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LIVES TRANSFORMED: PHOTO BY JACK DALTON WINE & WISHES: PHOTO BY SOPHIE BITTER Attend benefits Lives Transformed Gala OCTOBER 9 | LA JOLLA COUNTRY CLUB Lives Transformed hosts an inspiring evening dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for vulnerable individuals and families in Nigeria. Guests will gather at La Jolla Country Club for an elegant evening of dining, philanthropy, and powerful stories highlighting the nonprofit's impact through vocational training for girls who have escaped sex trafficking, medical outreach programs, and initiatives supporting widows and underserved communities. Proceeds will advance Lives Transformed's mission of empowering individuals to build sustainable futures while strengthening communities through education, healthcare, and essential resources. livestransformed.org River Valley Fest OCTOBER 11 | LA VALLE COASTAL CLUB San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy celebrates its 40th anniversary at River Valley Fest, an evening dedicated to protecting, restoring, and celebrating one of San Diego County's treasured natural resources. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, inspiring stories, and silent and live auctions while raising critical funds to support the Conservancy's ongoing work throughout the San Dieguito River Valley. sdrvc.org/river-valley-fest-2026 Wine & Wishes "Magic" Gala OCTOBER 17 | PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT Make-A-Wish San Diego welcomes more than 400 supporters to its Wine & Wishes Gala, a magic-themed evening celebrating the transformative power of wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of fine wines, an exciting live auction featuring exclusive experiences, and an uplifting program highlighting the hope, joy, and possibility a wish can bring to children and their families. Proceeds support Make-A-Wish San Diego's mission to ensure every eligible child receives a life- changing wish without delay. This year's gala is sold out; wait list inquiries and underwriting opportunities are available. sandiego.wish.org/wine Alexandra Hallman, Brenda Barton, and Noelle Hallman ranchandcoast.com 56 SEPTEMBER 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE