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VINCE BARTOLOTTA: PHOTO COURTESY OF THORSNES BARTOLOTTA MCGUIRE CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION: PHOTO BY DAN BUCKO BERRY GOOD FOOD: PHOTO BY JENNIFER DERY Attend benefits Berry Good Food 10th Anniversary Event OCTOBER 26 | HERB & WOOD Berry Good Food celebrates ten years of advancing a healthy, accessible, and sustainable food system across San Diego and Baja California with a special family- friendly event at Herb & Wood. Guests will enjoy cuisine by a curated lineup of top local chefs and restaurants, including Aidan Owens (Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea), Tara Monsod (Animae), Davin Waite (Wrench & Rodent), William Eick (Matsu), Karen Krasne (Extraordinary Desserts), and many more. The afternoon features chef tastings, a live DJ, kids' activities, a silent auction, and surprises in support of Berry Good Food's community programs.berrygoodfood.org Unravel e Night: "Spooky Soiree" OCTOBER 25 | THE ABBEY Unravel The Night presents its "Spooky Soiree," a charity event supporting pediatric cancer research, at The Abbey on Fifth Avenue, a beautifully restored Classic Revival-style church. Guests will enjoy a vintage haunted mansion experience with delicious food, desserts from local restaurants, wine, beer, signature cocktails, a photo booth, DJ entertainment, and a raffle and auction featuring sought-after prizes. Hosted for approximately 200 attendees, the event raises awareness about the urgent need for innovative pediatric cancer treatments. Since its founding in 2014, Unravel has raised over $10 million to help children with cancer survive and thrive. All proceeds directly support research and programs. unravelpediatriccancer.org 45th Annual Nice Guy of the Year Gala OCTOBER 18 | MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA The Nice Guys of San Diego will honor Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr., Esq., Founding Partner of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire, as the 2025 Nice Guy of the Year at their 45th annual gala. The event celebrates local leaders who give their time, money, and support to help San Diegans in need. Proceeds benefit charities selected by the honoree and individuals needing a one-time helping hand. Bartolotta, a decorated Marine veteran and renowned trial attorney, has contributed decades of service to the community, including leadership roles with St. Vincent de Paul Village and within the youth sports programs in Rancho Santa Fe. sdniceguys.com 11th Annual Champions of Hope Gala OCTOBER 18 | ALILA MAREA BEACH RESORT ENCINITAS The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation invites supporters to its 11th Annual Champions of Hope Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing research, education, and patient support for those living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Attendees, including community leaders, physicians, patients, and advocates, will gather for a night of connection, celebration, and impact. Proceeds support the foundation's mission to improve quality of life and drive scientific breakthroughs toward cures. onecau.se/championsofhope25 Vince Bartolotta BGF board members Meredith Cochran, Christina Ng, Eileen Gregory, Eden Hughes, Jessica Waite, Mannah Gbeh, Jane Bills, Michelle Lerach, Shawn Lurie ranchandcoast.com 44 OCTOBER 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE Jennifer Lynn Kranz