Rancho Santa Fe Review
Tennis community to rally for one of their own at benefit exhibition at RSF Tennis Club
Local tennis professional Brandon Nakashima, currently the worlds No. 38 ranked singles player, will be headlining a benefit tennis exhibition at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event is a fundraiser for nationally-recognized local tennis coach Tom Svajda who is battling Stage 4 colon cancer. In the special doubles match, []
Make-A-Wish San Diego holds record-breaking benefit gala
Make-A-Wish San Diego recently announced that its 2024 WINE WISHES Gala raised a record-breaking $1,250,000 (and counting) in a single night. The proceeds from this event will enable the organization to grant more than 125 wishes for children with critical illnesses in San Diego and Imperial Counties, according to a news release. The star-themed []
The Crosby Golf Club holds Annual Military Appreciation Day 2024 event
The Crosby Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe and its members hosted their 19th annual Military Appreciation Day on Nov. 8. Sixty active military from the greater San Diego area, and as far away as 29 Palms, partnered with Crosby members to enjoy a beautiful day of golf and mutual appreciation. The Military Appreciation Committee Chair Paul Lebidine, BG (RET) USMC, has devoted considerable time and effort into making this a very special event for the military attendees and where club members get to personally
18th Annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photography Contest launches Nov. 23
Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites amateur photographers of all ages to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve for the 18th annual amateur photography contest that will run Nov. 23, 2024 through April 27, 2025. The reserve’s 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails provide opportunities to photograph Escondido Creek; native plant communities; the Pacific Ocean; []
Voices for Children in strong need of men to become volunteer CASAs for boys in foster care
Research has proven the benefits of a positive, reliable adult male figure in children’s lives, especially boys – but only a small fraction of the boys who desperately need these role models in San Diego County have them. Voices for Children recently put out an urgent call for compassionate and empathetic men in San Diego []
All invited to local Optimist Club Zoom meeting featuring the topic ‘Miracle League of San Diego Benefits to Children and Adults’
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., Dan Engel, co-founder and treasurer of the Miracle League of San Diego, will present an overview of the league, its benefits, and activities available to children and adults with special needs. Join the event to learn more about how this local nonprofit is making a difference in the North County and greater San Diego region. The public is invited. Contact North Coast Optimist Club Secretary Jim Parrotte at jimparrotte@hotmail.com to obtain the Zoom meeting link for this
Local fundraiser to be held to support sufferers of neurodegenerative diseases
A fundraiser luncheon to assist those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases is being sponsored by the San Dieguito chapter of Brandeis National Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a local home in Carlsbad. Members and non-members alike are welcome. The cost to attend this silent auction holiday party is $25 []
International Chorus Champion Masters of Harmony and Pacific Coast Harmony Chorus to present Christmas performance
Come and enjoy an exciting and memorable Christmas performance guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit, “Harmony Under the Mistletoe,” with more than 80 singers featuring the nine-time International Chorus Champions Masters of Harmony based in Los Angeles, joined by their guest, award-winning Pacific Coast Harmony chorus of La Jolla, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff. The acoustics in the beautiful Sanctuary are extraordinary and vibrant th
Jim Coleman State Farm Insurance Agency in Del Mar is accepting donations for the “Toys for Tots” campaign
For its 25th holiday season, Jim Coleman State Farm Insurance Agency in Del Mar is an official drop-off station for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” campaign. All are encouraged to help make the holidays brighter for San Diego area families by dropping off new, unwrapped children’s toys and bikes at Colemans office []
Women’s Christmas Luncheon to be held at the Village Church
The annual Womens Christmas Luncheon at the Village Church will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Center at 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. This festive holiday event features a catered lunch, fellowship and friendship in honor of the Christmas season. Tickets are $20 with RSVPs required. Payment can []