From elegant galas to walks with purpose, these are the charitable events to know in San Diego this November.
Tommy Cleaver and Angela Aguilar attended last year’s Noche de Gala. PHOTO BY ADRIAN RUIZ
11/2
38th Annual Grossmont Hospital Foundation Gala
Pull out your cowboy boots, and get ready to dance the night away! Themed Boots and Bling, this annual gala will celebrate the East County not-for-profit hospital with nearly 600 community members. 5:30 p.m., Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, Harbor Island, sharp.com/give/grossmont-foundation
11/2
Forever Young Black and Gold Gala 2024
Support intergenerational literacy programming during San Diego Oasis’ inaugural gala, where guests will enjoy lively auctions, elegant cuisine and more. 5 p.m., San Diego Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, san-diego.oasisnet.org
Join San Diego Oasis board members Mark Allan and Maria Allan at the inaugural Forever Young Black and Gold Gala on Nov. 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO OASIS
11/2
30th Anniversary Noche de Gala
Join Corazon de Vida in supporting Baja’s orphaned and abandoned children during an action-packed evening filled with wine, mezcal and a bit of bubbly. Cheers! 5 p.m., Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa, corazondevida.org
11/2
2024 San Diego Walk with Us to Cure Lupus
Lace up your sneakers for a walk that stretches the bounds of hope for lupus research, where each team helps take a stride toward a cure. 9 a.m., Lake Murray Rest Area, La Mesa, lupusresearch.org
11/2
Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon and 5K
Fitness meets philanthropy during this annual event benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego. Competitors can choose from a 13.1-mile loop course, a relay around Mission Bay or a 5K walk/run around Crown Point. 7:15 a.m., Vacation Isle, Mission Bay, thrivehalfmarathon.com
11/2
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night
Participants will release lanterns for hope and healing during this community-driven ceremony benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 5 p.m., Waterfront Park, Downtown San Diego, lightthenight.org
11/3
Susan G. Komen San Diego More Than Pink Walk
Unite in a collective stride toward making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Afterward, stay for festivities, including a San Diego mascot dance-off. 7:30 a.m., Corner of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street, Balboa Park, komensandiego.org
11/7
C4 Foundation San Diego Fundraiser
This prestigious gathering will honor our country’s Navy SEALs and feature a keynote speech by Medal of Honor recipient Edward C. Byers Jr. 6 p.m., San Diego Air and Space Museum, Balboa Park, c4foundation.org
11/9
Crystal Ball Gala
As a force for child abuse prevention, Casa de Amparo will host a charitable night of fine dining and live entertainment to support its life-changing cause. 5:30 p.m., Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, Rancho Santa Fe, casadeamparo.org
11/10
6th Annual Walk to End Homelessness
Gather your friends, kids, employees and even your dogs for this powerful community movement, bringing us closer to a future where everyone has a place to call home. 8 a.m., De Anza Cove, Mission Bay, homeaidsd.org
11/11
2nd Annual Golf With a Purpose
This shotgun tournament benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse invites players to hit the links for a mission beyond the green. Be sure to stick around for post-play drinks! 7:30 a.m., The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, gigisplayhouse.org
11/15
National Philanthropy Day
Help spotlight the individuals and organizations whose unwavering dedication transforms our community during this incredible day of giving back. 11 a.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Marina District, community.afpnet.org
11/16
Shine Bright on the Diamond: 75th Anniversary Founders Gala
Step up to the plate at this much-anticipated event, featuring auctions, a cocktail reception and live entertainment to support the University of San Diego’s mission to empower future leaders. 6 p.m., Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, usdgala.com
11/16
2024 Dinner of Champions
At this black tie-optional gala, the National MS Society offers a chance to celebrate progress and join forces in the quest for a world free of multiple sclerosis. 5 p.m., San Diego Mission Bay Resort, nationalmssociety.org
11/17
StandWithUs San Diego Gala 2024
Experience an unforgettable night of unity as community leaders gather in honor of Israel, where you’ll hear the inspiring words of keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author Noa Tishby. 5:30 p.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Marina District, standwithus.com
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