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CRC: PHOTO BY MICAELA MALMI PHOTOGRAPHY POINSETTIA BALL: PHOTO BY JENNIFER NELSON 10th Annual Jingle & Mingle DECEMBER 3 | LOMAS SANTA FE COUNTRY CLUB Community Resource Center celebrates a decade of its signature holiday fundraiser, Jingle & Mingle, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Guests will enjoy a festive evening of connection and giving, featuring live and silent auctions, engaging activities, and inspiring stories from a CRC client and volunteer, along with remarks from CEO John Van Cleef. Rooted in CRC's longstanding Holiday Baskets tradition, the event benefits year-round programs providing food assistance, housing support, domestic violence services, and other vital resources to local individuals and families. Individual tickets and VIP tables of ten are available through November 17. crcncc.org/jingle Del Mar Village Winter Taste & Sip DECEMBER 6 | DEL MAR VILLAGE Celebrate the season by the sea as Del Mar Village Winter Taste & Sip returns from 1 to 4pm. Stroll through festively decorated streets while sampling culinary creations from local restaurants and seasonal pours at Sip Stops inside downtown businesses. Ticket holders will enjoy live music throughout the village and receive a commemorative GoVino tasting glass. The holiday festivities extend beyond the tasting experience with complimentary family-friendly activities, including holiday music, boutique shopping specials, visits from holiday characters and carolers, and hot cocoa stations. The celebration culminates with a holiday tree lighting at 5pm in the Jim Watkins Amphitheater. Hosted by the Del Mar Village Association, the event offers a festive way to savor the season while supporting local businesses. visitdelmarvillage.com/holidays 35th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball DECEMBER 12 | MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA presents its 35th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball, a cherished holiday tradition benefiting local youth and families. Beginning at 6pm, the festive evening transforms the YMCA's Gary E. Biszantz Gymnasium into a dazzling winter wonderland, bringing community members together for a celebration of generosity and holiday cheer. Proceeds support the YMCA's programs and services, helping expand access to health, wellness, and enrichment opportunities for individuals and families throughout the community. Guests are invited to embrace the spirit of the season while making a meaningful difference in the lives of their neighbors. ymcasd.org 42nd Annual Silver Tea DECEMBER 8 | PRIVATE LA JOLLA ESTATE St. Germaine Children's Charity marks 42 years of giving with its beloved Silver Tea, held from 1 to 4pm at a stunning modern coastal estate in La Jolla. Co-chaired by Ashleigh Dodero and Masha Itkin, the festive afternoon will feature tea, wine, a specialty cocktail, homemade treats, a silent auction, and the popular wine pull. Guests can also contribute to the iconic Silver Bowl, a cherished tradition supporting the organization's mission. Under the leadership of Board President Sherry Savage, the charity continues its legacy of supporting San Diego agencies serving children and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Tickets are $150 for members and $175 for guests. stgermainechildrenscharity.org John Van Cleef, Pat Moore, and Helmut Kiffmann Todd and Denise Tibbits, Jimena Bello, and Oscar Velasco Attend benefits ranchandcoast.com 38 NOVEMBER 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE