Sam and Dawn Maywood hosted a wine collection and tasting party on Jan. 26, 2013 at their La Jolla home in preparation for the upcoming Baja Knights auction and gala. The Bishop’s School’s annual fundraiser is set for April 20 on the school’s campus with guest performer and rock ‘n’ roll singer Sammy Hagar.
Las Patronas held its annual Beneficiary Luncheon Jan. 23, 2013 at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club to present funds raised from the 2012 Jewel Ball to seven organizations whose needs won Las Patronas’ hearts.
The 10th annual Stars In Our Eyes talent show was presented by the Rotary Club of La Jolla and featured more than 125 students from La Jolla High School, The Bishop’s School, La Jolla Country Day School and Preuss School at UCSD. Students showcased their abilities and raised money for college scholarships on Jan. 25, 2013.
In preparation for “Water to Wine 2013,” its next fund-raising gala, Episcopal Community Services of San Diego board members and guests attended a wine donation party at the La Jolla home of Drex and Susan Patterson on Jan. 11, 2013.
The 83rd annual Candlelight Ball attracted finely dressed guests to The Grand Del Mar for an elegant evening to benefit Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 50th annual Gourmet Dinner in La Jolla helped raise $600,000 for its youth-mentoring program and honored its 2012 “Person of the Year,” Ron Fowler, CEO of Liquid Investments Inc. and chairman of the San Diego Padres.
The University of California, Davis, will honor seven alumni and one friend, including Ann Pitzer of La Jolla, at its Alumni Awards Gala on Feb. 1 in San Jose. Pitzer is being honored with the Aggie Service Award for “exemplary Aggie pride and dedication to the university through time, energy, volunteerism and leadership.”
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Sanford-Burnham Institute hosted a gala with a theme based on the musical, “The Music Man,” at Estancia La Jolla Hotel on Nov. 17, 2012 to raise funds in support of its medical research projects.
The Social Service League of La Jolla hosted its ninth annual Christmas Cabaret at the Darlington House on Olivetas Avenue in La Jolla on Dec. 8, 2012. Guests participated in live and silent auctions, a cocktail supper, and were treated to music by Blue Largo Band with Greg Watson on the piano.
The St. Germaine Children’s Charity hosted its 29th annual Silver Tea on Dec. 4, 2012 at the La Jolla home of Holly Casele Holden and Emmet Holden to raise money for programs that care for abused children in San Diego.
