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Martin and Carol Dickinson with Cami and Tim Yost Linda Elkins, Jean Logan, Jane Lahre, and Bonnie Keenan Leo Uzcategui, Brian Taylor, Jacob Williams, George Sousa, and Juan Lovato Jeff Roberts and Mitchell Bailey Mark Demascole, Tony and Sue Perez, and Pat Perez Suzanne Sambazis, Cheryl Naumanna, Meg Harris, Sandy Carder, and Janice Muller Tom Koss and Randi Kolender Ruth Kobayashi and Ari Novy Jeremy Bugarchich and JoLynn Morice Leslie and Julian Duval Randi and Marissa Coppersmith Operation Game On Golf Classic e 15th Annual Operation Game On Golf Classic returned to Fairbanks Ranch Country Club to raise funds to support our combat-injured troops. e day's festivities included an opening ceremony, golf tournament, food stations throughout the course, music, beverages, banquet, live auction, and opportunity prizes. Founded in 2008 by Tony Perez, Operation Game On offers combat-injured service members a special introduction to golf that begins with eight weeks of lessons from a certified PGA golf instructor followed by a fitting session at e Kingdom, TaylorMade's premium club- fitting experience once reserved for professionals. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NELSON Garden Party e Garden Party at San Diego Botanic Garden is the organization's largest fundraiser, bringing together community members and plant lovers to support critical education, science, and conservation programs. From growing the organization's SAPLinGS (Science, Art and PLay in Garden Spaces) program that engages kids with hands-on science and nature activities to funding the research and conservation of rare and native plants, event proceeds impact communities throughout San Diego County. Dr. Ruth Kobayashi was honored with the 2023 Paul Ecke Jr. Award of Excellence. With an impressive background in breeding flowers that spans 27 years, Kobayashi has helped put San Diego on the map by developing more than 90 poinsettias species. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NELSON Seen Dawna Pancharian and Shawna Pancharian ranchandcoast.com 122 OCTOBER 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE