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 watches 1. Whether he’s a deep-sea diver or just adventurous, no journey is complete without a Zodiac timepiece. This diving watch from the Sport series has a black caoutchouc rubber band for extreme endurance, $195. The World Traveler, with beige canvas band from the Classic series, keeps track of every time zone, $350. Both are water resistant up to 330 feet. Available at select Neiman Marcus and Macy’s locations.
 golf putter 2. TaylorMade Golf Company has four new Rossa CGB putter models due to hit stores this month. Each features Rossa’s new anti-skid groove system insert and center-of-gravity back technology. The Daytona 1, Lambeau 7, Sebring 3 and Suzuka (pictured), $158 each. Available at 800-888-CLUB; taylormadegolf.com.
sunglasses  3. Aviator glasses are hot this season, and these live up to the Ray-Ban name by offering maximum wearer protection, $119. Available at Sunglass Hut Horton Plaza, 619-234-1025; Fashion Valley, 619-298-4918; and Seaport Village, 619-293-3617.
 combination flask and cigar holder 4. Stainless steel cigar holder and flask in one, by Torre & Tagus, $33, fits neatly into Dad’s coat pocket. Available at Adorn in Little Italy, 619-794-2729.
 ties 5. Introducing the “La Jolla Shores” beach-inspired neckwear line from local tie and shirt maker J. Paul Brent, $65. Available at jpaulbrent.com. Photo by Brevin Blach.

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Speaking Up

Speaking Up

Laura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed.


Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner

T. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala.


Battle of the Chefs

Battle of the Chefs

The Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness.


Bubbly Time

Bubbly Time

Ocean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, ­oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the eve­ning’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel.


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