For Their Benefit is a weekly listing of activities sponsored by nonprofit organizations to raise funds for programs that serve San Diegans.
“The Calm in the Middle of the Storm,” a five-day fundraising cruise to benefit The Healing Exchange Braintrust. Cruise begins Oct. 16 and goes from San Diego to Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas onboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas. $565-$740. Must R.S.V.P. by June 10. E-mail mgerrity@usa.com, call (760) 271-8478 or (888) 79 WORLD, or visit www.braintrust.org.
“Hats Off to San Diego,” hosted by the Gold Diggers and benefiting the San Diego Center for the Blind and the Family Literacy Foundation. Silent auction and champagne reception, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, noon; and Parade of Hats, 12:15 p.m., June 1, The Prado, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park. $60. (760) 942-1900 or (619) 265-8020.
“Gerry Wilson Golf Classic,” a golf tournament and “wacky slacks” contest benefiting the free services provided by the San Diego Better Business Bureau, 1 p.m. June 2, Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road, Poway. $325. (858) 637-6199.
“Denim et Diamants,” benefiting the San Diego French-American School. Patrons will wear sparkling blue jeans and diamond jewelry during this dinner, dance and auction, 6:30 p.m. June 2, All Hallows, 6602 La Jolla Scenic Drive, La Jolla. $60. www.sdfrenchschool.com or (858) 273-3940.
“Battle of the Badges,” a 12-bout boxing event benefiting the Community Youth Athletic Center, 4 p.m. June 3, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino, 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside. $15. (619) 474-2922.
“A Night of Magic,” a gala auction and dinner benefiting Bear Valley Middle School, 5 p.m. June 3, The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Club, 925 San Pasqual Road, Escondido. $45. (760) 432-4060.
“Pace Setter Awards Ceremony,” a dinner and auction benefiting Neighborhood Healthcare, 5:30 p.m. June 3, Orfila Winery, 13455 San Pasqual Road, Escondido. $125. www.nhcare.org or (760) 533-7379.
“Cheers for Charity,” a wine and beer tasting and auction benefiting local and international Rotary service projects, 7 p.m. June 3, La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. $60. (858) 454-4480.
For Their Benefit is compiled by Brittany Inman. Items should be submitted at least three weeks in advance and may be sent by e-mail: brittany.inman@uniontrib.com or fax to (619) 293-2148.
