The Bishop’s School in La Jolla hosted its 23rd annual Christmas Tea, “Joy to the World” on Nov. 29, 2012. It featured the school’s choir and a Living Nativity, along with tea and food at the school’s Ellen Browning Scripps Hall.
Congregation Beth Israel in La Jolla celebrated the end of its 150th anniversary year with a special gala event that featured a performance by stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin on Nov. 17, 2012, at Qualcomm Hall.
The project needs another $10,000 for the work, which is scheduled to commence in January.
Five students from the La Jolla Country Day School are working through the Philanthropy 101 program administered by the La Jolla Community Foundation as an affiliate of the San Diego Community Foundation to help the local homeless population.
Guests of the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus gathered for its 2012 gala fundraiser, “Midnight in Paris.” Partygoers were transported to Jazz-Age Paris with thematic décor. Many dressed for the part in boas, flapper dresses, beads and other chic 1920s garb.
Las Patronas, a philanthropic organization that raises money for local nonprofits, welcomed a new “class” of volunteers at a luncheon Oct. 17, 2012 at the La Jolla Country Club. The 2013 Jewel Ball theme, Lucky 13, was announced; the catchphrase is “Changing Views, Changing Lives.”
United Service Organization (USO) San Diego and the local Pepperdine Alumni Association are seeking financial contributions and volunteers for the annual Waves of Appreciation holiday food bag drive to benefit members of the armed forces flying home on holiday leave.
The 12th annual Sunset Splash gala to benefit Natural High/Sundt Foundation was held Oct. 6 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Following a reception, auction and dinner, the program honored pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, author of “Soul Surfer,” and star of “Natural High 6.” Hamilton is known for surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm, but made a return to professional surfing. She wrote about her experience in the 2004 autobiography “Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board,” which was the basis for a 2011 feature film.
Ellen Browning Scripps is a name well known in La Jolla. Hospitals, parks, clubs and institutions bare her name. We know her for her exceptional philanthropy and devotion to humanity. We know she changed La Jolla. What else do we actually know about this woman? What was her political affiliation? Did she have an English accent? Did she sing in the choir? Was the waltz her favorite dance? Did she bathe in the ocean at Casa Beach? Did she swim with the seals?
The 10th annual Starry, Starry Night benefit for the Voices for Children charity was held Sept. 29 at the Rancho Valencia Resort in Del Mar. Cocktails, dinner, and music from blues guitarist Coco Montoya filled the evening to raise funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in San Diego, which advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
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