.homeaidsd.org)

The Country Friends 54th Annual Spring Luncheon
5/15: At the Four Seasons Resort Aviara and featuring special guest Donna Marsh. (858/756-1192, ext. 4)

Taste Of Humanity
5/22: A food, wine, and beverage tasting experience with live music, silent auction, and raffle to benefit Women For Women International, which provides women survivors or war, civil strife, and other conflicts with the tools to move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. (858/775-1872, www.womenforwomen.org)

Fourth Annual Nicky’s Week
5/25-31: RA Sushi will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of select menu items, including the Tootsy Maki Roll, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (619/321-0021, www.rasushi.com)

2008 Beach Bash for Autism
5/31: From 6-11:30pm at The Wave House in Mission Beach and featuring live music, wave pool surf exhibition, guests from the pro surfing world, live auction, raffle prizes, and more. (858/603-7344, daskin@communitycoachingcenter.org)