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2025 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon

2025 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon

The Arc of San Diego’s Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The US Grant Hotel, San Diego
Celebrate the season in style at The Arc of San Diego’s annual Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon! This year’s theme, “Shimmer & Glimmer,” brings together fashion, philanthropy, and holiday cheer to support over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities across San Diego County.
Enjoy boutique shopping, a silent auction, a festive lunch, and a dazzling runway show hosted by style expert Leonard Simpson. Special guests include emcee Mary Murphy from So You Think You Can Dance and auctioneer Clint Bell.
Tickets:
  • VIP Couture Circle: $225
  • Gold Ticket: $155
  • Tables & Sponsorships Available
Dress in shimmering gold and silver holiday attire and join us for an unforgettable afternoon that makes a difference.
For tickets and additional information, call (619) 795-4186 or visit www.arc-sd.com/winterwonderland.
Let’s sparkle together this holiday season—because it’s always fashionable to be philanthropic!

PeaceFest

PEACEFEST is a family-friendly music, arts, and service festival hosted by Kids for Peace to unite our communities, spark joy, and infuse more positivity into the world. Highlights include musical performances by epic bands like The B-Side Players, The Agents of Apollo, We the Commas, and Lee Coulter.

The festival also features hands-on peace-themed arts and service stations, several community art projects, student showcases, and a Band Jam competition for teen and tween bands competing for a $1,000 prize. With local food, craft cocktails, fun games, hippie-themed costume contests, and more, PEACEFEST is an inspiring celebration for all ages.

Highlights:

  • Live music performances from trending bands 
  • Youth Band Jam Competition — $1,000 grand prize
  • Interactive art, crafts & wellness activities
  • Hands-on community service projects that inspire compassion

Cost: Adult is $20, youth tickets are $15, and kids 3 & under get in free — grab your tickets now at https://kidsforpeaceglobal.org/peacefest/

Farm Film and Music Series – San Diego: America’s Wildest City Screening

Join Coastal Roots Farm for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of our 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage in inspiring dialogue about regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and the future of our food systems.

This screening will feature “San Diego: America’s Wildest City.” San Diego is an oasis at the intersection of hostile worlds: the dividing line between the Mojave Desert to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West; the Sierra Mountains to the North and Mexican border to the South. Meet the diverse array of wildlife thriving incongruously in a transformed landscape of manmade wilderness. From the dramatic rituals of grebes and the playful antics of ground squirrels to the thrilling hunts of orcas and the moonlit spawning of grunion, witness nature’s resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl. 

Spirit of the Barrio

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Erica Alfaro –– award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker.

From the fields of adversity to global recognition, Erica’s story of resilience, hope and triumph will leave you uplifted and remind you of the strength within our communities. Be there to hear her story live!

Harvesting Dreams: Defying the Odds to Achieve the American Dream

Erica Alfaro is an award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker. In 2019, her graduation photo –– taken in a strawberry field with her farmworker parents –– went viral and made headlines around the world.

Her story has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, the Huffington Post and Yahoo News. She has received certificates of recognition from the U.S. Assembly and Senate, as well as a letter of recognition from former Vice President Kamala Harris. She has received multiple Latina and business leadership awards, including Constituent of the Month by the House of Representatives and 40 under 40 by Business Street.

Her story was portrayed in the docuseries Cronicas de Univision, and her book, “Harvesting Dreams,” received the International Latino Book Award and the 7th Latino “Book into Movies” award.

In 2023, the County of San Diego proclaimed October 5 as “Erica Alfaro’s Day” and a public mural of her was painted in National City to honor her as a community leader.

Erica’s graduation picture and story are now permanently featured in San Francisco’s Angel Island Immigration Museum.

Adjoin Fundraising Mixer: Toasting to Technology!

Support veterans and people with disabilities through food, drinks, and fun!

Accessibility is overlooked when building our physical spaces, Adjoin is dedicated to developing digital spaces with inclusion in mind through innovative programming! Come join us for an evening of fun, food, and drinks while you learn about the people we serve, the challenges they face, and what Adjoin does to help! We are celebrating technology and the good it can do for veterans experiencing homelessness and individuals with disabilities!

Adjoin Fundraising Mixer: Toasting to Technology!

Support veterans and people with disabilities through food, drinks, and fun!

Accessibility is overlooked when building our physical spaces, Adjoin is dedicated to developing digital spaces with inclusion in mind through innovative programming! Come join us for an evening of fun, food, and drinks while you learn about the people we serve, the challenges they face, and what Adjoin does to help! We are celebrating technology and the good it can do for veterans experiencing homelessness and individuals with disabilities!

Boys and Girls Club of Vista 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

SAVE THE DATE: The Boys & Girls Club of Vista 2025 Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 12th, 2025, with a shotgun start time of 8:30am at The Links at Lakehouse (formerly known as Saint Marks):

1750 San Pablo Dr. San Marcos, CA 92078

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, ticket purchase, and donations please contact Gladys Talavera, Development Coordinator at Gladys@bgcvista.com

What the Constitution Means to Me EXTENSION at North Coast Repertory Theatre

North Coast Repertory Theatre proudly presents WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, a transformative theatrical experience that has captivated audiences nationwide. San Diego favorite Jacque Wilke* brings playwright Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist to vibrant life, weaving personal narrative with constitutional history in this critically acclaimed production. Through masterful storytelling and unexpected humor, the play invites audiences to examine America’s founding document through a contemporary lens, creating an unforgettable evening of theater that resonates long after the final bow. This play has been produced all over the country and makes its San Diego premiere at North Coast Rep.

 

Under the astute direction of Shana Wride, the exceptional cast features Jacque Wilke*, Andrew Oswald*, Genevieve Tai, and Em Danque. The production showcases the artistry of an accomplished design team: Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting Design), Elisa Benzoni (Costume Design), Evan Eason (Sound Design), Audrey Casteris (Props Design), and Evelyn G. Myers* serves as Production Manager, with Ali Flores as Production Assistant and Ashton Botts as Dramaturg.

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity

Association.

 

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME previews begin on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Opening Night is set for Saturday, March 1, at 8 pm. The play runs Wednesday, Feb. 26, NOW EXTENDED to Sunday, March 30, with performances on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 pm and Sundays at 7 pm. Added matinee performances at 2pm on Friday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 19. A talkback session with the director and cast is scheduled for March 7.

 

North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

Tickets: Previews – $52 (including Friday preview at 2pm), Weeknights – $62, Wed. & Sat. Matinees/Sat. Eve. – $74; Sun. Night – $60. For ticket information and to secure

your seats for WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, call 858-481-1055, or visit ww.northcoastrep.org.

 

Join us for this groundbreaking production that masterfully blends humor, heart, and history into an evening of theatre that will spark conversation and reflection.

Summer Camp

Do you have a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the summer exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education staff, and an opportunity to make new friends.

Explore engineering, practice your paleontology skills, and blast off into outer space with endless opportunities to explore, imagine, and experiment. Register now to join us for a summer of FUN!

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Little Explorers Summer Camp

June 16 – August 15

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages: 4 – 5

 

Big Explorers Summer Camp

June 16 – August 15

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ages: 6 – 8

 

Register: https://sdcdm.org/summercamp/