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BARNES PICKLEBALL OPEN: PHOTO BY ANGELA GARZON, CREATE WITH GUSTO SHELTER TO SOLDIER: PHOTO COURTESY OF MONICA HOOVER PHOTOGRAPHY LJCDE: PHOTO COURTESY OF LA JOLLA CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Attend leisure 20th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival MARCH 13-16 | JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN With cherry blossoms in peak bloom, the Japanese Friendship Garden presents an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 15 and 16. The community is invited to see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art, and sample a variety of cultural food and delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. niwa.org/cbftickets e Barnes Pickleball Open MARCH 13-16 | BARNES TENNIS CENTER The inaugural Barnes Pickleball Open aims to host 1,500 players of all skill levels over the course of four days. The event, powered by the Main Court pickleball app, is set to be the largest pickleball tournament in San Diego, and will combine competitive play, live entertainment, and community spirit. The event will also feature a padel exhibition as well as a vibrant vendor village, giving attendees the chance to discover top brands in pickleball, wellness, and lifestyle. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the nonprofit Youth Tennis San Diego, which provides educational and recreational resources to under-resourced youth in San Diego. maincourt.com La Jolla Concours d'Elegance APRIL 25-27 | LA JOLLA The 19th Annual La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, presented by LPL Financial, returns with a stunning celebration of automotive history and artistry. This year's theme, "Mascots in Motion," pays tribute to the exquisite hood ornaments that have symbolized luxury, innovation, and elegance for over a century. Adding to the excitement, the 2025 event will honor Lincoln Motor Company's centennial and showcase a special class dedicated to the iconic Hot Rod era. Car enthusiasts and art lovers alike can look forward to a weekend filled with remarkable vehicles, rich history, and unforgettable stories that highlight the creativity and legacy of automotive culture. lajollaconcours.com 6th Annual "Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time" Golf Tournament APRIL 25 | SINGING HILLS GOLF RESORT AT SYCUAN Shelter to Soldier's annual event, sponsored in part by Sycuan Casino Resort, supports the nonprofit's mission of adopting dogs from local shelters and training them as service dogs for post-9/11 veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, or other injuries related to their service. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of golf on the beautiful Willow Glen Golf Course, complete with games, competitions, and prizes for all skill levels. Proceeds directly support the shelter dogs and veterans served by the Shelter to Soldier programs. On average, 17 U.S. veterans and one active-duty service member are lost to suicide every day and 1,800 dogs a day are lost to euthanasia. Shelter to Soldier, whose tagline is "Saving Lives, Two at a Time," is dedicated to reducing these statistics in every way they can by bringing trained rescue dogs together with wounded veterans to help both recover and move forward through their psychiatric service dog training program. sheltertosoldier.org ranchandcoast.com 28 MARCH 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE