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Attend benefits Farm to Table(aux) APRIL 11 | JULEP Farm to Table(aux) will be a beautiful, creative event featuring farm-to-table food, live art, performances, an incredible silent auction, amazing prizes, and artisanal cocktails. Guests will mingle and participate in interactive art during an outdoor soiree, then move inside for a three- course dinner featuring fresh, locally-sourced food and boutique wines. Funds raised will support Reality Changers' mission to prepare youth to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Encinitas resident Suzanne Merritt is a featured artist and The Voice contestant Durell Anthony is among the musical performers. realitychangers.org San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame APRIL 13 | JOAN KROC THEATRE TThe Annual San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors women who have positively impacted San Diego. The seven women recognized this year include: the late Yolanda López (Cultural Bridge Builder), a feminist, artist, activist and leader, educator, film producer, printmaker, and a Chicanx studies scholar; Raye Clendening (Empowerer), an educational leader, award-winning administrator, and co-founder of the North County African American Women's Association; Anne Evans (Empowerer), a trailblazing hotelier who has received many awards for civic leadership on boards and at UC San Diego; Anne S. Bautista, Esq. (Activist), Director of Legal Support and Strategy, Casa Cornelia Law Center; Andrea Naversen (Historian), award-winning documentarian, author, journalist, TV news anchor, and Ranch & Coast Magazine editor-at-large; Dr. Olga Diaz (Trailblazer), the first woman of color elected to the Escondido City Council and an outspoken civic leader on gender, racial, and ethnic social justice; and Dr. DJ Kuttin Kandi (Spirit of the Hall of Fame Award), hip hop DJ scholar, disabled, queer, Filipinx Pinay/Pinax American writer, poet, theater performer, educator, and community organizer. Tickets are available until April 12. sandiegowomenshalloffame.com CRC Tea APRIL 20 | FAIRBANKS RANCH COUNTRY CLUB Community Resource Center invites supporters to its 29th Annual CRC Tea fundraiser to raise both funds and awareness for our neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, and trauma. Event highlights include a delicious luncheon with tea service and dessert treats, a motivating program co-hosted by CRC Board of Directors members Maddie Altschuler and Lindsey Brubaker along with remarks from CEO John Van Cleef, an exciting auction, raffle, and "Treasures of the Tea" surprise boxes. Guests will also peruse Kendra Scott and CRC Resale Store pop-up shops. crcncc.org/tea Rooted in Resiliency APRIL 13 | COASTERRA A perfect blend of intellect and music will highlight this year's Rooted in Resiliency to benefit Boys to Men Mentoring. The fundraiser will feature acclaimed best-selling author, speaker, and educator Stedman Graham, who will impart his knowledge on the importance of self-identity and leadership as contributing factors that can alleviate the current boy crisis, to help raise needed funds to expand mentoring programs to benefit struggling teen boys. Guests will enjoy a culinary extravaganza and savor the scenic waterside ambiance — all in support of the crucial mission of Boys to Men Mentoring. Capping off the night will be an exclusive performance by Whitney Shay; Allie Wagner will serve as emcee. boystomen.org Raye Clendening DJ Kuttin Kandi Yolanda López Andrea Naversen ranchandcoast.com 32 APRIL 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE