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Curebound Cancer Challenge AUGUST 2 | UC SAN DIEGO An evolution of Curebound's renowned Padres Pedal the Cause event, Curebound Cancer Challenge represents a new and elevated fundraising challenge experience, aiming to increase community participation and accelerate Curebound toward its goal of investing $100 million in cancer research. Situated in La Jolla among world-renowned research organizations and Curebound research partner institutions — Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, Salk Institute, Sanford Burnham Prebys, Rady Children's Hospital, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and Scripps Research — the UC San Diego site for Curebound Cancer Challenge will put a spotlight on the San Diego scientific community that has made tremendous strides in the race to find cures for cancer. Curebound Cancer Challenge will feature three world-class rides along San Diego's Torrey Pines coastline, a family friendly 5K, a new 10K run, 50-minute spin classes, entertainment, family activities, and a team village where participants can gather, honor loved ones battling cancer, and celebrate their fundraising to put an end to cancer. curebound.org Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival JUNE 22 | 30TH STREET & NORTH PARK WAY IN NORTH PARK The 7th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival brings together San Diego's top ice cream, gelato, and paleta makers for a day of sampling, entertainment, and community fun — with a renewed focus on sustainability. This year's festival will feature exclusive flavors created using recovered produce from local nonprofit ProduceGood, highlighting a community-driven commitment to reducing food waste and supporting those in need. New this year: a live Best Ice Cream Flavor of the Year competition judged by celebrity chefs Claudia Sandoval, Zuliya Khawaja, and Sam The Cooking Guy, as well as bites from Michelin-starred chef Drew Deckman, fresh-churned ice cream by Pastry Chef Letha Marie Gimble, pizza from Sisters Pizza, and more. scoopsandiego.org "Be the Light" Gala AUGUST 24 | L'AUBERGE DEL MAR Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from invisible wounds, will host their 13th Annual "Be the Light" Gala, presented by SDBotox. The event will raise critical funds for Shelter to Soldier's programs serving our nation's brave veterans and homeless dogs in need of a forever home and life of purpose. Guests will enjoy an evening of musical entertainment, libations and small bites, followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and inspiring testimonials from veteran recipients. The celebration will include swag bags, memorable moments with Shelter to Soldier trainees, graduates, and team members, and a lively silent and live auction, emceed by Clint Bell. sheltertosoldier.org San Diego Children's Discovery Museum 25th Birthday Party JUNE 21 | SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM For 25 years, San Diego Children's Discovery Museum has sparked a love of learning. What began as a traveling kite-making program in 2000 has grown into a vibrant, 13,500-square-foot space that has welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors and offers expanded programs, including a Mobile Children's Museum that brings hands-on education to under-resourced communities across the county. SDCDM is celebrating its milestone 25th birthday with a special party, rolling back admission to just $4 per person, the same price as when it first opened. Guests can enjoy birthday cake, shaved ice, all- day festivities, and hands-on activities that celebrate the power of play and imagination. The museum is also launching a fundraising campaign to support its mission of accessibility and innovation, laying the foundation for future generations to "Dream Big and Play On." sdcdm.org/25years CUREBOUND: PHOTO BY CATHERINE HATFIELD Attend benefits ranchandcoast.com 38 JUNE 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE