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OMA ILLUMINATE GALA: PHOTO COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART CUREBOUND: PHOTO COURTESY OF ASILOMAR PHOTOGRAPHY Attend benefits Illuminate Gala JULY 18 | OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART & OCEANSIDE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA Oceanside Museum of Art presents Illuminate, its annual summer gala celebrating the institution's growing impact and bold vision for the future. Held in the heart of Oceanside's Cultural District, the evening begins with a sunset cocktail reception at OMA from 5:30 to 7pm, followed by an open-air dinner, dancing, immersive art experiences, and live and silent auctions at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza. The fundraiser arrives at a pivotal moment for the museum following the announcement of OMA's major campus expansion, which will transform the institution into a full city block cultural destination with new galleries, a sculpture garden, and expanded community spaces. Proceeds also support exhibitions, arts education, and community programming. oma-online.org/gala A Caribbean Garden Soiree JULY 19 | PRIVATE ENCINITAS RESIDENCE SNAP (Spay-Neuter Action Project) invites guests to escape to a tropical garden paradise for its Caribbean Garden Soiree, taking place from 1 to 5pm at a private Encinitas residence. The festive afternoon will feature an island-themed buffet, tropical cocktails, island music, and even a limbo contest, all in support of SNAP's mission to reduce pet overpopulation and save animal lives through accessible spay and neuter services. Tickets are $60. snap-sandiego.org Curebound Cancer Challenge AUGUST 1 | UC SAN DIEGO Curebound's annual Cancer Challenge brings together thousands of participants for a day of movement, community, and philanthropy in support of groundbreaking cancer research. Held at UC San Diego, the event features multiple cycling routes, a 5K and 10K run/walk, group fitness classes, and family-friendly activities designed to unite survivors, supporters, and advocates around a shared mission to accelerate cures for cancer. Since its inception, the Challenge has become one of San Diego's signature fitness fundraisers, helping Curebound invest millions into collaborative cancer research initiatives across Southern California. The inspiring day concludes with a celebratory festival atmosphere honoring the power of community in advancing lifesaving discoveries. curebound.org/curebound-cancer-challenge ranchandcoast.com 44 JUNE 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE