CONTENTS
Co-Publishers
6 What We Love
June 2023
8 Perfil
Serge Dedina
10 Benefit
Empower Party
14 Youth
Doors Of Change
16 Luncheon
Rural Health Celebration
BAJA BASH
20 Arts
Mainly Mozart
24 Empowerment
Jay ’ s Program
26 Community
Boys & Girls Clubs
28 Celebration
Giving Together
32 Heroes
A Beacon Of Freedom Since 1954
36 Benefit
Under The Blue Moon
40 Science
Campaign For Discovery
42 Gala
Boys to Men Mentoring
46 Arts
When In Rome
50 SWA Community
Cesar Chavez Service Clubs
52 Health
Epilepsy Foundation
54 Honors
Hearts Of Gold
60 Culture
The CommUNITY Trip To Israel
64 Gala
50th Anniversary Gala
68 Concert
Brian Jones Rock ‘ N ’ Roll Revival
70 Neighbors
Innovative Healthcare At Father Joe ’ s Villages
72 Careers
Junior Achievement San Diego
74 Gala
Chefs , Cork & Craft Gala
78 Education
BLCI
80 Luncheon
Citizens Of Courage
82 Milestone
San Ysidro Health
84 Automotive
Concours D ’ Elegance
88 Gala
Where Success Takes Flight
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90 Community
The Fleet Science Center
92 Sports
New Beginnings Are Where Goals Are Scored
96 Calendar
June 2023
97 Cover Story
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