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Attend benefits ArtWalk Liberty Station Preview Party AUGUST 4-6 | ARTS DISTRICT LIBERTY STATION ArtWalk Liberty Station's inaugural Preview Party on August 4 will give guests early access to meet the artists and view art before the main event follows on August 5-6. Presented by Ranch & Coast Magazine, this all-ages sneak peek will feature live music by yacht rock tribute act Band Overboard, and food and beverages available for purchase. The festival showcases the creativity of 175+ artists from various states and Mexico, featuring a wide range of artistic mediums such as paintings, photography, glass and ceramic art, jewelry, and sculpture. Proceeds will support ArtWalk and ArtReach, the organization's nonprofit partner that brings art education to schools throughout the county that have had art education cuts to their budgets. artwalklibertystation.org San Diego Gives 2023 SEPTEMBER 7-8 | SAN DIEGO COUNTY San Diego Gives, a fundraising program for San Diego-based nonprofits, takes place on September 7 with a countywide Day of Giving followed by the newly added Day of Volunteer Service on September 8 in partnership with United Way of San Diego County. This year, more than 335 organizations have signed on for the fundraising campaign. Last year, the campaign raised $1,088,647 for 327 participating nonprofits. San Diego Gives University launched in 2022 and served 553 unique nonprofit professionals through 28 workshops. Plus, 62 organizations were paired with mentors for ongoing support. San Diegans can begin giving as early as August 17, and charities can be filtered by categories including animals, education, environment, military, humanitarian aid, and more. There is also an interactive map to give by neighborhood or region. Following San Diego Gives' Day of Giving, the Day of Service will offer meaningful and fun volunteer opportunities throughout the county to support participating nonprofits, each of which has been thoroughly vetted to ensure they respond to the needs of the community with a local-first approach, make a tangible impact, represent a variety of populations and causes, commit to keeping all funds raised in the greater San Diego area, and have a proven track record of fiscal responsibility. The deadline to sign up for volunteer service is Friday, August 25. sandiegogives.org Strut for Sobriety SEPTEMBER 9 | SHERATON SAN DIEGO HOTEL & MARINA This unique fashion and entertainment extravaganza, co-chaired by Judy Lawton and Ranch & Coast Magazine's Liz Crocker, will feature a boutique, luncheon, awards ceremony, and fashion show. Jack Missett and Judi Sheppard Misset are honorary chairs, Rory Devine and Geni Cavitt are emcees, and Erin Liddell is the event auctioneer. A theatrical fashion show will be presented by Gretchen Productions featuring local boutiques and Macy's Fashion Valley. A segment of the show will highlight models in recovery. The 2023 PATH to Recovery honorees include Jeanne McAlister and Dr. Cecil H. Steppe, who will be recognized for their work in reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders. The event benefits the mission and projects of A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing), including their lifesaving overdose prevention and Narcan distribution. 619.670.1184, anewpath.org ARTWALK: PHOTO BY PAUL NESTOR STRUT FOR SOBRIETY: PHOTO BY JADE PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY ranchandcoast.com 38 AUGUST 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE