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Nice Guy of the Year Gala OCTOBER 21 | MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA San Diego Nice Guys will honor Sandra den Uijl, founder and president of the Rancho Santa Fe-based Tea3 Foundation as the 2023 Nice Guy of the Year at the organization's 43rd annual gala. Each year, the Nice Guys recognize a local community leader who has given their time, money, and support to help San Diegans improve their lives. Born in Texas and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Uijl began her professional career as a Certified Public Accountant more than 30 years ago. After successfully completing her MBA in Mexican Taxation from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, she became a professor of accounting and taxation, then left her career in Guadalajara to marry her husband, Henny, moving their blended family to San Diego. After completing a second MBA in global management, she developed a successful career in corporate America. Uijl also spent nine years as a volunteer and fundraiser for Rady Children's Hospital through the Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary. Wanting to do more, she got together with a number of friends and started the Tea3 Foundation with a focus on fundraising and project-based work with other organizations whose efforts focus on helping children, the military, and animals. Nice Guy of the Year Gala proceeds will benefit nonprofits selected by the organization, with the remainder of the funds to be used for individual San Diegans who need a "one-time" helping hand up to get their lives back on track. sdniceguys.com San Diego Center for Children Golf Classic OCTOBER 27 | RANCHO BERNARDO INN GOLF COURSE The 5th Annual Kids Classic supporting the San Diego Center for Children will raise funds to support the oldest children's nonprofit in San Diego serving children, teens, and families struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Participants will start the day with a Chick-Fil-A breakfast, donuts, coffee, bloody marys, and mimosas, followed by 18 holes of golf with games and contests, food, and drinks. The format is a scramble and shotgun start, and the day's theme is "The Joys of Childhood." The event will close out with an awards ceremony, live auction, and delicious passed appetizers. sdcckidsclassic.com e Country Friends Pickleball Tournament NOVEMBER 2 | RANCHO SANTA FE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CLUB The Country Friends presents its inaugural pickleball tournament to benefit the nonprofit's mission of supporting human care agencies, with special emphasis on services to women, children, the elderly, military families, and persons with disabilities. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, the tournament promises to be a fun and competitive event for all skill levels. The day's festivities will also feature boutique shopping and an exhibition match with pickleball pros. Event sponsors include Hoehn Jaguar Land Rover Carlsbad and the Jason Barry Team of Barry Estates. thecountryfriends.org OMA Rising 2023 Gala OCTOBER 28 | THE SEABIRD RESORT Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates its annual gala at The Seabird Resort, which is also home to the museum's annex gallery, OMA West. The evening will feature performances and live entertainment, a live auction, and a selection of visual art. For general admission ticketholders, the festivities will begin at 5pm with a sunset cocktail hour with a hosted bar, signature cocktail, and passed hors d'oeuvres overlooking Oceanside's iconic pier, followed by dinner, a paddle raise, and a live auction. After-Party ticketholders are invited to join the fun from 8-11pm to dance to live music from The Ivy League and experience surprise interactive art experiences. Proceeds benefit OMA's ongoing education initiatives, community programming, and help support their mission to celebrate art and share it with the community. oma-online.org/gala NICE GUYS: PHOTO BY GILDA ADLER Sandra den Uijl Attend benefits ranchandcoast.com 50 OCTOBER 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE