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	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. BY JULIA BEESON POLLORENO

	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. BY Steven Hyde

	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 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. BY JULIA BEESON POLLORENO

	Beyond Borders Benefit Voices of Women presented Beyond Borders at Athens Market Restaurant. Chula Vista's Cheryl Cox was the keynote speaker. Marisa Ugarte and the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition were recognized for their efforts in rescuing, sheltering, and restoring sex-trafficked victims. BY Steven Hyde

	Canvas to Catwalk The Timken Museum of Art and Fashion Careers College presented “Art of Fashion,” a fund-raiser at which local design students showcase costumes inspired by paintings from the Timken collection. BY Julia Beeson Polloreno

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	San Diego Magazine's Top Doctors Gala 2009 The October issue publishes the results of the Medical Society survey, and in addition our black-tie gala gathers San Diego’s best physicians to celebrate this huge accomplishment.

	2009 Women Who Move the City Event Amanda Clardy of Life Technologies was honored as Woman of the Year at San Diego Magazine’s fourth annual Women Who Move the City event on September 16th at the beautiful University of San Diego campus.

	San Diego Magazine's Best of San Diego Party The 2009 Best of San Diego® Party was a huge success, with over 2000 attendees and 90 of San Diego’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries, and businesses. Guests enjoyed a variety of live performers, talent and bands along with San Diego Magazine’s Your Song Finalists

	Sophie 103.7 Birthday Bash at the Sé San Diego Hotel On Saturday, June 27, the Sè San Diego Hotel was the place to be to celebrate Sophie 103.7’s second birthday in grand style with a poolside VIP wine-tasting party. Guests enjoyed fabulous hors d’oeuvres and were treated to appearances by Mat Kearney and Sugar Ray, along with a special acoustic performance by Angel Taylor, with all proceeds benefiting the San Diego Oceans Foundation.

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