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Attend benefits Celebration of Will Gala FEBRUARY 24 | RANCHO VALENCIA RESORT & SPA Challenged Athletes Foundation hosts an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of determination and the triumph of the human spirit, featuring dinner and special entertainment from musicians of all abilities. In addition to generating essential funding, the event will celebrate the organization's milestone 30th anniversary. Co-chairs are Annie and Jeff Jacobs, and Jill and Jeffrey Essakow. Proceeds will benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation's mission to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. celebrationofwill.org Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party FEBRUARY 29 | CALLIE Feeding San Diego's next Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party fundraiser will be hosted by celebrated Chef Travis Swikard, chef and owner of Callie and a San Diego native. Funds raised from the event will benefit the nonprofit's hunger-relief programs that support local families, kids, college students, seniors, and military families in bringing meals home. This is the first Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party event of 2024 and it will celebrate a community of Feeding San Diego supporters with an evening featuring a five-course dinner by Chef Swikard with wine pairings from the Wagner Family of Wines including Caymus, plus live and silent auctions. Limited to approximately 100 guests, tickets can be purchased for $495. 858.283.8984, bit.ly/pairingsfeb2024 San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm Annual Fundraiser MARCH 8 | BAHIA RESORT HOTEL The San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm, a 20-acre farm in Alpine, is hosting its 11th annual fundraising gala with "Disco Wonderland" as its theme. The evening event is crucial to support the nonprofit's ongoing operations and will provide a much-needed influx of cash flow to allow the farm to repair shelters and fences while enabling veterinary care as needed. Beginning at 5:30pm, the fundraiser will kick off with a cocktail reception, followed by a three- course gourmet dinner and dancing. Guests will also be able to participate in live and silent auctions. Lindsey Peña from ABC 10News will serve as emcee. 619.320.4942, sandiegoanimalsanctuaryandfarm.org Jeff and Annie Jacobs with Jill and Jeffrey Essakow ranchandcoast.com 36 FEBRUARY 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE CALLIE: PHOTO BY LUCIANNA MCINTOSH