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Sip to See, Springtime Tea MAY 8 | PRIVATE LA JOLLA LOCATION The Vision of Children Foundation will host its Annual Spring Tea from 11am to 2pm, co-chaired by VOC Advisory Board members Kristi Pieper and Donna Vance. The event will feature a full tea service with savory tea sandwiches, sweet treats, and champagne. Guests will also enjoy a curated silent auction and opportunity drawing, along with private boutique shopping of which 25 percent of sales support Vision of Children's mission. Rancho Santa Fe residents Sam and Vivian Hardage established Vision of Children in 1991 after their son, Chase, was born with ocular albinism. Today, as it celebrates over 30 years of research, Vision of Children is the foremost organization in the world supporting research for ocular albinism and related vision disorders with projects currently underway at The Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health. visionofchildren.org 25th Annual Tea & Tonic MAY 9 | PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT & SPA San Diegans have the opportunity to hear activist, author, and founder of the "Me Too" Movement, Tarana Burke, speak at Center for Community Solutions' 25th Annual Tea & Tonic. CCS' signature fundraising event brings together business and corporate supporters, community and philanthropic leaders, donors, and committed volunteers to raise critical funds to support survivors of relationship and sexual violence and prevent assault. In addition to a brief program featuring Burke, the event also features a silent and live auction, live music, and opportunities to network and build community with others in the movement to end sexual violence. ccssd.org/tea-tonic La Jolla Historical Society's Secret Garden Tour MAY 17-18 | PRIVATE LA JOLLA HOMES On Friday, May 17, La Jolla Historical Society kicks off the Secret Garden Tour weekend with the Secret Garden Party. Mix and mingle at a stunning private home with unmatched views while dancing and enjoying hors d'oeuvres, wine, and a silent auction with one-of-a-kind experiences. This lively gathering has a limited number of tickets and will sell out. The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla will then celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, May 18. With the theme of "Silver Brilliance" in recognition of this important milestone, this year's event promises to surprise and delight garden enthusiasts with exciting new details and returning favorite features like the Secret Garden Boutique. Six spectacular La Jolla properties with beautiful views and unique settings will make this garden tour unlike any other. Each garden will be enhanced with live musicians, plein air artists, and dining table designs created by talented local florists and designers. There are two ways to experience the gardens, either Self-Guided or the popular Platinum Tour, which includes a spectacular seventh garden, catered lunch, and docent-led shuttle service to the gardens. lajollahistorical.ticketsauce.com/e/secret-gardens-tour-2024 Heart of the Center MAY 11 | SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S MAIN CAMPUS San Diego Center for Children's 137th Anniversary Celebration, "Heart of the Center," will be held at the Center's Main Campus. With Jackie and Jon Greulich returning as honorary chairs, this signature event will feature gourmet dinner stations, specialty cocktails, exclusive live auction experiences, and inspiring performances from Center youth. Funds raised will help support vital therapeutic and educational services to children and teens struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. At the event, Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego will be honored with the 2024 PATH Award for their partnership in achieving transformation and hope. centerforchildren.org/celebration LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: PHOTO BY PABLO MASON Donna Vance, Vivian Hardage, and Kristi Pieper Attend benefits ranchandcoast.com 36 APRIL 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE