The 11th Annual Crystal Ball Gala will be held Nov. 7 at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, where hundreds of local philanthropists will support Casa de Amparo and its mission to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect. Lou and Judy Ferrero of Rancho Santa Fe are honorary chairs. Jeffrey Strauss, chef/owner of the Pamplemousse Grille in Solana Beach, will prepare dinner for gala guests. Tickets are $300 per person at www.casadeamparo.org or contact Keely Tidrow at (760) 754-5500 or ktidrow@casa deamparo.org.
Holiday event at Flower Hill
Flower Hill Promenade has partnered with area art associations and Canyon Crest Academy to present Fall Art Showcase from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the shopping plaza, 2720. More than 60 professional artists will display their works during an afternoon punctuated by music and original choreographed dance performances. For more information, visit www.flowerhill.com.
Holiday event calendar coming
The Del Mar Times staff is working on its holiday calendar and looking for concerts, performances and special events to include as a resource for readers. Deadline for submissions is noon Nov. 12. E-mail holiday event details to sdemaggio@ lajollalight.com. Photos are also welcome. The calendar debuts in the Nov. 27 issue.
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