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Attend benefits Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta AUGUST 23-24 | MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO HOTEL & MARINA AND CORONADO YACHT CLUB The annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta celebrates its 21st event this month, kicking off Friday evening with a pre-race dinner and silent auction followed by all-day festivities on Saturday, when guests will board yachts and cruise along the racecourse for a breathtaking view of the regatta and San Diego Bay. The 2024 Regatta beneficiary is Sharp HospiceCare's Homes for Hospice campaign, which raises money to build and maintain residential hospice homes in San Diego County. The homes offer a unique environment for patients with a life-limiting illness, meeting their needs in a comfortable home setting. Leading the effort as event co-chairs are Kathy Bongiovanni of Seal Electric and Sherri Summers of EC Constructors. 619.740.4316, grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2024 Dockside Night Market AUGUST 25 | TUNA HARBOR DOCKSIDE MARKET Any time of year, a variety of fresh seafood is caught and sold along the San Diego waterfront. To celebrate and support San Diego's local fisheries, Puffer Malarkey Collective and San Diego Fishermen's Working Group will host a one-night culinary event that showcases dishes prepared by San Diego's top chefs, featuring all locally caught and sourced seafood. Attendees of the Dockside Night Market, "Local Fish, Global Flavors," will indulge in a variety of dishes by the city's finest chefs, including: Tara Monsod, Aidan Owens, Brad Wise, Roberto Alcocer, Davin Waite, Shihomi Borillo, and many others. The event will also feature a cash bar and musical entertainment. One-hundred percent of ticket profits will be donated to The San Diego Fishermen's Working Group to protect the commercial fishing interests and opportunities in San Diego by providing seafood choices that affirm regional cultural traditions, support local communities, and contribute to the health and productivity of natural marine resources. Tickets may be purchased by searching "dockside" on Eventbrite.com. e Gala at MCASD SEPTEMBER 7 | MCASD LA JOLLA CAMPUS Hundreds of leaders in San Diego's philanthropic, business, and art communities will join forces in support of the arts at a celebratory benefit for The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The Gala at MCASD, renowned for its exquisite décor, upscale cuisine, and specialty libations, offers an unforgettable evening for guests. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by a specially curated al fresco dinner. The event will feature live entertainment and dancing, celebrating MCASD's unique coastal location, vibrant community, and commitment to supporting contemporary artists. Proceeds from the gala will fund exhibitions, educational initiatives, and community outreach programs that nurture and showcase the talents of contemporary artists, ensuring the museum's continued impact on the cultural landscape. Chris and Adrienne Birchby, founders of Coola, serve as co-chairs of this year's event. Proceeds will support MCASD's exhibition schedule, operations, and education programs. mcasd.org/gala Director of the Year Awards SEPTEMBER 4 | HYATT REGENCY LA JOLLA AT AVENTINE The Corporate Directors Forum will honor Maggie T. Watkins and Ron Merriman for lifetime achievement at the forum's annual Director of the Year Awards. The forum honors top directors, nominated by their peers, for "outstanding performance in the boardroom and behind the scenes" in various award categories. This year's honorees also include Athena Countouriotis, John Driver, David Brenner, Ed Magee, and Gil Cabrera in a variety of fields. directorsforum.com SHARP HOSPICECARE: PHOTO BY CYNTHIA SINCLAIR DOCKSIDE NIGHT MARKET: PHOTO BY KIMBERLY MOTOS MAGGIE T. WATKINS: PHOTO BY DAVE SICCARDI THE GALA AT MCASD: PHOTO STACY KECK FOR MCASD Maggie T. Watkins Last year's gala chairs Kimberly and Ryan Herrell with Kathryn Kanjo ranchandcoast.com 36 AUGUST 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE