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Fore Kids Golf Tournament & Spa Event

Fore Kids Golf Tournament & Spa Event

Gather your favorite foursome and come out for a fabulous day of golf or a rejuvenating day at the spa – all for a great cause! The FORE KIDS Golf Tournament and Spa Event, presented by Jeannie and Arthur Rivkin, will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar (5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., San Diego, CA 92130). 

Can’t make it to the tournament? Support foster youth by participating in the Brighter Futures Ball Drop. Buy golf balls for your chance to win $5,000 CASH! Numbered balls will be assigned and dropped from a helicopter onto the golf course on the day of the tournament. The ball closest to the pin wins! You do not need to be present to win.

This exclusive event benefits Promises2Kids’ programs that support over 3,000 foster children across San Diego County. These programs provide current and former foster youth with the tools, opportunities, and guidance they need to address the circumstances that brought them into foster care, overcome the difficulties of their past, and grow into healthy, happy and successful adults. 

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available. For more information about the event and to purchase golf balls, please visit https://promises2kids.org/2019-golf-spa-event/.

Golfers and Non-Golfers Help Ensure that Community’s Grieving Children Receive Critically Needed Services

Golfers and non-golfers are invited to attend Swing Fore Hope Golf Classic on Friday, September 13 at Twin Oaks Golf Course This tournament, auction and dinner is hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, a nonprofit healthcare leader that provides comfort and counsel to children and adults facing the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness, and restores hope to grieving children and adults who are feeling lost and alone. Funds raised at this special event benefit the organization’s comprehensive Children’s Bereavement Program, the only one of its kind in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County.

The Swing for Hope Golf Classic, with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) as Premier Sponsor and Marsh & McLennan as Platinum Sponsor, has a Shotgun Start at 1 pm. In addition to 18 holes on a championship golf course, tournament participants will enjoy a delicious lunch hosted by Harrah’s Resort Southern California and an on-course game competition.

The cocktail reception begins at 6 pm, followed by a delicious dinner, live auction and awards. Non-golfers are encouraged to join the fun. During the live auction, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on must-have items including luxury vacation packages. Even non-attendees can try their luck at winning two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines by purchasing raffle tickets.

“Children’s bereavement is more prevalent than many people realize, with one in five children experiencing the death of someone close to them by the age of 18,” said Jan Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Elizabeth Hospice. “Grieving children are at risk of depression, anxiety and isolation which often leads to poor school attendance, lowered academic achievement, behavioral problems and substance abuse. But if their grief is addressed early, the risk of engagement in maladaptive lifestyle choices can be decreased. That’s why we offer a wide range of services to our community’s grieving children.”

Proceeds from Swing Fore Hope Golf Classic make it possible for The Elizabeth Hospice to offer children’s bereavement services free-of-charge to everyone, including families who do not have an affiliation with The Elizabeth Hospice. These services include: in-school grief support groups in 20 school districts, peer support groups in our Children’s Bereavement Centers in Escondido and Mission Valley, Camp Spero, a summer bereavement camp, and grief education and support for school professionals

Registration for Swing Fore Hope Golf Classic (tournament and/or dinner) is now open at www.elizabethhospice.org/golf.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, email golf@ehospice.org or call Tylie Daniels at 760-796-3708.

VCC 5K Fun Run and Walk

Join Vista Community Clinic (VCC) for our 2nd annual 5K Fun Run and Walk event! Just like the name suggests, this is a fun non-competitive run, and open to the public. All ages are welcome to run, walk, scoot, skate or skip on the scenic course along the coast. Breakfast is served immediately following the race, and everyone receives a t-shirt and gift bag. The best part is that 100% of the registration fees go back directly to VCC, helping to give patients the best care possible.

Making Miracles – Celebrating and Serving San Diego

Join Episcopal Community Services for an evening of Celebrating and Serving San Diego at the annual Making Miracles Gala hosted at Coasterra on Harbor Island. In addition to stunning panoramic views of San Diego, the evening will feature a locally-inspired menu, music and dancing, as well as wonderful silent and live auction items—all benefitting our programs that focus on early childhood development, substance use disorder treatment, homelessness and mental health issues in San Diego.

And new this year: in partnership with young professional groups across the Diocese of San Diego, ECS is proud to introduce the first-ever Making Miracles Gala after-party. The event will feature music, dancing, hosted beer and wine, light bites and more all on Coasterra’s harbor float. This event is open to anyone 21 and older and is included with any gala ticket purchase. Tickets can be purchased separately for $50.

ElderHelp’s Essence of Life Awards and Charity Auction

Essence of Life 2019 honors ElderHelp clients, volunteers and community partners who support our mission and demonstrate their commitment to this special population—reaching over 6,500 just last year. Join us for this heartwarming afternoon as we come together to improve the lives of San Diego seniors and their families.  Your support helps seniors live healthier and more independent lives–aging with dignity in their own homes.

28th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball

The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball Volunteer Committee will proudly host the 28th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Gary E. Biszantz Family Gymnasium of the YMCA. Guests will ring in the holiday season with a formal evening of live entertainment, dancing and gourmet dining while surrounded by an abundance of beautifully festive poinsettias. The evening will include enthusiastic bidding on silent auction items including vacation packages, holiday gifts and once in a lifetime experiences. All proceeds of the event benefit the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA’s Scholarship Program and community partnerships.

VCC Health and Hope for our Youth Gala

This year, VCC’s Health and Hope for Our Youth Gala will be held Oct. 6, 2018 at the beautiful Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. Join the health care organization, along with other community members and sponsors, for an elegant evening with dinner, dancing and entertainment. Proceeds benefit our exceptional pediatric care for children of all ages, and Project REACH, our innovative youth development program for middle and high school students.

To honor the success of the hard working youth in VCC’s development programs, this year’s gala is appropriately named, “shooting for the stars.” The youth VCC work with are often coming from underprivileged backgrounds and find themselves in a constant struggle to find success. This is why VCC works tirelessly to offer programs and services that can truly help them shoot for the stars, and reach their goals for success.

The evening’s festivities will include wine and beer tasting from some of our local breweries, casino entertainment and an auction, the chance to meet and speak with the famous chefs of the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, and the opportunity to shoot for the stars yourself with some help from local astronomy experts from Oceanside Photo and Telescope. You won’t want to miss this memorable night, or the chance to take to stop and gaze at the stars.

For more information on sponsorships, please contact Betsy Heightman, Chief Development Officer at (760) 631-5000 x1139 or email Betsy@vcc.clinic.

WRC Magical Evening Gala To Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence

The annual WRC “Magical Evening” fundraiser will be held Friday, September 14 from 6pm – 9pm, at the beautiful Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad. For over 30 years, Magical Evening has been the highlight of fundraising for WRC. Each September around 150 guests from all over Southern California gather for an enchanted evening where spirits abound. As in, local beer, wine, and spirits which are paired nicely with small tastings providing by local restaurants and caterers.

EVENT DETAILS

Wine, Food, Micro-Brews, Live Silent and Paddle Auctions, Photo Booth, Live Music

Attire: Casual Cocktail Attire (please plan for natural terrain)

Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking

Donation: $125.00 Advance/ $150.00 Door

Date & Time

September 14, 2018

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Venue:   Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center

Address: 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, California, 92008, United States

ABOUT WRC

WRC is dedicated to providing the highest quality supportive services, counseling, shelter and education to North San Diego County women, children and men involved in or threatened by domestic violence or sexual assault.

WRC is the recognized leader in providing quality, compassionate, innovate services to families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Through WRC education of future generations, victim empowerment and community awareness, we will create an environment where domestic violence and sexual assault are neither tolerated nor accepted.