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ArtReach Student Showcase and Fundraiser May 4-8 | ArtReach ArtReach is hosting a weeklong student art showcase, inviting the community to explore and connect with the creative voices of young artists across San Diego. The celebration culminates in a special fundraiser event on May 7, featuring an evening of art, installations, food, and connection. artreachsandiego.org Tea3 Foundation Spring Fundraiser May 6 | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club The Tea3 Foundation presents an evening with The Killer Dueling Pianos to benefit the FACE Foundation. tea3foundation.org Spring Cocktails and Conversation with Rady Children's Hospital May 7 | Private La Jolla Home St. Germaine Children's Charity hosts an intimate evening of cocktails and conversation featuring guest speaker Golby Rahimi Saylor, Executive Director of the Chadwick Center at Rady Children's Hospital. The gathering supports the organization's mission to serve vulnerable children in the community. stgermainechildrenscharity.org The Talk of the Town: Diamonds, Jazz and Dreams May 9 | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library The Athenaeum's signature annual benefit returns with a glamorous evening of big band and jazz, dancing, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a buffet dinner set among its historic art-filled spaces. Highlights include a silent auction and a VIP Hour with champagne, caviar, live music, and early auction access. ljathenaeum.org/tott Evening on the Bay: An ECS Fundraising Reception May 13 | Eve Episcopal Community Services hosts a high-impact networking reception bringing together business, community, and parish leaders. This reimagined event focuses on meaningful connection while supporting programs that serve more than 10,500 San Diegans annually. ecscalifornia.org/evening-on-the-bay The Avant Garde Ball May 2 | The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Chaired by MCASD Trustee Lorenza Fabre Vega and Bruno Meli, The Avant Garde Ball is for the next generation, those who give new meaning to contemporary art, music, and fashion. The theme, "Larger Than Life," means bigger, bolder, and boundary-breaking. mcasd.org/events/ larger-than-life Opera Ball for All: Noche Sevillana, ¡Olé! May 2 | Estancia La Jolla San Diego Opera presents a Spanish- inspired evening celebrating the company's 61st season. The gala benefits San Diego Opera's Learning and Engagement program. sdopera.org Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge May 2 | California Watersports Join Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation to remove trash and weeds from land or water (kayaks and paddle boards included), then enjoy team- building games and a well-earned, delicious breakfast. aguahedionda.org Live Heavy Weekend: 10th Anniversary of C4's Sacrifice May 2-3 | Glorietta Bay Park & Coronado Dog Beach The C4 Foundation hosts its annual Live Heavy Weekend, marking ten years since the sacrifice of Charles H. Keating IV. The weekend includes a paddle out, afterparty at McP's Irish Pub with a silent auction, the URT Dig, and new experiences honoring C4's extraordinary legacy of service, courage, and brotherhood. c4foundation.org Miracle Babies Superhero 5k May 3 | NTC Park Liberty Station Miracle Babies supports perinatal mothers and their families by providing transportation, mental health assistance, and essential resources during their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit journey. miraclebabies.org Spring Swing May 4 | La Jolla Country Club The Lucky Duck Foundation's Spring Swing annual golf tournament brings community and supporters together for a day on the links to raise funds addressing homelessness in San Diego County. luckyduckfoundation.org Vista Hill SAYS! Game Show April 30 | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Vista Hill Foundation will host an interactive evening of fun and philanthropy supporting individuals and families facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proceeds benefit Vista Hill's vital programs serving people of all ages throughout San Diego and beyond. vistahill.org Foodies 4 Foster Kids May 1-31 | Countywide Promises2Kids is once again teaming up with local restaurants during National Foster Care Month to raise awareness and funds to meet the needs of local foster children while simultaneously supporting the San Diego dining industry. promises2kids.org Children's Charity Gala May 2 | The US Grant Father Joe's Villages presents its annual Children's Charity Gala, a signature evening of food, entertainment, and philanthropy benefiting children and families experiencing homelessness. Enjoy a memorable night honoring community support and raising funds to uplift neighbors in need across San Diego County. my.neighbor.org 38th Annual Peacemaker Awards May 2 | Hilton Bayfront The National Conflict Resolution Center honors local and national leaders who recognize the need for positive change and craft solutions that strengthen neighborhoods through collaboration, conflict resolution, and service. ncrconline.com San Diego Food Bank's 14th Annual Gala May 2 | San Diego Food Bank, Miramar Warehouse Proceeds support vital hunger- relief programs for children, families, military personnel, and seniors in our community. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, entertainment, auctions, and meaningful impact. sandiegofoodbank.org/gala May ranchandcoast.com 50 MARCH 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE