Las Patronas New Member Luncheon Las Patronas hosted its annual new member luncheon at the La Jolla Country Club. Approximately 150 active and advisory members gathered to welcome seven new members with a traditional introduction of each new member. The luncheon also celebrated the success of the 72nd Jewel Ball, Viva la Vida, which raised…
Fur Ball 2018 San Diego Humane Society hosted 600 guests and 200 of their dogs at the 32nd annual Fur Ball gala, which raised more than $870,000. The evening was filled with glamour and fun, including photo stations, live entertainment by Haute Chili, dancing, and gourmet food prepared by Jeffery Strauss and Francisco Sedano of Pamplemousse…
River Valley Fest 2018 The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy hosted its ninth annual River Valley Fest, “Filling in the Gaps,” at L’Auberge Del Mar. The conservancy’s signature fundraising event of the year featured live music performed by Gregory Page, hosted wine and beer, a gourmet dinner buffet, and enticing and exciting silent and live…
Celebration of Second Chances 2018 The 2018 Celebration of Second Chances benefiting Rancho Coastal Humane Society took place at Cape Rey Carlsbad and began with a VIP cocktail reception with the organization’s president, Judi Sanzo. Guests enjoyed music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, silent auction, dinner, and program. CBS News 8’s Jeff Zevely and his…
Totally ’80s Birthday Bash The New Children’s Museum transformed its 50,000-square-foot venue into Studio 200 on Island, a vibrant after-hours club, for its annual fundraiser. The 2018 theme, “Totally ’80s Birthday Bash,” celebrated the decade the museum was founded. Entertainment included an ’80s arcade, roller skating rink, photo ops with a life-size DeLorean, a Cheers-themed…