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3rd Annual Cocktails for a Cause DECEMBER 2 | LA JOLLA ESTATE OF JOAN WAITT The Positive Movement Foundation, a local nonprofit committed to supporting and empowering underserved and at-risk children and youth supported by by Dan Fulkerson, Channel 933's Geena the Latina, Alex Soria-Rojas, Hailey Waitt, Omid Sabet, Erick Diaz, Evan Tando, and Ivy McNeil, is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Cocktails for a Cause, "A Not So Silent Night." The holiday-themed event will include craft cocktails, delectable bites, live entertainment, a live and silent auction, and more special surprises. Since its inception, the Positive Movement Foundation has implemented both teacher and student programs that create a lasting and meaningful positive impact at partner schools in San Diego County including Bell Middle School and Harley E. Knox Middle School. thepositivemovement.org Resounding Joy 20th Anniversary Benefit Event DECEMBER 2 | PRIVATE LOCATION IN POINT LOMA Resounding Joy's 20th Anniversary Benefit Event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with music, entertainment, delicious food, and wonderful company. Resounding Joy has been making music and spreading joy for two decades, and the organization is looking forward to celebrating with everyone who has benefited from the nonprofit's music therapy services and those who've helped the team carry out their mission. The event will also be an opportunity to wish the happiest and most deserved retirement to Dr. Barbara Reuer, CEO and founder of Resounding Joy, while welcoming Kerri Fox as the organization's new executive director and CEO. resoundingjoyinc.org Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser DECEMBER 10 | LAUGHING PONY RESCUE TALES (Tails and Legends Equestrian Society) presents a holiday bazaar and fundraiser at Laughing Pony Rescue in Rancho Santa Fe from 1-4pm. The community is invited to meet the horses that have survived the odds and hear their inspiring stories of courage, strength, and determination. Enjoy food and music, entertainment, prize drawings, art activities, auctions, boutique shipping, and more. Tickets are $35; $10 for teenagers, and free for those 12 and under. RSVP by emailing laura@laughingponyrescue.org. tailsandlegends.org, laughingponyrescue.org Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser DECEMBER 9 | LIONS TIGERS & BEARS Celebrate the holiday season amidst the breathtaking beauty of the San Diego countryside, surrounded by fresh air and wide-open spaces. Join Lions, Tigers & Bears for an enchanting event to witness the heartwarming spectacle of animals at the sanctuary unwrapping their Christmas presents. It's a delightful moment that will warm hearts. The event will also include holiday shopping experiences, a Festival of Lights, and spirited holiday sips. Save the date also for the nonprofit's signature Wild in the Country fundraiser, set to take place on May 18, 2024, when the community can meet and hear the stories of the rescued residents, bid on live and silent auction items, and enjoy a catered gourmet dinner and live entertainment. Proceeds from both events will support the 60+ rescued animals at Lions Tigers & Bears. lionstigersandbears.org Kerri Fox and Barbara Reuer COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE: PHOTO BY STEVEN YUHASZ RESOUNDING JOY: PHOTO COURTESY OF RESOUNDING JOY LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS: PHOTO COURTESY OF LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS LAUGHING PONY: PHOTO BY MADELINE BARR PHOTO Attend benefits ranchandcoast.com 36 DECEMBER 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE