April 4 issue: Local and regional events
The Vision of Children Foundation to host “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” to benefit Critical Vision Research The Vision of Children Foundation will host its Annual Spring Tea on Wednesday, May 8, at a private club in La Jolla from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Vision of Children Foundation (VOCF) will host its Annual Spring Tea on May 8 at a private club in La Jolla, California, benefiting from the event. The event will be co-chairled by LaJolla resident Kristi Pieper and Rancho Santa Fe resident Donna Vance. Proceeds from this event will go towards critical vision research to find cures for genetic vision disorders and childhood blindness, and support services for visually impaired children and their families. The 12th Annual “Date Night for a Cause” will be held at the Belly Up on April 13. The FACE Foundation’s Bags & Baubles 2024 benefit event is set to be held on April 28. Tickets are available for this event, priced at $95 until March 28 and $110 per ticket after March 28.
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Participants at a previous Vision of Children Foundation Springtime Tea event. This year’s event will be held May 8.
The Vision of Children Foundation to host “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” to benefit Critical Vision Research
The Vision of Children Foundation will host its Annual Spring Tea on Wednesday, May 8, at a private club in La Jolla from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The co-chairs of this year’s “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” are La Jolla resident and VOC Advisory Board member Kristi Pieper and Rancho Santa Fe resident and VOC Advisory Board member Donna Vance. This fun midday event will feature a full tea service with various savory tea sandwiches, sweet treats, and champagne. Guests will also enjoy a curated silent auction and opportunity drawing, along with private boutique shopping in which 25% of sales support Vision of Children’s mission.
Rancho Santa Fe residents Sam and Vivian Hardage established Vision of Children in 1991 after their son, Chase, was born with ocular albinism. At the time, no researchers were studying this rare genetic vision disorder, for which no treatments or cures exist. The Hardages were determined to encourage scientific research to find a cure for this congenital condition.
Proceeds from “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” will help fund critical vision research to find cures for genetic vision disorders and childhood blindness and support services for visually impaired children and their families.
North Coast and Del Mar Units of Rady Auxiliary to hold ‘Date Night for a Cause’
The 12th Annual “Date Night for a Cause” at the Belly Up will be double the fun this year hosted by the North Coast and Del Mar Units of Rady Auxiliary. This event is a fun opportunity for couples and friends to gather, dance and enjoy live music from “Atomic Groove and the Fly Girlz,” bid on live auctions presented by Clint Bell Productions, and a silent auction and wine wall. Net proceeds benefit “The Healing Environment” at Rady Children’s Hospital, promoting physical and emotional well-being through innovation in design, art and youth programs, and pet therapy visits, according to a news release.
“Date Night for a Cause” will be held Saturday, April 13, from 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Belly Up (143 South Cedros Avenue Solana Beach, 92075).
Buy tickets at www.radysncu.com — $95 until March 28. $110 per ticket after March 28. $125 per ticket at the door. Forty special VIP tickets available. Must be purchased in advance. Inquire about limited sponsorship packages.
Registration is now open for FACE Foundation’s Bags & Baubles 2024 benefit event to be held on Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at a Rancho Santa Fe estate.
Enjoy complimentary wine, appetizers, desserts, and the opportunity to bid on hundreds of new and gently loved designer handbags, jewelry, accessories and more. This year, due to a very generous estate donation, the event will feature the most luxe collection of items to date. All proceeds benefit pets in need of life-saving veterinary care. For tickets and more information, go to www.face4pets.org.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate and bid on items from any remote location. Register as normal, and everything will be sent that you need to take part in this popular event.
Del Mar Plaza invites guests to savor the sunset and sound of local melodies during its Seaside Sessions series. Starting Saturday, April 6, every Thursday and Saturday, Del Mar Plaza will be hosting local musicians from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. to fill the plaza air with delightful tunes. Located on the Plaza level at the Ocean View deck, which boasts panoramic views of the coastline, guests can catch a front row view of the artists and sunset from one of the lounge chairs or listen to the music travel through the plaza while visiting different shops or dining at one of Del Mar Plaza’s restaurants.
Savor local flavors at Taste of Leucadia on April 18
Leucadia 101 Mainstreet’s annual Taste of Leucadia on Thursday, April 18 is a chance to enjoy all of the local culinary flavors and libations that make Leucadia so unique.
From 5-8 p.m. along North Coast Highway 101 there will be over 15 tastes from local restaurants and over 15 bervarges to sample at Sip Stops inside Leucadia businesses. The event also includes live music on four stages.
A free trolley will be available for guests to ride with six stops between the La Costa Avenue Park and ride and Coastal Animal Hospital/
All event proceeds benefit the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association non-profit, which strives to provide family-friendly events that feature the food, art, music and soul of the community. For tickets or more info visit leucadia101.com
Debbie Lambert of Lambert Couples Therapy is holding a series of complimentary presentations on “The Mindful Couple” on Sundays in April (April 7, 14, 21, 28). They will be held from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Lambert’s home office in Carmel Valley. The presentations are for anyone who wants to learn more about the mindset and skill sets for being in a happy, healthy and connected relationship.
To attend one of the events text Lambert to register which Sunday class you would like to attend. She will text back a confirmation. To make a reservation text or call Lambert at 858-354-4541. For more information on the event and Lambert, visit www.lambertcouplestherapy.com/mindful-couple-event/
Free Spring Choral Concert to be held at Village Church in RSF
The original version of a Handel concerto composed some 300 years ago will make its San Diego debut with the Village Church Community Chorale on Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The annual Spring Choral Concert will feature Handel’s Concerto for Organ in F Major with a choral finale featuring the more than 80 voices of the Chorale, several soloists, organist Suzanne Shick, and members of the San Diego and Pacific Symphony Orchestras under the direction of Juan Carlos Acosta, director of worship at the Village Church. The free concert will also present a rare performance of Mozart’s complete mass setting “Missa Solemnis” and his vocal composition “Ave Verum Corpus.”
The concert will be held in the Village Church sanctuary at 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe.
For more information: [email protected] or www.villagechurch.org/2024-concert-series
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its inaugural Pickleball Tournament on April 19 at San Diego Mission Bay Resort (1775 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, 92109).
The community is invited to join for a fun day by the bay with some friendly competition. Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Popular for its fast pace and exciting nature, the game is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on the players, enjoy complimentary food, and participate in the opportunity drawing to win prizes.
The event is open to players at all skill levels, from first timers to experienced pickleball players.
Registration is open now for participation and spectating. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. To register,
A Family Fun Day starts at 11:30 a.m. April 7 at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave. The focus is on “Traveling Seeds.” Highlights include hands-on activities, craft-making and animal encounters led by rangers. There will be presentations and Track Trails activity guides. Young attendees can earn a Junior Ranger badge. Visit naturecollective.org.
A guided nature discovery tour is from 10 to 11 a.m. April 6, starting at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave., hosted by the Nature Collective. Participants can see various birds and plants at the lagoon where freshwater and saltwater meet. The Nature Center Loop Trail is intended to be accessible for all. The tour is free with registration at naturecollective.org.
Batiquitos Lagoon will put on a presentation on the natural history of coyotes at 10 a.m. April 13 led by Project Wildlife rehabilitation specialist Kelly Wallace. The talk will cover how coyotes are rehabilitated, their interaction with other predators and how best to coexist with them. The free, family event is geared to adults and kids, age 12 and older. Registration is required. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Register at batiquitoslagoon.org.
The Carlsbad 5000 features a day of racing April 7 on the coastal streets of Carlsbad and a Health & Fitness Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 on Grand Avenue. between Carlsbad Boulevard and Washington Street. The race features individual 5K races for all ages and abilities, including Men’s & Women’s Masters Divisions (40 & Older), Men’s & Women’s Open Divisions (39 & Under), the Non-Competitive People’s Race (Joggers & Walkers, All Ages), and the world’s fastest Elites. Highlights include a Pizza Port Beer Garden. Visit carlsbad5000.com.
The Friends of the Encinitas Library presents Ben Rosenblum’s Nebula Project in a free concert from 2 to 3 p.m. April 7 at the Encinitas Library. Award-winning New York City jazz pianist-accordionist Ben Rosenblum will celebrate the release of his most recent album, “A Thousand Pebbles,” together with his sextet, the Nebula Project. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Visit encinitaslibfriends.org.
The Community Resource Center’s 29th annual CRC Tea fundraiser is at 11:30 a.m. April 20 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road. The event raises money and awareness for community members facing hunger, homelessness and trauma. The program, co-hosted by Maddie Altschuler and Lindsey Brubaker, members of the CRC board of directors, includes remarks from CEO John Van Cleef about the life-changing impact of CRC programs. Highlights include a luncheon with tea service and dessert treats along with an auction, a raffle and Treasures of the Tea Surprise Boxes and CRC Resale Store Pop-up Shops. Donate silent auction or raffle items by March 29. Get tickets by April 2. Visit crcncc.org/tea
Best Buddies Friendship Walk: San Diego set for May
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk: San Diego will be held Saturday, May 11, at Kit Carson Park in Escondido.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to its website.
Join 50,000 participants at more than 70 walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Check-in: 8 a.m.; Opening ceremonies: 8:30 a.m.; Walk: 9 a.m.; Celebrate: Until 12 p.m.
Event contact: [email protected]. To register and for more information, go to: www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/sandiego/
Kit Carson Park (Arroyo 1 and 2) is located at 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025.
Beach and Country Guild to co-host benefit “Livin’ to the Maxx -80s Party”
The Beach and Country Guild and United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego will co-host “Livin’ to the Maxx -80s Party” Tuesday, May 7 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Rock out and flash back to the ‘80s with live entertainment from BETAMAXX.
The event will also feature libations, delicious bites, donation drawing-live auction, and more.
All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.beachandcountry.org.
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep will feature the wacky and whimsical musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” as its next student production.
Performances are April 4 through 7 in the Theatre School Studio Space at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, 92075, with show times 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 4 and 5, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 6, and 2 p.m. April 7. Ticket prices are regularly $25 for adults and $21 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 19, and active military. Call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055. Visit www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org.
‘Bono and The Edge Waiting for Godominos’ coming to Solana Beach Community Theater
‘Bono and The Edge Waiting for Godominos’ 75-minute play will be presented at the Solana Beach Community Theater April 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.
Bono orders a pizza delivery to get back in touch with the Common Man...A satire on celebrity culture wrapped in a modern-day parody of “Godot” with questions on art, on being, and on one’s purpose in an absurd, humorous and familiar tune—a clever and ingenious new take on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting.
Bono and The Edge Waiting for Godomino’s had its world premiere at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, was extended with a six-week run at The Whitefire Theatre in the fall of 2017, completed its third Los Angeles area run with six weeks at the Write Act Repertory at The Brickhouse Theatre in the spring of 2018, and has now taken it “on the road” to full houses at PianoFight in San Francisco, Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas, as well as Namba Performing Arts in Ventura, Calif., and The Tenth Avenue Arts Center in San Diego pre-pandemic. The show has garnered several awards and nominations including Best Comedy and Encore Producer’s Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and TheTVolution.com’s Platinum Medal and inclusion on their 2017 Best of Los Angeles Theatre list.
Tickets are available at www.heyjojoproductions.com
Dodo Bird Donuts’ second Dodo & Cars event is from 7 to 10 a.m. April 7 at 369 Bird Rock Ave., La Jolla. The event features free doughnuts and coffee for attendees, limited-edition merchandise giveaways and a raffle with prizes along with exotic and luxurious cars. Sponsors include Ferrari of San Diego, Ceramic Pro Elite Dealer detailing, Titan 7 Wheels, and Mega Motorsports. Admission is free. Visit dodobirddonuts.com.
The 21st annual Celebrate the Craft culinary festival is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, in La Jolla. The event features dozens of renowned chefs, farms, food artisans and wineries, and showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking and winemaking. General admission is $250. Visit lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craft.
The 8th annual Tequila and Taco Music Festival is from 1 to 9 p.m April 6 and noon to 6 p.m. April 7 in Thrive Park at Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Highlights include tequila tastings, tacos, artisan vendors, and live music performances. There will be more than 20 tequilas and variations of traditional street tacos and creations from over 15 local and regional chefs and eateries. Tickets are $24.99 to $59.99. Visit tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com/san-diego.
San Diego Junior Theatre to present ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical!’
San Diego Junior Theatre continues its 76th season with the San Diego premiere of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical!.
Based on the beloved books and film series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical comes to life in this new show filled with clever and catchy songs, plenty of laughter and a relatable tale of growing up that is perfect for families and kids of all ages.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 2 p.m. from April 26 to May 12.
Friday, May 3 is Junior Theatre’s popular Pajama Night. Kids attending in their favorite PJs will receive a special gift.
An ASL-interpreted performance for Diary of a Wimpy Kid will be Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. For optimal seating, members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community can reach out directly to the box office at [email protected].
All Junior Theatre productions are performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. Tickets are $18 — $20. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. For tickets and more information, visit www.juniortheatre.com or call the box office at 619-239-8355.
The Tiananmen Mission is a historical treasure about true China and its people. It promotes courage, dignity and freedom through a young man who was one of student leaders during the 1989 student movement in Tiananmen Square. He survived three bullets during the massacre, hiding 16 years before we recorded his story. His moving journey and historical accounts are one of the most authentic Chinese narratives, and his journey to freedom is an inspirational model for the younger generation.
Two hours showtime on Friday afternoon on April 19. The Tea Time Talk offers in-depth educational and cultural discussion, Taiwan Ali Mountain Teas and great foodies from The LOT Kitchen. Reserve your spot at: www.jointalents.com/Tiananmen-Mission
The Arc of San Diego recently announced the return of its annual spring gala. This year’s extravagant event, themed Casino Royale, promises an evening full of glamour, mystery, and exhilaration found on the casino floor.
Under the guidance of Event Chair Linda Kurtin, a longtime supporter and local philanthropist, The Arc of San Diego invites guests to immerse themselves in the world of Casino Royale. Wayne Foster Music and Entertainment will set the stage for an unforgettable night, and the gala will be emceed by Mark Mathis, meteorologist from KUSI TV.
The Casino Royale Gala takes place on Saturday, April 20, at The US Grant (326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101). The evening’s festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by a sumptuous dinner at 7 p.m., live entertainment, and dancing. Guests will have the exciting opportunity to participate in games such as Roulette, Craps, and Black Jack for the chance to win a prize. The evening attire is black tie optional, and complimentary valet parking will be provided for all attendees. Proceeds help The Arc of San Diego continue providing essential life services such as day training, employment, and residential living services to more than 2,000 children and adults with disabilities.
To make reservations or for more information, call (619) 685-1175 or email [email protected]. Tickets are available online at www.arc-sd.com/gala.
Home Start, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family strengthening services, will hold its annual Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The US Grant Hotel (326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101).
Each year, the Blue Ribbon Gala is held in April in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With 300 community leaders, elected officials, caring partners, and philanthropists expected to attend, this signature event raises vital funding for Home Start to serve the community’s most vulnerable children, families, and individuals.
This year’s gala pays tribute to spring flowers as a testament to the growth and blossoming that comes from Home Start’s programs.
Each day, Home Start staff plant seeds of hope to inspire growth for children and their families.
The organization’s critical services serve and empower children, youth, and families affected by tragedies including homelessness, domestic violence, hunger, abuse and trauma. Last year, the organization served over 22,000 individuals in San Diego County.
Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, delicious three-course dinner, live entertainment, and dancing to the music from local band Full Strength. There will also be chances to bid on premiere packages and specialty items during the silent and live auctions. Most importantly, the evening will feature powerful stories from clients about how their lives have been changed by Home Start’s vital programs.
This Passover, don’t stay home alone! Come celebrate the holiday together with friends and family in a warm and friendly environment. Your Seder experience will include a delicious traditional thre-course gourmet dinner, hand-baked shmurah matzah, plenty of wine and fascinating insights into the festival of freedom.
Celebrate this Passover on Monday, April 22, at the RSF communal Seder. Limited seating. For more information and to make a reservation, visit www.jewishRSF.com/seder or call Chabad Jewish Center of RSF at 858-756-7571.
Feel free to contact Chabad Jewish Center of RSF for all your Passover needs.
With special thanks to Dr Bob and Mao Shillman for making the Passover Seder 2024 possible.