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Livin' to the Maxx '80s Party MAY 7 | BELLY UP TAVERN Join Beach & Country Guild for an unforgettable night of music from an equally unforgettable era, all benefitting United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego. Guests will enjoy bites and drinks as they dance the night away to decade- defining music from '80s tribute band Betamaxx. Beach & Country Guild is an all-volunteer organization whose sole purpose is to generate funding for UCPSD's programs and services supporting people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, as well as their families, in San Diego County. beachandcountry.org Coronado Art & Wine Festival MAY 11 | 10TH STREET & ORANGE AVENUE IN CORONADO The 3rd Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a joyful celebration of art, wine, food, and music, allowing attendees the opportunity to peruse 80 artist booths of stunning paintings, fine art photography, ceramics, textiles, and one-of-a- kind jewelry. Featured artists include seascape watercolor artist Stefanie Bales and textile genius Parker Heath, as well as Jerome LeBlanc, "California Tom Cruise," who will be appearing in his Maverick gear and presenting artwork that focuses on automobiles and aviation. Beverage tasting tickets range from the Wine Village ticket ($50 for six tastings plus bites) and the Bubbles Lounge at Garage Buona Forchetta ticket ($100 for nine tastings plus food pairings) to the Gold VIP All Access ticket ($175 for 12 premium wine tastings plus gourmet food pairings with VIP lounge seating). Or, consider making a weekend of it by booking the Diamond VIP Room Package, which includes a two-night stay at one of four stunning island resort hotels, a private VIP Meet the Artists Party on Friday with a sommelier-led wine tasting, chef-prepared hors d'oeuvres, live music, and the opportunity to mingle with the festival's featured artists, and two VIP all access tickets to the festival on Saturday, including 15 premium wine and food pairings and reserved lounge seating. This event is a collaboration between two nonprofits — Coronado Schools Foundation and Coronado Chamber of Commerce — and is sponsored by Discover Coronado. coronadoartandwinefestival.com Baja Bash JUNE 8 | PRIVATE SOLANA BEACH ESTATE International conservation group Wildcoast will host the Baja Bash to raise awareness and funds for its ocean conservation and climate action programs. The event also supports the nonprofit's programs to preserve wild coastlines and wildlife in Baja. This year's Baja Bash will take place at a private Solana Beach estate overlooking the lagoon and coast, where guests will celebrate Wildcoast's high impact conservation work in Mexico and California. The event will feature gourmet food stations with San Diego and Baja chefs: Aidan Owens (Herb & Sea); Davin Waite (Wrench & Rodent, The Plot, Shoots); Drew Deckman (Deckman's, 31ThirtyOne); Eduardo Salgado (Emat in Valle de Guadalupe); Emiliano Safa (Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa); Kelli Crosson (The Lodge at Torrey Pines); Roberto Alcocer (Valle and Malva); and William Eick (Matsu). The highly curated epicurean affair will also feature fresh Baja oysters, sustainable seafood, farm fresh produce, small batch tequila and mezcal, Valle de Guadalupe and Paso Robles wines, Baja Brewing Company craft beers, Bivouac Ciderworks hard ciders, and live music by Lee Coulter. wildcoast.org Pickleball with a Purpose JUNE 1 | BOBBY RIGGS RACKET & PADDLE Ranch & Coast's enduring commitment to giving back to our community returns to the pickleball courts. Our second annual Pickleball with a Purpose charity event will once again benefit local nonprofit GenerateHope, which helps survivors of sex trafficking to heal and find restoration in long-term housing and trauma-informed therapy, education, and vocational support. The event at Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle in Encinitas will feature a newly added tournament, open pickleball play, an exhibition match, live music by Ryan Hiller, a raffle, and a reception complete with food and beverage partners including Lobster West, Nico's Fish Market, Snake Oil Cocktail Company, Kové, Olavida Mezcal, Local Roots Kombucha, Harland Brewing, Best Day Brewing, and Hoppy Dayz. Tournament, open play, and spectator tickets are available. Event sponsors include Littrell Flooring, Seaside Rackets, Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle, and Main Court. ranchandcoast.com/pickleball2024 PICKLEBALL WITH A PURPOSE: PHOTO BY JENNIFER NELSON BETAMAXX: PHOTO BY JOHN HANCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY Betamaxx Stefanie Bales Attend leisure Lobster West at the 2023 Pickleball with a Purpose ranchandcoast.com 32 MAY 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE